Public service announcement: Those decorative chenilley-velvety lap blankets? Should not go in the laundry: They especially should not go in...

Once upon a time, my children, I rented a room in a house (that in itself is a story for another time). In that time, great rains came. It r...

Schmutzie commented the other day that she likes it when I post photos of Goldie, because she always looks so happy. Let us delve into what...

San Miguel Island One of the items on my bucket list is "Visit all 7 Channel Islands," which is going to be a really good trick. T...

I have had Goldie for 7 fun years. We have walked at least 5,000 miles together. Chased 3,000 birds. Caught 50 lizards, five gophers and one...