It started at 4am. That is when I had to leave the house to get to my friends’ house. They […]
The Dogs are Sad
They stretch as far as they can across the bed. They try very hard to cover every inch of the […]
Help Australia
I am sharing a post from Ivor Stevens in Australia. Please read and listen. Then, if you can, donate to […]
The Tartan Travels Again
It was 24 months ago that I was packing and re-packing for a trip to Antarctica. It was a big […]
Every Day
Mornings bring a bit of light and a lot of hope. The day lays out in front of me like […]
A Step Out the Door
Winter in California would not necessarily be called winter any place else. There is some rain (except when the atmosphere […]
Wash and Fluff by George
He was an innocent bystander. George, that is. He just wanted a human to throw his ball. It didn’t have […]
Only Nine Years
My brother, Daniel, was taken from us nine years ago. It feels like forever and I know it was just […]
Snow on Thanksgiving
Going to our family cabin* for Thanksgiving (always at the end of November) was NEVER a good idea. At 4,700 […]
The Sounds of Stars
Home is a rural place full of song. The closest neighbors are oaks and pines that sing in tune with […]
