Dogs

Summer’s here, the leaves are green, the flowers looking nice, we’ve started walking by the lake — no longer solid ice — Pat spends less time on her desk chair I’m super glad of that Don’t have to hear her gripe That sitting makes her much too fat. In Winter When weather’s bad she writes a lot Those months when it’s too cold To play outdoors in minus temps You must be nuts, or bold…

Today is my first birthday. Or at least that’s what I have been told. When my mommy found me, she was told that I was born last year during this month. She picked May 25th, but I don’t understand dates. All I know is that I am in the best…

This is all about singing for yourself — singing and ‘letting it all out’ — that is — sing out loud in an uninhibited and relaxed manner.

Summer is upon us. As we are planning vacations and road trips, you may wonder what my pug needs to have a safe trip. Pugs and other brachycephalic dogs are going to have challenges during the summer months with their breathing. …

A thunderstorm raged through our neighborhood with little warning

Dogs and dog lovers share a profound connection that goes beyond mere companionship. It’s a bond built on unconditional love, loyalty, and a shared understanding. …

For a long-distance cyclist, which one is freakier? — It’s funny how your sense of what’s risky —and what’s not —can change in an instant. This happened to me recently during my coast-to-coast cycling trip across the country. Let me explain. Basically, I’m spending my summer cycling from NYC to Portland, Oregon, for my next book on micro-mobility. For…

Dogs are great companions, but biting can cause serious problems for both dog and owner. Understanding why dogs bite and taking preventive measures is important to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone involved. This blog post presents practical strategies and effective training techniques to stop your dog from biting…

Hot! Hot! Hot! — These are in one of many planters outside a restaurant on the main road just over from me. It’s fab they use so many plants like this in the middle of a city. And, what a great combination of colours!