Dog gone it

I found a pooch in the traffic this week as tired drivers skidded around him. Holding onto his collar in the summer heat, I walked... Continue

Mending broken connections

Why do we leave, abandon, disappear, walk away or never talk to someone again? Those silly fights or sudden break-ups, what’s that... Continue

Over the hill, or on higher ground?

Getting old is shocking. Everyone I talk to is going through something. Hip replacements, death of a spouse, dating for the first time... Continue

Saving home

I’ve been upside down with housing and reluctant to write about it, but friends insisted. So, here is my side of the story. It all... Continue

Taking a shot at hunting

Why would anyone hunt for fun? Hunting is often cruel. Sometimes creatures don’t die immediately; sometimes they bleed to death or... Continue

Dealing with the holiday hairball

Halloween, elections, Thanksgiving, Christmas and then taxes … it’s just too much! This is supposed to be the “most wonderful”... Continue

Election hairball – or is it just me?

By the time you read this, the election will be over (or will it?)  I don’t know what the outcome will be. But one thing I do know... Continue

A cat speaks up

I’m a cat and I’ve got hairballs for a reason. I guess you could call them pet peeves. I admit that when I’m stressed, I might... Continue

The visit

I always enjoy writing “hairballs” (learned from my cats) but this one is difficult. I believe in communication but what to do... Continue

Where are the dogs?

Thank you, Sonoma, for your love of my two little dogs! Yesterday, while doing errands, everywhere I went people said, “Where are... Continue