Tag Archives: pets

There must be a lesson in here somewhere…

Two of my favorite things are fireworks and thunderstorms.  Two of Cooper’s least favorite things are fireworks and thunderstorms. Go figure. Cooper is our big orange dog – the one that barks at anything and everything relentlessly.  I often marvel … Continue reading

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Everybody loved Toby.

I lost a friend yesterday. He was the best friend I had in my neighborhood. I will miss him terribly. His name was Toby and he was my neighbors’ Golden Retriever. I realize that it likely says something about me … Continue reading

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The loss of Bea…the culpability of United Airlines.

I was saddened to learn that my cousin Scott’s step daughter Maggie lost her beloved two year old Golden Retriever, Bea.  Bea was lost due to heatstroke when traveling recently via United Airlines.  Per Maggie there was no rational explanation for Bea’s … Continue reading

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The heat is on!

My daughter Sarah and I went to the Street Fair today for a few hours.  I think we lost a combined ten pounds in water weight through sweat.  It was (still is) a very hot day.  Even as I write this … Continue reading

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Dependence weeks…

West Fargo residents love their fireworks. They especially love things that go “boom!” Hence, the couple of weeks before and after July 4th are filled with lots of loud noises that can be heard far and wide.  That is all well … Continue reading

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