But I LIKE it Back Here

One never truly knows until the pet comes home how the interaction and blending with existing pets will go, how the days will unfold. This is our first rescue pet. This male, our Gandalf, from all outward clues, is one happy boy. He’s quite healthy; heart and lungs are in tip top shape, as are…

Maple Flavored Kindness

Yesterday was a rough day and I needed a boost. You know the type, a day following the previous night’s lack of sleep, waking to morning nervousness and a heavy dose of anxiety. We’ve all been there. On top of that, I had an appointment for my new crown. Yep, on a molar, #31 for…

Assurance

“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature — the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.” — Rachel Carson Mt. Hood, Oregon, summer, 2015.