This photo was taken when Emily, the household dog, was a spry young animal of four or five: she is vigilantly looking out on our street, watching for skateboarders or other dogs. Skateboarders are her particular abhorrence. These days Em … Continue reading
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The last few weeks have been very hard on all of us. I wanted to write a funny, happy piece today, but instead I’ve decided to write a personal blog about death, and how it shapes us. Sorry for the … Continue reading
They’re everywhere, touching every wall, in every purse and pocket. A little computer. Or a big one, depending. I’m sitting across one right now—that is, several. And tapping on one as I sit. There’s the Firestick and the Apple TV. … Continue reading
I have three dogs, two of which are puppies. One of them is a mini blue heeler with a whole lot of energy and an unswerving belief that he’s supposed to be in the center of everything. EVERYTHING. Today Merlin … Continue reading
My sister recently offered me her “happy light”, you know, the high-lux intensity lamps that can stimulate serotonin. She lives near Arcata, on the often foggy, overcast Northern California redwood coast. But, with a guilty gratefulness for climate change, we … Continue reading
What does an environmental consultant, a wildlife scientist and a physicist have in common? They all have written books about animals. And good books, too, with the help of science writers and their own writing experience. I love reading about … Continue reading
Hello, and how are you? I am so excited to tell you about the new movie with my friend Paddington Bear. … Continue reading
Now that “winter is coooming,” and the gloomy gray rain of the usual Pacific Northwest slog through the dark days is looming, here are a few highlights of my last couple of autumn hikes with Thor and Bear dog, to … Continue reading
A short while ago, we adopted a shelter dog, a young female German Shepherd Dog, named Sage (Seichi). Although she was a wonderful dog in many respects, her intensity and high prey drive didn’t work out for us. We believed our … Continue reading
Sometimes we embark upon a new adventure with all the good will and skill in the world, and it just doesn’t work out. The time may be wrong, or the clash of personalities may be overwhelming, or unforeseen, insurmountable problems … Continue reading