I may not be good at hanging out, but I certainly know a picnic when I see one. While our lunch yesterday was very enjoyable, and may technically qualify as a picnic (Merriam-Webster...
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We’ve not heard how Jack’s training is going. Dan is not surprised. He pointed out that Jack’s trainer is an animal-person not a people-person. It’s very odd not having Jack...
Aladdin’s Cave
Harlem was grey and damp on Saturday. In a way, it was perfect weather for our adventure. We were in search of Demolition Depot. We found it at 125th and 3rd. Demolition Depot is an amazing...
A Public Convenience
“Johnny-on-the-Spot” is not a name I would have landed on if assigned the task of naming a toilet that moves from location to location. I think “Danny-on-the-spot”...
Prime Real Estate
I received a key this week to some very sought after real estate. After a year long wait my name reached the top of the waiting list for a plot at our town’s community garden (known...
A Significant Drink
Yesterday evening Dan made Manhattans. We toasted in memory of his father who passed away eight years ago. It was a favourite drink of his Dad’s. Interestingly, it is the same cocktail...
It’s a Dog’s Life
What better way to start the week than with some pictures of Jack. On Sunday morning he and I were successful in getting the dog run to ourselves. Jack got a really good workout chasing...
A Memorable Morning
My morning unfolded in a way that I could not have imagined. I awoke just before 6:00 AM and decided to get up even though it was still dark outside. I had it in mind to take Jack to a...
Woodland Encounters
Our town had the foresight to set aside 14 acres of woodland in the 1970’s for conservation. It is very near our home and positively impacts the quality of life in our neighborhood. Dan...
First Day of Spring
A highlight of my day was hearing the birds twittering like crazy when I awoke at 6:15 this morning; the least preferred part was realizing I had travelled 30 minutes in the wrong...