“Still I look to find a reason to believe.” Tim Hardin The events of the last few days—no, the last few months—have been horrendous. From the attacks in Paris and Brussels to the slaughter in Orlando and the bombing of Baghdad, it seems that every time we turn on the TV, or open up a… Continue reading Reason to Believe
Tag: Love
A Not Quite Requiem for Big Red
Some of us think of the automobile as a means of transportation and nothing more. Others, like me, see the car as something else entirely—an extension of ourselves, and an expression of identity. Growing up I was influenced by my dear old Dad—our childhood was marked by a succession of American made muscle cars from… Continue reading A Not Quite Requiem for Big Red
And Then There Was One
This is a guest blog, tonight from my friend Jackie, who has shared wedding stories, dogs stories, friendship stories and love stories here. She wrote this piece a year ago, and wrote the postscript last week. This is for anyone who has ever experienced the loss of a loved on in the most painful way… Continue reading And Then There Was One
Moving Mom
Another guest blog tonight from my friend Jackie–I can certainly relate and I know many of you can too! My Mother turns 90 next month. She is selling her house of 28 years and moving in with us. It’s official: I am a grown-up. Time is a funny thing. I remember I couldn’t… Continue reading Moving Mom
Old Dog Lying In The Sun
The old dog barks backwards without getting up. I can remember when he was a pup. – Robert Frost If you live in a multi-pet household, as I do, you will know the one I am talking about. The dog that never caused anyone any trouble, never barked, never bit, never peed in the house,… Continue reading Old Dog Lying In The Sun
All Creatures Great and Small
“He prayeth best who loveth best, all things great and small. For the dear God who loveth us, He made and loveth all.” Samuel Taylor Coleridge A guest blog, tonight, from my friend Jackie Widen. I find I really don’t like people who don’t love animals. There, I said it. … Continue reading All Creatures Great and Small