Category Archives: A Little Humor

Born with a sense of humor, their perspective offers us the opportunity to not take ourselves so seriously

THE HANGOVER, NEWFOUNDLAND STYLE

The summer has been hot and dry, another drought.  The Newfs are taking a walk with me in the mornings, and if it is cool enough late in the day, they spend some time outside.  As hot as it has … Continue reading

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WHAT NEWFOUNDLANDS AND HUMMINGBIRDS HAVE IN COMMON, PART II

7/2/14 If I had any doubt about the similarities between these two very different species, a recent visitor to the hummingbird feeder has resolved any remaining question.  I saw that the feeder was nearing empty, and it had been my … Continue reading

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THE WATER HOSE

It’s a lovely day in the outskirts of the Ozarks, and this morning Jade had a request.  It’s the second time this week she has made a request.  She’s still learning how to do this, or that she can do … Continue reading

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ALL IN THE FAMILY, PART I

written 2/7/14, three days after losing Parker I’m still in the dumps.  Don’t want to talk with anyone, or leave the house, or (to be perfectly honest) shower and put on something other than sweats right now.  But today is … Continue reading

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