Hot compressing my dog’s scrotum, an unexpected delight of pet ownership

How’s that for a title, my friends?  It has a certain dramatic flair, yes?  Before you start to worry that you, by not offering your pet this service, are being a neglectful pet keeper, let me tell you how we arrived at this point. Nearly two weeks ago (Thursday, 9/25, the same day the real … Continue reading Hot compressing my dog’s scrotum, an unexpected delight of pet ownership →

An open letter to paleandpasty

(Dear readers: Please read this article, complete with comments, and then come back.  Okay, done?) I’ve got some information for you, paleandpasty.  Take that fence picket out of your ass and have a seat.  I am so tired of people like you anonymously criticizing my city.  From your self-perceived superior, suburban vantage point, you make … Continue reading An open letter to paleandpasty →

The (not so) Great Pumpkin

Now that it is October, I’m ready to address the apparent plot for pumpkin flavor to dominate American palates from August through December.  I mean, seriously, to how many products will fake pumpkin flavor be added?  Click here to see a fairly comprehensive list of products available currently.  Prepare to be impressed - or repulsed. … Continue reading The (not so) Great Pumpkin →

Where there’s a Will…

...there's a way of seeing a situation from a different vantage point.  I've talked before about my friend, Will.  I've mentioned how he completely changed the flow of my home by suggesting I re-purpose 3 of the rooms, swapping the dining room, living room and office to become a family room, master bedroom and dining room.  … Continue reading Where there’s a Will… →

Has anyone seen the bridge?

After vacillating for days, I made the decision Sunday morning to spend my afternoon catching some bonus paddle boarding time.  My early obligation of the day went surprisingly smoothly and I just couldn't resist the opportunity to get on the water for one more time this season. I arrived at the Kayak Shack in Saratoga … Continue reading Has anyone seen the bridge? →