Cheese Sandwiches, Chili, Blankets, And Love.

Everyone has their own rituals/traditions for holidays that they celebrate. I mark some events with dinner at a restaurant my wife loves. Others are spent with family (Hi Bob & Pat & Pam) who have taken good care of my … Continue reading

Merry Christmas, Vito. It’s Going Pretty Well Down Here.

Today we celebrate the birth of Jesus, The Christ. One of my greatest gifts this year is the story of Vito. I think it’s some of Jesus’ finest work. I first met Vito a couple of years ago at Children’s … Continue reading

A Warm Paw Offered In Love. Another Gigantic Step.

Most of you have read a bit on this blog, or on my Facebook page, about my rescue Sheltie, Stormy. She’s been with us almost four years now, and is doing pretty well. Grey on the chin from age, still … Continue reading

The Snap Of The Last Piece Of Tape Broke Her Heart: A New Flash Fiction Piece.

First, a reminder that we’ve come a long way around here since this blog started, and I’m immensely thankful for that climb up the mountain. If you’re in the upper reaches of the central part of the country (Wisconsin, Minnesota, … Continue reading