Some people can look at a cloud and see bunny. Others have found Elvis on a piece of toast. Well you can’t begin to imagine my surprise when I looked at Dad’s breaded fish and clearly saw a dog looking back at me! This was my chance for fame and fortune! I can just imagine […]
In 1914 Robert Frost published the poem “Mending Wall,” about an age old ritual in the spring where neighbors come together to repair the stone wall separating their properties. Recently we also had to repair our aging fence, which got me thinking about boundaries and why do we need this fence? Something about a human […]
After months of waiting I am sad to report Dad’s Mother’s Day gift for our Mom is a washout. He wanted to make a big splash by giving her what all women want as a gift, namely a pressure washer! And not just any pressure washer. One that came with special attachments to clean the […]
Mom needed to go out yesterday, and she left Dad “in-charge.” Well she should know Dad isn’t ready for such responsibilities. Thankfully though, Asa and I had everything under control. Asa even did a little extra cleaning while she was out. Sometime after she left I had an upset tummy. I know, my fault. I […]
Earlier this week I shared my harrowing tale of how I waited forever, or at least over 15 minutes, to eat a piece of kibble that Asa dropped on the floor. Something similar happened to my brother, angel Lemmy, years ago. However, unlike me who was trapped, he had a choice and almost starved due […]
When it comes to food, Asa is very wasteful. This morning while eating breakfast he dropped a piece of kibble. Did he immediately retrieve it? Did he eat it once his bowl was empty? No! He finished his meal, left that one piece of kibble on the floor, and walked away! What a waste! Normally, […]
We almost starved! We came dangerously close to not having breakfast! Dad got up really early today. I’m talking “Asa early.” Dad was up at 4:00 AM! He’s never up that early! Meanwhile he told Asa to be very quiet, so Mom could sleep-in. Dad knew it was going to be a long day for […]
The sun was shining. The birds were singing. It was the perfect day for an adventure! In a rare moment of spontaneity, Mom and Dad decided their to-do list of chores could wait, and loaded us into the car to go have some fun. However, when we arrived at our destination our adventure almost ended […]
A few friends were curious about all that dirt in yesterday’s post. Considering Dad’s success rate, or lack thereof, with previous projects, I can understand their concern. Rest assured the dirt is for planting. The soil is for new raised garden beds that Dad built, and to refresh dirt in an old garden he abandoned […]
Dad, how can you be so inconsiderate? Why are you denying Asa’s dream of becoming an archeologist? For years he has studied every episode of the British television series Time Team, to learn the proper digging technique. In fact, Asa is convinced that buried somewhere in our yard is a forgotten Roman villa complete with […]
