The Salem witch trials have captured the attention of historians for centuries. However, despite all the research and retellings, one fact often gets glossed over. Namely dogs were included among the innocent victims executed for being witches during the hysteria that gripped Massachusetts between 1692 and 1693. Spoiler alert: the Salem witch trials had nothing […]
You know how every neighborhood has that one creepy house? It may be a bit rundown. Or even completely abandoned. Or perhaps it looks perfectly normal, but there’s just a weird vibe coming from it. Well our neighborhood isn’t any different. However, what makes that house stand out on our street is Mom and Dad’s […]
One year ago, on October 21, our world changed forever. Our Grandpa’s brave battle with Alzheimer’s ended. There are times I forget he’s gone, and when visiting Grandma I will search their house looking for him. That is until I remember he’s not there. However, there have also been times in the past year when […]
The moment we’ve been waiting for is finally here! Our first honey harvest! After over a year of caring for my pet Honey Bees, including many a sleepless night worrying about regicide, anarchy and predators; they have generously thanked me by sharing their honey with us! This whole process started a couple weeks ago when […]
Today is Boss Appreciation Day. However, I’ve been awake for a few hours now, and Mom, Dad and Asa have yet to do anything to mark this special holiday. Therefore as their lovable boss, I would like to take this time to remind them, why they should appreciate me today and every day. After all […]
Gather around Pups, and you will hear my spine chilling tale about the monsters that are hiding in all of our homes! Oh sure you think you’re a good guard dog, protecting your family from menacing monsters and things that go bump in the night. But lurking in the dark corners of closets, underneath beds, […]
As you know, I take my neighborhood patrol duties very serious. Therefore it should come as no surprise that I’m prepared for anything and always ready to lend a helping paw. However, this most recent event is proving to be quite a challenge, and I may need your help. Do you know this Fish? Recently […]
Mom is insisting on decorating for Fall today. Paws crossed Asa is old enough now to resist temptation so history doesn’t repeat itself. Years ago Mom’s obsession with festooning the house in orange and gold knickknacks inspired one of Asa’s more memorable escapades as a puppy. While I supervise Mom, here is a stroll down […]
It’s time for every Dog’s favorite game show, “Ball or Pumpkin!” The game of chance inspired by the bite marks on Mom’s fall decorations. In this challenging game of wit if you choose correctly you will win endless hours of fetch for tail wagging fun! But choose wrong and there’s no fetch for you! Are […]
I did it! I grew an apple! Ok, so technically my William’s Pride Apple Tree grew the apple. But it’s my tree and my apple! The Deer didn’t win! Earlier this summer the Delinquent Deer not only ate the leaves off my little tree, they snapped some of the branches completely off. I thought for […]