Author Archives: Chuck Billy

Conspicuous Consumption

Ok, I get it.  Puppies explore the world by putting everything into their mouths.  But Asa is certainly pushing the limits by treating our morning walks like a puppy smorgasbord!  Must he stop and sample every maple tree seed, pinecone and twig that he sees?  Worst yet, why does he insist on licking worms and […]

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The Little Courtesies of Daily Life

For months now I’ve been foolishly deluded into thinking I was invisible.  Every time I ventured out with Asa, people would surround him while ignoring me.  I thought for sure I was inadvertently doing something wrong and making people ignore me.  But then it occurred to me the problem is not what I’m doing, but […]

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Trash Bag Piñata: Ode to Garbage Day

My parents clearly don’t enjoy the simple pleasures in life.  Each week they grumble about Garbage Day.  But for me that’s the best day of the week!  The festivities begin with Mom making a trash bag piñata using the kitchen garbage.  Asa and I fill with anticipation as she lifts that wonderful smelling bag out […]

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