Dog Friendly Trails
Dog friendly hiking trails for you to explore!
Art Auction for Mainely Mutts Animal Rescue
After spending months at home staring at the same old walls, now is your chance to add new artwork while supporting Mainely Mutts Animal Rescue! The New Hampshire Art Association (NHAA) is hosting an online silent auction of 80 pieces from Ann Tolson, with proceeds to benefit the NHAA and Mainely Mutts Animal Rescue. Ann […]
Asa’s Antsy Antics
It was the perfect summer afternoon. I was laying in the grass squeaking my ball, and Mom was talking on the phone with Grandma while absentmindedly petting Asa. That’s when Mom felt a tickle on her hand and noticed an ant. “No big deal,” she thought, “after all we’re outside.” After brushing the ant off […]
Portland, Maine, I Know Where That Is
It’s quite a compliment when a musician writes a song about their favorite city. There’s Frank Sinatra’s iconic tribute to the city that doesn’t sleep in “New York, New York.” Sometimes the song is an honest but not too flattering ode, such as The Standells’ love letter to Boston in “Dirty Water.” And there are […]
Sweet Squeaky O’ Mine
Miss Caterpillar brought to Asa’s attention that despite being in a long term relationship he’s never written a love song for her. An oversight he quickly corrected with his parody of Guns N’ Roses’ “Sweet Child O’ Mine.” I’m happy to report that thanks to “Sweet Squeaky O’ Mine,” tabloid rumors of their breakup are […]
Chuck Billy’s Problem Solving Tutorial
Earlier this week I shared my results on the DiSC Personality Test. According to their assessment, I fell under their “Results-Oriented Pattern,” thanks to my dogged determination to solve problems. Asa, on the other paw, didn’t score as well as me. The personality quiz accurately described Asa as being “inattentive to completing tasks.” Therefore today […]
Stop Cancer Furever Virtual Walk
Across the country over 3,000 Golden Retrievers are on a mission to end canine cancer by participating in the Morris Animal Foundation’s Golden Retriever Lifetime Study (GRLS). This groundbreaking study is the largest and most comprehensive prospective canine health study ever undertaken in veterinary medicine in the United States. Its purpose is to identify the […]
Backyard Building Boom
There’s been a lot of activity in my neighborhood with new homes popping up everywhere, and some actually appearing overnight! I first noticed this uptick in new homes with the arrival of Mr. Hawk. He took up residence in the penthouse nest on top of one of our tallest pine trees with sweeping views of […]
The Pine Tree State
Contrary to what Asa believes, Maine’s nickname of “The Pine Tree State” is not because Santa prefers Christmas trees from Maine. Rather our state earned its nickname from its extensive pine forests, and the prominent role that tree played in our history. In fact long before we earned our other nickname of “Vacationland,” Maine’s forests […]
Mr. Personality
While cleaning the attic we stumbled upon a personality test Dad had to take for a job many years ago. According to the DiSC Personal Profile Assessment, “it is a non-judgmental tool used for discussion of people’s behavioral differences.” Well Asa and I have vastly different personalities, not to mention nothing better to do this […]
Asa’s First Treasure Hunt
Earlier this week I had to break the news to Asa that someone found Forrest Fenn’s treasure chest. However, Asa has treasure hunting in his blood, and has been searching ever since he was a puppy. So while he studies his maps and plans his next quest for treasure, I’d like to share with you […]