The Story of TortieTortie was purchased by Grandpa on July 5, 2006 as a birthday gift for his Grandson, Michael. He was a 3-month-old Sulcata Tortoise with a…Aug 31Aug 31
Ode to PogoWhen I remember Pogo, I go back to the day all four of his family members took him for a walk around the ponding basin. He had a spring in…Aug 24Aug 24
Bully-ologyIt seems like there is a cultural push to curtail bullying. At first glance it seems like the right thing to do however, the more I’ve…Aug 17Aug 17
Pogo the Wonder PugIn January, our 12-year-old pug started to become confused. He would walk into furniture, stare at walls and lose his balance. One day it…Aug 10Aug 10
Rashes Rashes, They All Fall DownFor a few years now, I have had a rash. It’s very aloof. It will appear and last for days or even weeks and then disappear only to return…Aug 3Aug 3
Mount WhitneyMount Whitney is the highest point in the continental United States with a summit altitude of 14,505 feet. My pseudo cousin and I made the…Jul 27Jul 27
Half DomeAccording to Wikipedia, “Half Dome is a granite dome at the eastern end of Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park, California. It is a…Jul 20Jul 20
Adventures of a Pet SitterI belong to a group called International Living. If you’re planning on living abroad, it’s a great way to begin learning the ins and outs…Jul 131Jul 131
150 Years Old“The first person to live to 150 has already been born” says biomedical gerontologist Aubry de Grey. It’s taken me a few months to wrap my…Jul 13Jul 13
Being a ‘Karen’I wouldn’t know what that word meant if it wasn’t for my boys. According to dictionary.com, “Karen is a pejorative slang term for an…Jul 6Jul 6