Around Town

The last I checked, we were fighting a war on drugs. This is a great idea, but I’m afraid we’re losing. Perhaps the penalties for drug possession aren’t strong enough. Who knows? I did some research recently by watching television in the evening. I don’t care what network or channel you might enjoy watching, but just about all of them …

I think I look a bit regal.  I am a black and tan, shepherd mix, female.  I fell on hard times and am looking for a new family and home.  I am quiet, gentle, and I sit on command.  Being the nice girl I am, I am housetrained, and I get along with other dogs. I am curious and want …

“I don’t snore.” A common phrase heard by many. You have to look hard to find someone who will admit to snoring. Just about everyone snores at one time or another. If you sleep best by sleeping on your back, the chances are you snore. Snoring is not a problem if you sleep alone. This is one reason that some …

Boy, it’s cold out here.  But I have a lot of energy to burn off.  I am about two years old, a mixed breed male.  I will need neuter surgery.  I am house-trained, very friendly and playful.  You are welcome to bring your children or other family dogs for a “meet and greet”! My docket number is 44420, at the …

Sometime this year, many of you will leave the workplace and begin the life of a retiree. This should mean that you’ll have more time on your hands. In most cases, this doesn’t work out, because once you retire, you find that you become busier with other activities and don’t have time to work. I am speaking from experience. Once …

They tell me this is a new year.  I have been here a while and I hope I will get a new home soon.  I am an orange and white Male and I will need my neuter surgery.  I like to play with toys and I will love on anyone with a dignified purr.  I don’t know how old I …

Writing checks to pay bills is something we all do less and less these days. With the internet, it is much easier to handle bill paying electronically. You’d be surprised, however, how many people don’t use a computer. For these individuals, the one thing facing them now is remembering to date their checks for 2019. It happens every January for …

I am looking for a new family.  They call me “Katie”, and I am one year old.  I purr whenever you pet me and I love to cuddle in your arms.  I am a bit rolly-polly and I will need my spay surgery.  I hope you will come see me January 2 or any weekday after that.  My docket number …

Happy New Year to all! Call me old-fashioned, but I do have some New Year’s resolutions that I will try to stick with this year. They might seem a bit boring, but they are important to me. If you’re interested, here they are: I will try to be better at remembering someone’s name. I will not always say “Yes” when …

The column this week will not contain advice, helpful hints or personal opinions. Instead, I have decided to include things that might bring a chuckle or two. I have a collection of witty sayings and quotes, and I feel it’s time to clear some of my research folders. Church bulletins are great for passing on announcements of coming events. Here …