“Opinion is really the lowest form of human knowledge. It requires no accountability, no understanding. The highest form of knowledge is empathy, for it requires us to suspend our egos and live in another’s world. It requires profound purpose larger than the self kind of understanding.” ~ Plato Soap has more uses than cleaning our bodies and removing bad words …
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Mason
It IS COLD ! ! I don’t want to stay outside any longer than it takes to potty. My name is “Mason”. I am a playful, motivated, smart german shepherd. I know “sit” and “down,” and do good on a leash. When around other dogs, I am kinda selective on who I want to be around. However, I do like …
Read More »Out and About – Week of January 15th
You don’t need to travel far to find a “Pot Shop”. It’s legal to use cannabis here in Michigan and several other states, although the Federal Government doesn’t agree. The state feels that it is another way of gathering taxes. As a result, our schools and roads will benefit. Smoking cannabis, like regular smoking is not good for us. How …
Read More »Out and About – Week of January 8th
Living near a lake is a wonderful way to spend your golden years, although those golden years might at times seem more bronze than gold. Being physically fit is a big plus, because one is able to participate in more activities than someone with a few aches and pains. Back in the seventies, I took up the sport of SCUBA …
Read More »Cookie Monster
Oh Boy! I’m waiting for snow so I can stir it up and make it fly. My name is ” Cookie Monster”, a two year old male. They say my color is “Blue and white”. I am a Bull Terrier mix and I am house trained and I get along with other dogs and kids. Since I am a talented …
Read More »Out and About – Week of January 1st
Welcome to 2024. May your worst day this year outshine your best day of 2023. May we all have more love for each other and care more about each others feelings than we ever have before. My doctor has told me many times that I should drink more water. By doing so, I would be a healthier person. It’s no …
Read More »Out and About – Week of December 25th
This is the final column for 2023, so because this year has been filled with so much stress and worry, I’d like to have the column dedicated to items of a less serious note. We are all getting Out and About with family, so I won’t remind you of any special events that might be happening during this holiday season, …
Read More »Onyx
SNOW, SNOW, SNOW ! I am waiting for snow for Christmas! I am “Onyx”. I am a male, bull terrier about two years old. I was lost in Sturgis and someone brought me into Animal Control. I am glad to be in a warm, safe place. My friend “Frank” is still here waiting for his new home also, My docket …
Read More »Out and About – Week of December 18th.
Winter officially begins this Thursday, December 21. This is my favorite day of the year, because on this date, the days start getting a little longer. Rumor has it that the chances of us having a white Christmas are slim. This does not break my heart, but I do have sympathy to those of you with children and grandchildren who …
Read More »Out and About – Week of December 11th
One hundred years ago, everyone owned a horse and only the rich had cars. Today, everyone has a car and only the rich have horses. If you are planning on sending Christmas gifts to family and friends via the U.S. Postal Service, now would be a great time to start taking those packages to the post office. The long lines …
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