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This afternoon, my dogs and I visited Barnes & Noble, the one that is closing in Georgetown, that I wrote about, begging for support a couple of days ago. A little girl approached Little River, cute bichon, and when he … Continue reading →

Because I’m not much of a cook, I frequently SOS John to send me recipes, and he always comes through with easy recipes that impress.  Some time ago, I had to bring dessert to a dinner party. Because store-bought wouldn’t … Continue reading →

Before John retired from teaching, and moved to Colorado, not too many years ago, a new teacher queried John re: advice…. As the new school year is settling, John’s answers seem insightful, and timely today. — Annie Questions about teaching … Continue reading →

Was disappointed to learn today that the Barnes & Noble Bookstore, on Thomas Jefferson and M Streets, NW, in the heart of Washington, DC, is closing, December 31. An H & M superstore will be taking over the space. Just … Continue reading →

Got an email last night from Lavonne, at Proverbs 12:10 No-Kill Animal Rescue, in Nashville, begging for urgent help. This is the shelter that took in John’s sister’s 2 dogs, when she died. Lavonne’s email message: Wed morning, one of Proverbs … Continue reading →

There comes a time during the first few weeks of having a puppy that the owner may consider calling an exorcist instead of a vet. The energy of the pup seems infinitely wild, and wearing him out in hopes of … Continue reading →

 My story first, then John’s:    A few weeks ago, my dog Scout, an 8 year old 20-pound bichon poodle, (a politically-correct rescue, I might add) swallowed a dog toy squeaker. I’m an overprotective, hysterical type…anxiously called Friendship, Washington, DC’s … Continue reading →

John’s friend Karen, a multi-talented northwest Indiana math teacher — high school by day, university-level math by night, loves Edward Gorey’s art so much, that she created Gorey-esque garden decorations.  A few years ago, Karen, never one for less-is-more, decided … Continue reading →

I was just remembering in some detail about the autumn that I decided to retire.  The decision came all at once, it seemed. I taught in a junior college for several years at night but also taught full time for … Continue reading →

This recipe is much easier, than it sounds.  Most pickling ingredients, including jars, can be found in grocery stores. Large cucumbers, peeled, sliced into rings and cored.  They may also be sliced into spears if you prefer. Soak 24 hours … Continue reading →