Happy Hour Anyone?

I’ve begun to notice that my 13-year old senior dog is eating earlier and earlier. He used to eat dinner at 5:00 p.m. — but over the last few weeks, through insistent whining and vocalizing, we’ve moved dinner time to 4:00 o’clock. Who Could Stand the Crying? ...

My New Car is Up on the Roof

I’m one of those people who hates to buy a new car. The fact is, I don’t like spending large sums of money. On my husband —  sure. The dog — let’s do it.  On me — not so much. Lease And I’m too practical to lease. I tend to buy and hold, fully depreciating the...

Did Anyone Pack the Pepto-Bismol?

To me, Pepto-Bismol ranks up there in the kiddie toolkit alongside Calamine lotion for poison ivy. No one over the age of twelve ever seems to need the stuff. At least no one I know. But if you travel overseas, it’s always wise to pack Pepto-Bismol in your luggage. A...