When we were seriously considering adopting Ray from our local Humane Society, and were starting to talk details with the staff, the subject of his anxiety medication came up in the conversation. Never having been responsible for a dog before, it had not crossed my mind that a dog could be on meds for anxiety issues. Continue reading
“The Project”
People who live on the street are usually totally ignored. They become part of the “street furniture”, and so often get no more attention than regular street furniture. Continue reading
Ray’s story!
It is funny remembering all the hurdles we faced in our early years with him, and thinking about how he is today. The initial 18 months (the time-frame covered in his book) were certainly interesting for me, in that I experienced first hand his “lunge and bark” routine. Shortly after that I was made aware of his “startle response” . I “startled” him, and his “response” was to leave two sets of claw marks down my chest. Continue reading
“Call it Love”
This was the song that introduced me to Images in Vogue. Released in 1984. It’s appeal to me was simply the interesting and contagious percussion beat! Continue reading
“I am your dog!”
I came across the text below a few days ago, and thought it very appropriate to share here. So often I hear about a dog who has obviously lost some of its appeal as a family member, or I see a dog being dragged along on its walk by its owner. To many people, it would seem that when the “cute puppy” grows up, it becomes little more than a liability and an inconvenience. The writing below is attributed to author J.D. Ellis Continue reading
Power of Observation!
What aspects of this pic get your attention? Continue reading
Oh Ray!
In June 2013, we were aware that our recently adopted Ray had heart-worm, as well as a list of lesser issues Continue reading
“Rendez-Vous IV”
The development of electronic keyboards, together with multi-tracking and numerous add-on devices, presented perfect opportunities for developing the creativity of “one-man band” artists. Continue reading
Today’s the day…
We’ve been waiting for this day for quite sometime now and, at last, it has arrived. Of course, whether it is the right day or not is a matter of judgement, but we think this is the day. Continue reading
A New Direction Perhaps? 