Ray Power No.3!

Whenever I write a Post about the power that Ray appears to have over people, I am always left with the thought that he will no doubt surprise me again. In contrast however, when I reflect on how broad his area of manipulation is, I cannot see how he could possibly surprise me further… but he did! Continue reading

Ray Power No.2!

I have written numerous Posts about the power that Ray seems to have over people… which he is well aware of and exploits to its maximum potential. He has had stores unlock their doors early in order to give him a treat; open up after their closing time for him; store renovation crews have given him treats, and other stores are slowly succumbing to his charm! Continue reading

Mental Health a la Mother Nature!

I spent the first 29 years of my life in England and, as many of you will know, living there always puts you within reach of an ocean or sea. It doesn’t matter where you live, salt water is not that far away. Continue reading

Photo Out-Takes!

Every now and then I watch a movie and there is a file on the DVD which contains the out-takes. These are usually the scenes that totally misfired for a variety of reasons, but were of good entertainment value anyway! Continue reading

Music – A simple pleasure?

Music is such a simple pleasure isn’t it? We just select something on our electronic music box, or tune in to our favorite music station… listen… relax. Continue reading

In just 2 days!

In just two days, we have gone from Spring… to something closer resembling Winter! Continue reading

“Say what you mean…

… and mean what you say.” Continue reading

Ray – Supervisor!

While Ray has made steady progress to be coming part of our family over the past four years, there have been distinct leaps forward! He went from being totally fear aggressive and anti-social, and progressed slowly to allowing people to touch him, but then seemed to make a giant leap to inviting attention. Continue reading

What could I do?

We’ve all “been there” haven’t we? Found ourselves in circumstances which, either by poor choice, impulsive actions, or reasons beyond our control, are seemingly overpowering us? Continue reading