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The secret garden is full of hidden delights. And one of my favorites is this boy and his dog, frozen in time. One talking, one listening. Loyal companions. Forever faithful. Forever friends.     * Follow along with me on … Continued

My childhood dogs were Cocker Spaniels, and I have a spaniel mix now. So it’s no surprise that I love this neighborhood weather vane. Of all my dogs, though, I think Becky, the English Setter, would have been a better … Continued

Look familiar? Nipper has a long, storied past as an advertising mascot — mostly notably for RCA. I think this particular Nipper statue once sat outside a store downtown. Now he sits outside a house in the neighborhood. He’s been … Continued

Many years ago, I was asked to create a poster for a beautification project in my hometown. My idea was to feature all the little ways that people could add welcoming touches to their homes — those little accents that … Continued

Last week, I talked about how obedient the dog statues are in our neighborhood. They never move. Not even to chase a squirrel. But this statue gives me pause. All the other dog statues hold stone baskets that are filled … Continued

The dogs in our neighborhood are very obedient. Tell them to “Sit,” and they do. Tell them to “Stay,” and they do. For hours. Days. Even years at a time. OK, so maybe our real dogs don’t. But our statues … Continued