Everyone’s Irish
They say “Everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day.” I do believe they’re right. Even our neighborhood skeleton seems just a wee bit Irish this week.
Curbside Pickup for Seagulls
During the pandemic, the world came around to a new way of shopping: curbside delivery. It seems as if the parking log seagulls caught onto the trend, too. They still order stale takeout bread. But now they pick it up … Continued
T-Rex in a Truck
Well, here’s something you don’t see very often. A Tyrannosaurus in traffic. And do you know why you don’t see it more often? Because Tyrannosaurus wrecks!
Expired Holidays #2
We’re pretty festive here in the neighborhood and leave up our holiday decorations long after they should come down. I don’t know if I’d call this one a neighborhood decoration or just a new neighbor. He’s been here quite awhile … Continued
Where’s Pluto?
Why is Mickey Mouse hanging out with a Saint Bernard instead of Pluto? Isn’t Pluto his dog? And why does the Saint Bernard have a keg of brandy around his neck? I thought Saint Bernards with kegs were sent out … Continued
Cool Water
Summer is officially here, and we’re thrilled to have cool water here in the neighborhood. It’s cool, man. Real cool.
Little White Duck
When I was a child, we used to sing a bouncy little song — a lot — about a little white duck. The tune was happy, and even the duck herself was happy. I know, because she took a bite … Continued
Gnome Sweet Home
I love walking in winter. Some people might find the winter landscape to be dreary, stark or cold. But, if you know where to look, you can still find magic. Look there. Is that just a hollow tree? Or is … Continued
Year of the Rabbit
Excuse me while I use a big word. Crepuscular. That’s the word for animals that are active at twilight. Like rabbits. When my oldest was little, she hated being confined in a stroller. So instead of saying we were going … Continued