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Back in the day, when I was going to school in the neighborhood, the rules were much different. As I remember, the two things that were prohibited were running in the halls and chewing gum. Now, apparently, it’s dogs and … Continued

Another squirrel! Made you look. You now know what it’s like to be a dog. You’re welcome.     * Follow along with me on the Year of the Dog challenge — a new dog-related post every Walkabout Wednesday. Or, … Continued

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