Where you been, Old Blue? It was 2am on a rural highway near Greenville, NC. Farmland stretched for miles. I was in my twenties, driving a friend home from the clubs, when I saw a dog walking by the side of the road. He was just trotting along like he owned the place, a pointer … Continue reading Where you been, Old Blue?
The Dog That Almost Killed Me Keith Whitley’s song "Tell Lorrie I Love Her" was my college roommate Lorrie’s favorite, for obvious reasons. It's been almost two decades since I saw Lorrie (that’s how old I am), but that song will always make me think of her, even though we did not part on the … Continue reading The Dog That Almost Killed Me
Saving Kittens Now I have you. Cute baby animals are a guaranteed attention grabber, especially if they're in danger. "Don't play with me," you say. "Are there really baby animals in danger?" No. Not in this blog post. But yes. Just ask the Animal Cops. I'm not allowed to pick TV shows in my household … Continue reading Saving Kittens
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