Servant Leader, Historian, Writer
The Let’s Move Outside! program brought us to Mead Park in Corry, PA, on a Sunday morning, which was predicted to grow into a sweltering day. I hadn’t been to Corry in quite a few years, and was surprised to learn that …
Let’s Move Outside! on Corry’s Simple Trail of Pleasures Read more »
One of the nicest aspects of the Let’s Move Outside! program is that it introduces us to locations in Erie County that we never knew existed, and gives us “permission” to explore fresh places that are just a short drive …
Let’s Move Outside! on Harborcreek’s Community Park Trail Read more »
It had been about a month or so since we marked our first hike in the Let’s Move Outside! Erie County Recreational Passport. We had started with the Millcreek Greenway Trail and thoroughly enjoyed it, but the summer had started …
Let’s Move Outside! on Fairview’s Pleasant Ridge Park Trail Read more »
Okay, these Cairn Terrier rescues didn’t exactly make the movie. I did. But they do star in it. For some reason, it took me a while to even realize that I should try and tape them, and then after I …
Nutmeg and Nora Make a Movie Read more »
Nutmeg and Nora, our adorable Cairn Terrier rescues, had been watching Husband Jim stack firewood all afternoon. Eventually, it was time to let them out, but he had the garage door open. The dogs have a small fenced-in area off …
Outsmarting Nutmeg and Nora Read more »
Every morning, at 6:30 a.m., I let Nutmeg and Nora, our Cairn terrier rescues, outside. When they come in, I wash their bowls and feed them. They seem to like when I hang around as they eat. As I’ve mentioned …
How Nutmeg and Nora Play Read more »
Today, I’m thankful for: legs that get me where I want to go, eyes that show me the beauty of an imperfect world, ears that allow me to hear laughter, music, and singing, health and more than enough to eat …
Thanksgiving Thoughts Read more »
So, you might remember how we bought two crates because our Cairn Terriers rescues were using the large crate as their restroom and having some nasty fights. I hated having to separate them, because they wouldn’t be able to cuddle …
Figuring Out Nutmeg’s Issues Read more »
Earlier today, I actually had the feeling that we might have made a mistake adopting these dogs. Instead of getting better at housetraining and getting along, it seemed that Nutmeg and Nora were backsliding. They got in such a nasty …
Honeymoon’s Over, Nutmeg and Nora . . . Read more »