Monthly Archives: March 2014

After spending some time enjoying the sunrise, we hiked up to Hug Hill and took a break there for some training. On Hug Hill, we worked on “leave it”. I put a favorite ring toy in front of Shyla, and … Continue reading →

So that’s why the little dog got to lick first. March 10, 2014  

Mars One is an audacious plan to colonize Mars — the first group of four humans are supposed to start their one-way trip in 2022 and arrive in 2023. Some people think Mars One is a scam, others think the … Continue reading →

A few days ago I received a letter from an online business saying their system had been hacked. The hackers took our name, home address, email address, phone number, credit or debit card number, expiration date, and verification code. A … Continue reading →

Angus over at Bob and Sophie’s French Adventure included this video in Tuesday’s post. It shows how to put on a kilt with all the accessories for a formal occasion. I had always been mildly interested in how kilts work, … Continue reading →

I support national health care, but what the president is doing is effectively amending or negating the federal law to fit his preferred approach. Democrats will rue the day if they remain silent in the face of this shift of … Continue reading →

Me: “Okay, you’re done school. You’re free!” Dorian: “I’m not free. Not until I finish 12th grade.” Me: “Yeah, you’re not really free then either, because you have to work and make money to pay the bills.” Dorian: “WHAT?!” —Expat … Continue reading →

This note about author Paul S. Kemp was on the inside back cover of The Erevis Cale Trilogy, one of Andy’s fantasy books: PAUL S. KEMP is a graduate of the University of Michigan-Dearborn and the University of Michigan Law … Continue reading →

So, there will be no “penalty” under Obamacare if people don’t sign up for health insurance. Instead they will have to make a Shared Responsibility Payment. From the IRS: Questions and Answers on the Individual Shared Responsibility Provision: Reporting Coverage … Continue reading →

The ground has been warm enough for Andy to dig the holes for the six fruit trees he’s going to plant this year. He’ll wait until this latest storm is over before he orders the trees. What a difference a … Continue reading →