Monthly Archives: October 2018

The pups made their feelings clear when Hu-Dad told them there would be no evening walk because of the rain. Just because people understand you doesn’t mean they will do what you want. October 22, 2018  

October 21, 2018  

Monday’s announcement that Sears would file for bankruptcy and close 142 stores came as little surprise to anyone who has followed the retail giant’s collapse in recent years. Still, the news inspired a wave of nostalgia for a company that … Continue reading →

It was foggy up on the land again yesterday. That is still unusual weather up there. I love the pictures of the fog, but Andy’s happy the sun is out today — he wants to heat the house up with … Continue reading →

I think the world would be a better place if more people were like Koko, not worrying about status, comparing their lives with other people’s, just feeling comfortable in their own skin. The “two Harolds”, a gay biracial couple, managed … Continue reading →

The management replaced our old abandoned swimming pool with a basketball court and a pavilion with picnic tables and gas grills. There were a few parties there last summer, and we were surprised to see a few guys cooking there … Continue reading →

Yesterday Andy, too, had some weather up on the land. How cools is that?! October 16, 2018  

In this Pears Before Swine cartoon Rat is an advice columnist. Question: Dear Rat, I want to be great. How do I go about it? Rat: Well, greatness is relative. So belittle others. Rat then turns to Pig and says, … Continue reading →

It’s raining and we’re having cooler than average weather: We’re can’t even see summer in our rear view mirror! October 14, 2018  

Ramana’s and Shackman’s recent posts on grudges reminds me of this cartoon. Koko doesn’t waste his time on grudges, he just moves on.   October 13, 2018