Monthly Archives: February 2024

I’m so glad it worked for him! And I’m touched that he said thank you. February 29, 2024

Jumbo, the Dutch supermarket chain, introduced slow checkouts when it discovered some people enjoy chatting while paying for their goods. The added personal touch is helping many people, especially the elderly, deal with loneliness. The move has proven so successful … Continue reading →

What could be more important? February 27, 2024

February 26, 2024

Raeside is right about Labs and food, but he doesn’t capture their passion when they see it. Zoe is part Lab. This was her reaction to seeing a piece of Chateaubriand. And there was this 2019 incident Tempi wrote about … Continue reading →

I saw this video after I wrote yesterday’s post. It’s a commencement address and aimed at a younger audience, but the idea that life isn’t always easy and fair but we can make it meaningful and worthwhile is a message … Continue reading →

Andy and I are dealing with a big weed right now. We’re playing our part well and I’m not going to give it more energy by going into the details. So, how to let go when something is important and … Continue reading →

A comment to this cartoon said, In the northeastern part of North America (the Atlantic Provinces, to be specific), we bring out the Winter clothing in late September (or early October). Sure, we get the occasional nice day, but chances … Continue reading →

Not all dogs are like Max. A comment to this comic said years ago he had a Samoyed that loved to be outdoors in winter. She would refuse to come in. So the fellow built a big enclosure for her, … Continue reading →

As I’ve said, it wouldn’t be good if I had my own pup because I’m a sucker for puppy eyes. So I get my doggie fixes from the internet: February 20, 2024