All in the Family
As I move closer to retirement, I’m slowly disengaging myself from some of my academic obligations and making time for more personal interests and activities. One of those is genealogical research....
View ArticleSummertime Celebrations
On the national level, Americans are commemorating the actions of the Second Continental Congress, who ratified the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 and established the United States of...
View ArticleKeep Your Dog Cool This Summer
With temps hovering stubbornly in the triple digits, it's a good time for safety reminders and "stay cool" tips. Whether you live in an urban environment or the quiet countryside, there are some simple...
View ArticleFostering Dogs: Shelties
Long-term readers of this blog know that my beloved Sheltie, Sasha, joined our family after having been rescued from a grim situation and then fostered until I came along. In the years since she joined...
View ArticleAntihistamines for Dogs?
It's springtime here in the Ozarks, and that means seasonal allergies for the entire household--including our pets. In the past, we've successfully managed Sasha's allergies with Apoquel (an anti-itch...
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