A little over a month ago, I got involved in a situation that would make McGruff (you know, the cartoony bloodhound who wants us all to take a bite out of crime) either immensely proud or tail-between-the-legs embarrassed. Let me lay it out for you. Our good friends who live a few doors down from [...]

Whether you believe in global warming or not (and how could you not, dodo?), there is no doubt that trees are a welcome addition to our yards, neighborhoods, lives, and well-being. Trees provide shade, cooling, beauty, and oxygen. Trees keep us happy and alive. According to the National Wildlife Federation website, “If every one of [...]

Other than the fact that I wish I had invented it, I don’t really have much of an opinion on Facebook. I joined last year because someone sent me an invitation to be his Friend and I didn’t want to be rude by ignoring him. Plus, I was curious about this whole Facebook thing. It [...]