Petco was hosting a photo opportunity with Santa, so I decided to take Lynda. She had a great Jingle Bell sash that would look great in the picture. When we arrived, we stopped by the grooming salon to say hello to her groomer, Jesus, and the gang. She loves seeing them, and they always take really good care of her. While we waited our turn to see Santa, there were lots of yappy dogs dressed in...
I had to postpone hip-replacement surgery at the last minute. A day of multiple mishaps culminated in the postponement of a major surgery because of a cat. My day should have gone like this … a 9 AM appointment at the hospital to complete paperwork and have blood drawn. At 11:15, I was to hand off the cats, Rudy and River, to the owner of A Country Cat House, a rather posh hotel for felines, and...
Living in the tropics, there is lots of wildlife. Some are indigenous, some are not. Indigenous species are beneficial; others are usually not. One of the most prolific critters during the summer months is the lizard. They come in all types, shapes, and sizes. My favorite is the one with a lower, usually red, chin that pops out when the lizard is comfortable or trying to get laid. They are all...
My name is Gerry, pronounced with a hard “G.” Mother wanted a non-traditional name for her son - something different. For better or worse, different is what she got.