The French have such a knack for gracious living.
To wit, this Paris signage delineating a space for dogs to relieve themselves. With a simple sidewalk graphic, order is fostered between car, human, and canine.
Can this approach be exported to our own land? Perhaps, although it might be necessary to adapt the icon. A more furry, classically proportioned dog might have greater appeal here on this rugged continent.
Incredible sunset shots don't just happen, you know.
Behind every great photographer is a helpful canine.
I shepherd, encourage, give suggestions on lens and f-stop, and help set up the shot.
Perhaps the closest analogy would be to Tiger Woods' caddy.
My cousins have moved to a magical paradise dotted with gas station ephemera.
On an overnight visit, I was taken with a petite bench that was easier to access than the ones at home. The comparison might be unfair though, since the bluff benches also serve a larger purpose as memorials and sunset-watching stations.
The cousins -- Ella and Leo -- did not act all that excited about their new digs. But I think they are happy.
A very good man died yesterday of a very bad disease, ALS.
Kerry was thoughtful, smart, and generous; a sweet friend with a wicked sense of humor. He always made me feel appreciated, in the neighborhood and out at the bluffs.
He will be remembered, and missed.
That soft light seems to bring out our finest selves.
If you watch this space attentively, or unattentively but with a magnifying glass, you may have noticed that I've been wearing a new light-blue collar recently.
A gift from a friend, my new collar has a special feature: With the press of a thumb on its battery unit, it emits a flashing or solid neon light. It comes in very handy at night when I step out for my evening pee.
Below is a slow-motion video of my first pee using the illuminated collar:
...I square my shoulders and wish for righteousness in the New Year. I hope there will be no more hit and runs, no more ALS, no more homeless children. More licks for all, opportunity and jobs, plenty of rawhides, and many happy times -- that is my dream for all in the year to come.
