Tag: Laurie Nelson-Barker
Did the Dalmatian fake a stroke?
Many things baffle me these days, like Donald Trump's hair and Forrest, our rescue Dalmatian. More baffling is why Forrest faked a stroke.
Forrest joined...
The conundrum of pedal pushers and acting your age
It has been suggested, usually by my children, that I try to act more my age. What the hell does that mean? Er, I...
Are you offended by slavery?
I would bet that if I asked most people if they are offended by slavery, they would respond with a indignant diatribe on the...
Why the SunRiver Pet Festival matters
The first year, it was cold, rainy, and damp. Subsequent years were rainy, damp, and cold. It didn’t matter. The SunRiver Pet Festival staff...
Selective empathy may work best
“I feel your pain.” How many times have you said that to someone and had no idea how they really felt? I think that...
Instant Karma might not get you, but maybe real karma will
The Beatles sang about it in the '70s, and “Instant Karma! (We all Shine On)" became an overnight sensation right after John Lennon wrote...
We need a Washington County Animal Shelter
Suppose you adopted a small child that had been in foster care in Washington County. Also suppose that the child had been abused and...
Vanishing America: Were the good old days really that good?
I miss Mayberry, somewhat. Those of us who have been around the block a time or two will remember Mayberry as the idyllic rural...
Anita DeLelles and the WOOF Center for Active Pets
Anita DeLelles, owner of the WOOF Center for Active Pets, is a strong woman. I admire strong women, those stand up for their beliefs...
Determining the value of opposition
I really love my friend, Meg. She is a client. If our paths had crossed under different circumstances, we would have never connected. Her...