I am determined to house train my new puppy. I take him outside several times a day, my pocket heavy with treats. I say “Hurry up!” like my training manual suggests so that he will learn to relieve himself immediately upon hearing that phrase. On a mission, I walk him down the path to my garden. So far he is in no hurry at all, despite my suggestions. Instead he sticks his nose in ...
Patricia's Porch: The Fourth Of July Or Sometime In October
A bit of Independence Day trivia….. Thomas Jefferson was only thirty-three when he drafted the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The Declaration is celebrated today as an American creed. From coast to coast, Americans celebrate by draping it in red, white, and blue bunting and by consuming vast quantities of hot dogs, barbeque, lemonade, and beer. They bake cupcakes topped with red and blue ...
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One way to cope with the summer heat is to spread out your limbs and pant - at least if you are a raccoon. Click to enlarge.Chattanoogan.com Poll Results
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