It was a warm spring morning in Vancouver. Cherry blossoms were drifting to the ground and fledgling crows performed a wobble dance on every tree. I slurped the last dregs of my second cup of coffee and headed to the train. The coffee, the fact that I was late, and trepidation of what I would […]
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The wind howled and brown leaves danced on the streets. It was early fall, too cold to be sleeping on a sidewalk but that’s where they found him. His age was hard to tell—70 maybe 80—his face dirty and scarred, likely from years of placing last in disputes. He wore a thin overcoat with no
It’s an axiom that, with the passage of time, pets and their owners begin to look alike. The axiom is at least partly true. As the obesity rate soars in North America, many pets are becoming more pot-bellied. Veterinarians classify 60% of their adult dog and cat patients as overweight according to APOP, the Association
Recently, Judy and I celebrated our 56th wedding anniversary. The event prompted a number of queries from folks wanting us to share some wise words on long-term relationships, queries that caused both of us to ponder the past. “What are the reasons for our marital longevity?” I asked. She hesitated, then mused, “Have you ever
