¹As one life leaves this world another one enters, and so the circle of life continues… I have been pondering this adage this week as America says goodbye to one of our best-known Senators, John McCain and the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin.  Regardless of which side of the aisle you sit on, we can all agree that this man served his country and state with honor, integrit

Cats and movingHow to make them feel more at ease....... Last week we talked about ways to help your dog through the anxiety of moving into your new home.  Maintaining their schedule, giving them extra attention, more exercise and spending quality time in their new surroundings.  This week I want to talk about your cat.  Our feline friends don’t like change.&nb

Welcome home! Tips for making your pet feel at home.......your dog.   How many of you watch HGTV’s House Hunters?  I’m going to assume a good many of you.  How often do you hear the couple in question refer to their pet?  Will the dog/cat like the home?  Is there enough yard?  Is it fenced in?  Is there a window for

It's summertime! The weather is hot, sticky and sometimes stormy.  Summer brings picnics, family reunions, weddings, baseball and softball games, and county fairs.  All of these events bring family and communities together forever strengthening family bonds, building new relationships and continuing community traditions.  A county fair is a community’s personali