A winter bird haven, and great burger joint

While munching on a classic $6 meal combo, I noticed out the front window a bunch of birds having a grand time in two trees. They flew up. They flew down. They flew all around. I wondered if somebody from the kitchen staff was feeding them with a bun or two dozen. In any case,…

Syracuse Mets, I’m ready for the games

My dear wife Karen asked what I’d like for Christmas. I like the new Syracuse Mets hats, I said. Why wait, she figured. I did have a birthday this month, after all. Now when the season starts come April, I’ll be ready to take my seat in the stadium.

It’s not spring yet, Ellie B

Our observant cherished rescue mutt notices the warm up on the backyard of A Bitty Better. Yes, the snow has gone, Ellie B. A leafy tea on the pool cover is left behind. No, this is not yet spring.

No wonder the dog always wants to eat

My dear wife Karen recently discovered a new bin to store the food that Ellie B aka Dogamous Pyle prefers for her twice-a-days. Yes, it fits nicely next to her water and food bowls right there in our kitchen. Our cherished rescue mutt has it good, for breakfast and dinner.

Thanks for the fancy cup

One of my regular Dunkin’ coffee makers decided to present me with something special the other day. Daisy dropped her head and doodled for a second before handing over my regular morning cup of Extra Large, Hot, Blueberry, Cream Only. She informed me that she’d gifted me with a tree. I smiled on my way…

Nighttime is the bright time for Clinton Square holiday lights

I considered myself fortunate that my work meeting in downtown Syracuse kept me until sunset. That meant that my carefully planned parking near Clinton Square allowed me to take photos of the festive holiday scene with my iPhone 8 after nightfall. Taking in this location has become a tradition. I may no longer visit every…