I can Juke around these trees

Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes popped into my head when I looked up into the sky on a recent safe walk around the blocks with cherished rescue mutt Ellie B aka Dogamous Pyle. As Johnny Lyon sang to me from his spinning vinyl or CD so many times in my life: <em>I know we…

May your Halloween be happy

Cherished rescue dog Ellie B aka Dogamous Pyle and I came upon an elegant seasonal display during our safe walk around the blocks of our neighborhood. We found it perfect for sharing on this Halloween morning. If you’re venturing out with little ones to gather treats, please take that abundance of caution to stay safe.

Take a load off

Cherished rescue mutt Ellie B aka Dogamous Pyle and I noticed that if we were tired, we could sit at this neighborhood spot for a spell.

Of cornstalks and pumpkins

It is time for our neighborhood supermarket Nichols to make sure we know they are all in. The pumpkins were more plentiful than the mums outside of the Village of Liverpool store.

No jinx!

Am I tempting the weather gods by posting this photograph of a sign caught in the neighborhood? It is the end of October …

Taking a break from flying south

On a recent safe walk around the blocks of our neighborhood, cherished rescue mutt Ellie B aka Dogamous Pyle and I spotted a grounded flock of geese. More often we spot them a few miles down the road on the shores of Onondaga Lake rather than this grassy spot stuck in the midst of three…

In Bad Therapy, the title is an understatement

Searching for a newly released movie that might connect becomes more challenging as we continue through these seasons of living with the virus. I know, way down the list. <em>Bad Therapy</em> popped up on the free digital service I receive through my library card. The poster features a face from a favorite movie past and…

Hold on, rose

Oh, how this season can offer a dizzying array of color. Even in our backyard, where this yellow rose holds forth against the changing rustic of the fence foliage.

When the rose blooms on

So what does one do when the backyard roses don’t want to give up in this confused year of 2020? My dear wife Karen brings the pink inside for a final kitchen table showing. Thank you, lovelies.