Bring on Opening Day

First in line. A big day late in winter is always the Syracuse Mets Open House. In addition to former New York Met star Howard Johnson as guest speaker, individual game tickets went on sale at 10 a.m. sharp Saturday. My dear wife Karen and I left our house early enough to be the first…

Welcoming the winter sunrise

Ready for the day. Yes, the cherished rescue mutt notices the sun rising earlier and earlier. She’s happy to lord over the backyard to say hello to another spring-is-nearing day.

Cool winter lake view

Warm enough for a midday walk with the dog. Yes, the cherished rescue mutt and I are up for leisurely afternoon walks up and down the neighborhood blocks when the weather is nice enough for both of us. She uses her doggy communication ways to tell my dear wife Karen and I that she enjoys…