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…

They never run out of puns, this Liverpool pet place

The Village of Liverpool pet store that graces the corner down the block has winterized. I totally laughed out loud at this good advice.

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…

The Clinton Square holiday lights look fine even in daytime

A recent work trip to downtown Syracuse allowed me to walk past Clinton Square. Out came my iPhone 8. The tree was full. The rink welcomed its skaters. I could tell that a good time was taking place at 2:30 p.m. on a weekday. I think the reindeer approved.

Now we all know that Fred Rogers really was that nice, thank you

At some point about halfway through the strikingly poignant documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbor? the parade of people who pay homage to the man whom America came to know as Mister Rogers were asked by the filmmakers put together by director Morgan Neville the question that’s no doubt on every film viewer’s mind by…

The Onondaga Lake Marina is bare

I neglected to mention the official number of boats left at the Onondaga Lake Marina these days. That would be zero. See you next spring.

Now there is a coverup

I didn’t get out to the backyard furniture before the first big snow, even though my dear wife Karen dutifully pulled all of it together. We talked about it, and decided the lower patio was a better winter resting spot than up on the deck, where I’d put them under the tarp our first two…

I’m rooting for the rebirth

I’m a brick-and-mortar guy. Yes, as all the online shopping goes on around me, I drive to the store. I like seeing, feeling, buying at the cash register and bringing the stuff home immediately in my car. So I am glad new work is being done at an old Central New York shopping center. Northern…