We're having a nice Spring. So far we've avoided any of the severe weather that has caused so much damage in other parts of the Sout...

It was so cold this morning that we decided Dash needed a sweater in addition to all the regular gear he wears on walks. I'm surprised...

For the sixth time since we moved here, a car ploughed through our front yard at a high rate of speed, knocked over several small trees in...

The weather surprised me this morning. When I took Dash on his morning walk, we got caught in a downpour. I knew it was going to rain toda...

Every time I run my Saturday errands, I'm reminded of how much I dislike living in a large city. I still have fantasies about living i...

What happens to all the information I provide for my doctors? It seems like every time I have a doctor's appointment, I have to fill o...

I really wish doctors and dentists would agree on things. Most people just find a doctor they can trust and go along with the diagnosis. S...

I had my annual physical today. As usual, the exam consisted of long waits in various rooms, followed by a much shorter visit with the doc...

I received a letter from my sister today telling me that her dog had died. Apparently, it had an undetected tumor very similar to Dot'...

When I was leaving the doctor's office today, I noticed a little piece of metal sticking out of my tire. This looked like something su...

It doesn't really seem like the longest day of the year. The sun should be setting right about now, but since it's cloudy outside,...

I got up early to get my blood tested before breakfast. I walked the dogs first, of course, but I was still at the doctor's office bef...

Medicine gives my life structure. The doctors, veterinarians, pharmacists, and technicians have become my equivalent of co-workers. I'...

It's still dark when we leave for the cancer center in the morning. By the time we arrive, the sun is just starting to rise. I get Das...

The bad news is that I apparently did dislocate my right shoulder on Tuesday. The good news is that I probably won't need surgery. Af...

I woke up with a nosebleed this morning. For most of my life I wouldn't have given something like this a second thought. Now that half m...

One good thing about having so many veterinarians as clients and friends is that Dot and Dash always get excellent medical care. Dot went ...