Our twelve-year-old dog, Riley, hears the word ‘wait’ frequently. “Wait” we command before racing up the steps on his arthritic hips. “Wait” as we scare away the squirrels before opening the back door (arthritic hips and squirrel chasing don’t mesh well). “Wait” (and this is his least favorite) for his beloved ‘special’ treats. He tries […]
My friend’s daughter is a member of the University of Massachusetts’ marching band. Their performances are phenomenal, wow-factor-producing events. This year they will have the honor of marching in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. What a great opportunity! I’ve only seen this parade on TV but my assumption is it is difficult to maneuver through
If you’re familiar with the 90s sitcom ‘Seinfeld’ you’ve likely heard the phrase, “Serenity now!”. In this episode, Frank Costanza is heard shouting, “Serenity now! Serenity now!” whenever he gets upset. Hearing this, his son, George asks, “What is that?” Frank explains, “When my blood pressure gets too high, the man on the tape tells
