Do animals play fight? You bet they do! Play fighting is an integral part of animal development. It helps them learn how to interact with others and prepares them for life’s challenges. Puppies are especially prone to play fighting, and it’s a crucial part of their development. But does it drive me nuts? Unfortunately, I […]
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November is Native American Heritage Month, and I want to acknowledge the contributions of Native people and draw attention to their rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories. Note: All of the beautiful photos in this blog post are from the iStock.com library. Native American Heritage Month Challenge https://ridespot.org/rides/833655 The first inhabitants of Northern America
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Dr. Teddy and his birth mom, Matilda, have pink noses, but Little Bear has a black nose. So why do some dogs have pink noses and some don’t? Is a pink nose a signal of a health problem or loss of pigmentation? Summer has a black nose, and Dr. Teddy has a pink nose. There
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Today, Bear is 18 weeks old (how can that be?), and he has been an essential part of our family for two months. Puppies grow so fast, and we definitely see such changes in Bear’s strength, confidence, stability, and speed of movement. In the photos below, you can see some differences between Teddy and Bear
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2020 and 2021 were challenging and life-changing years for all of us. For the safety of all participants, the 2020 Walk to End Alzheimer’s was virtual. Then in 2021, both the physical and virtual walks resumed. Unfortunately, I was still concerned for our team members’ health. Vaccinations were beginning to become available for limited age groups, and
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The Garden Depending on the area or zone you live in, as the leaves of the trees start to turn yellow, red, and orange, it is a clear sign that fall is in the air. And with fall comes preparation to prepare your house and garden plants for the winter. Here are some general tips
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According to the website Mental Floss, it’s likely that bats were present at the earliest celebrations of proto-Halloween, not just symbolically but literally. As part of Samhain, the Celts lit large bonfires, which attracted insects. The insects, in turn, attracted bats, which soon became associated with the festival. Medieval folklore expanded upon the spooky connotation
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It’s that time of year again when pumpkins are everywhere. But why do we carve pumpkins for Halloween, anyway? What is the story behind this tradition? Pumpkin carving has been around for centuries, and there are many different theories about its origins. I want to look at the history of pumpkin carving and explore some
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The logging industry in Arnold and the surrounding Sierras had a much longer and storied history than I imagined. The logging industry was once a vital part of the economy, from sawmills to camps. However, these facilities were abandoned with the advent of modern machinery and the decline in timber production. I am curious if
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By now, you know I have a fondness for furry and feathery creatures. Of course, I have favorites that I tend to focus on, but there are so many beautiful animals in the Sierras. During this post, I want to bring attention to the forest’s little “bandits,” Raccoons. Raccoons live in the Sierras, and the
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