Ask any of the canine handlers at Responsible Pet Care about Cora and they will tell you that she is the favorite on the canine side of the shelter. Cora is a seven year old, Shepherd mix. She is a medium size dog that is a people pleaser. Cora loves her walks. She is […]
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Wandering: wildflowers
In late May, as I was pushing vegetable seeds into the warming soil of my garden, I planted a straight line of sunflowers in an empty row. My thought was the bright late-summer color would draw attention away from plants that would be nearing the end of their useful life. Wildflowers will always be prominent […]
Movie Review: The Secret Garden
It’s been a while since I reviewed a kids’ movie. “Scoob!” was the last one, all the way back in May. There’s a pleasantness to these movies that I missed. Obviously, kids’ movies can get into dark subject matter the same way movies for grown-ups can be light, and indeed this movie is heavy on […]
Healthy cooking for the whole family
Balsamic steak salad with peaches 1 lb. skirt or flank steak, trimmed of fat 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp. brown sugar 1 tbsp. vegetable oil kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 c. olive oil Juice of 1 large lemon 6 c. baby arugula or baby spinach 2 peaches, thinly sliced 1/3 c. crumbled blue cheese or feta […]
Do you have room in your heart?
Have you ever met someone for the first time and felt an immediate connection? This is how you will feel when you meet Bessie. When you meet Bessie you will feel like you are meeting an old friend. Bessie enjoys being with people. She likes to snuggle and have her head rubbed. The […]
Do you have room in your heart?
If animals could talk they would be able to tell us where they went and what they did. Orion’s story would be about his difficult life on the streets. When you look at Orion you can see that he has been on his own for some time. He has the battle scars to prove […]
Heathy eating for the whole family
Watermelon and Feta Salad It doesn’t get more summertime refreshing than this cool salad. So many unexpected flavors and busting with hydrating goodness! Serves 4 INGREDIENTS: 1/4 c. olive oil 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 3 cups cubed seedless watermelon 1 cup medium cucumber, chopped 1 cup crumbled feta 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 […]
Movie Review: The Rental
“The Rental” is a thriller set at, what else, a rental house. Rental houses like the one in this movie are essentially hotels, and horror has a long proud history with hotels. There was “Psycho” back in 1960, “The Shining” in 1980, and a season of “American Horror Story” that won Lady Gaga a Golden […]
Movie Review: Force of Nature
I could tell “Force of Nature” was a bomb based on the casting alone. The biggest name attached to this movie is Mel Gibson, whose prolific history of public meltdowns makes him an albatross to any project carrying his name. But he still has his fans from “Lethal Weapon” and “Braveheart,” and he even directed […]
Do you have room in your heart?
When you hear the name Bambi you might not be picturing a large, black dog. However, when you meet this Bambi you will quickly learn that she is a dear dog. Bambi is just under a year old. She is very focused and willing to learn. She walks well on leash. Her training should […]