Shoes? Really?

There is a table in the kitchen in my office where people leave “stuff for the taking.” Normally these are books that have shown up at the agency that no one has any

Why I Work from Home

The shadows were lengthening in the late afternoon sun. I looked up and saw a deer grazing in one of the pockets of sunlight, just beyond the edge of my yard. I carefully

Gas Station Cuisine

My initial reaction to a gas station hawking their burgers and fries on a big roadside sign is to keep driving. But over the years I have encountered gas stations that are known

Planning a Wedding Cake

You can learn a lot about a couple by how they plan their wedding. Tonight I overheard a couple ordering their wedding cake at Whole Foods. They were sitting with someone from the

Canine Camp is a Thing

I took a tour of a camp for dogs, and besides being a little silly, it really was awesome. Rather than staying in a small space, each dog has their own side of