I love old family photos. I mean I really love them. So much so that it makes me sad when I find “orphaned” family photos in antique shops or on the walls of restaurants. How did they end up here? How could anyone give up these family heirlooms? And I’m always certain there’s someone in that family – someone like me who would give almost anything to have those precious photos back. Continue reading →

Yesterday morning my sister put her dog to sleep.  A beautiful 13 1/2 year old German Shepherd named Misha.  It was time – but that never makes it any easier.

Misha was possibly the last of a long-line of German Shepherds in our family – two generations worth.  The first was “Valiant Lady” who came into our family when I was about two years old.  And we have been in love with this breed ever since, particularly my mother. Continue reading →

On this Veteran’s Day, I thought it would be nice to start an image gallery Continue reading →