Why I Love Basset Hounds

1.They are superb stress busters. Basset fur is soft and soothing to the touch, not coarse or wiry. As opposed to sinewy, they have a chunky, fluffy body. On this medium size dog, there is plenty of room to make long sweeping strokes, calming for both dog and human. Feeling cranky or blue? Pet a Basset. 2.They make good couch… Continue reading Why I Love Basset Hounds

Face It: That’s a Viking

I am one of those people who sees hidden faces in everything– tree trunks, curtain folds, and clouds. The tendency is called pareidolia and comes from the Greek words for “instead image” or “alongside form.” However, my husband had never demonstrated the same proclivity, even after decades of living together. Imagine my surprise when he… Continue reading Face It: That’s a Viking

Happy Halloween and Happy Birthday, John Keats

Today in honor of Halloween and John Keats’ birthday, here are a few lines from some famous poems to help us celebrate OCTOBER: O= “O wild west wind, thou breath of autumn’s being.” [P.B Shelley] C= “Come away, O human child! To the waters and the wild.” [W.B. Yeats] T= “To bend with apples the… Continue reading Happy Halloween and Happy Birthday, John Keats