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It’s a dog’s life.
Read More: It’s a dog’s life.If the concept of reincarnation exists, I would like to return as a dog. Specifically, I would like to come back as Butters and Rosie. As I sit back and watch these two furry animals, I can’t help but wonder what is on their minds. Do they have a sense of self? Do they understand…
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Noise…less
Read More: Noise…lessThe unique thing about living in New York City is the constant activity, surrounding us daily. This can enliven, but it also drains the spirit. I recently looked at a map that highlighted the level of noise pollution in New York and its boroughs. Most of the city lit up. There was hardly a spot…
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Adventurer
Read More: AdventurerApril 9, 2014, would have been my Dad’s 79th birthday. It was also a few months following my Dad’s passing. On that day, I packed up Butters and Bambi and set off to a new life in Seattle. At the time, I told my Mom that I would always take off an adventure on my…
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Autumn
Read More: AutumnI spend the weekdays pushing my way through the crowded subway and weaving through midtown foot traffic. As I stand on the subway platform, I sometimes stare into the filth-ridden subway tracks and wonder about what sort of NY pizza-eating rats and strange things are lurking around. When commuting, I’m in an in-between state of…
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Fear is a four letter word.
Read More: Fear is a four letter word.Hello. This is so unlike me. I went through four seasons without taking Bambi for a spin. Trailering used to be a regular part of my life when I lived on the West Coast. I can blame the fact that there was a lack of time or that I was adapting to a new job, new…
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Dolly Llama & Friends
Read More: Dolly Llama & FriendsOne of the main draws to the Woodstock area is the Woodstock Animal Sanctuary, located on Rescue Road in the Catskills. Actually, the entire reason for our Airstream trip was to visit the animals on this farm. This place is not like a zoo where animals are locked up or confined to small spaces. This…
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Of mice and men
Read More: Of mice and menOn October 8th, we packed up the cooler, loaded up the Touareg and set off toward Woodstock, NY for a weekend getaway. It has been about five months since I last hitched up Bambi. Once we arrived at the storage site, I unlocked the front door and stepped into the familiar surroundings. The low aluminum ceiling,…
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Simple Living
Read More: Simple LivingI hit a wall. By the time we reached the Virginia visitor center, I looked at Jay and the dogs and felt at a loss. I didn’t know where else to navigate to. I had planned to visit DC before ending up in NYC but mentally and physically, I couldn’t do any more sightseeing. The…