Year in Review
Earlier in 2010 I decided to set a goal for myself to walk or bike 400 miles in 2010. This seemed like a completely attainable goal—and it would have been if I’d not started...
Category: Personal
Weekend fun and stress
I just got back from a UKC dog show in Wapakoneta, OH. While we were there Ranger earned two more competition wins toward his GRCH title. He just needs one more to finish that...
Dog Star Daily dog training videos
My friends Mel & Jeff run Training Tracks Canine Learning Station. Last summer they put together a couple of training videos that are now available at DogStarDaily. I got a small walk on run...
2009/10/16–Energy Conservation Follow-up
Back in February I gave some tips on how to save energy in the home. Due to the arrangement of how my energy bills are paid, I do not see how my actions are...
2009/09/19–Rescue Dog part 2
Lucy, the dog I mentioned in the previous post, is now with a long-term foster who is working with her shyness so she can be adopted out.
2009/04/21—Boxers for Boobies
The Great Lakes Boxers Club is known for its annual community service projects. For this year’s project they chose to raise money for the Susan G. Koman Foundation for Breast Cancer Research in a...
2009/04/20–Ranger earned a title
This past weekend I took Ranger and Beau to Wapakoneta, Ohio (home of Neil Armstrong), for a UKC conformation show. My Dad met us there and showed Beau all weekend. On Friday, under Judge...
2009/02/02–Energy and Economics
Everyone reading this has been affected by the economic meltdown. I’m no different. My employer—who also provides my housing—has mandated a 15% reduction in energy consumption, along with other cuts. This is divided between...
2009/01/14– Ranger is a PHS Graduate!
Ranger is officially a Puppy Head Start (PHS) Graduate! He knows stand, sit, down, in-your-crate, and get-in-the-Jeep. We’re still working on come and stay. Also, he offers play bows when he wants something (supper,...
2008/12/15–Ranger’s first show and Beau’s show results
I went on the road with the boys this weekend to Kalamazoo, MI. This was Ranger’s first time at a real show and was entered in the Novice Puppy class, which is non-licensed, but...
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