Hogan Humbles Me

Today Hogan, our 6 year old Golden Retriever, NC (my 5 month old) and myself went down to the clinic for Hogan to donate blood. He has been doing this for other dogs since he was 1 year old. I am amazed at how calm he is. They take the blood right from his jugular and he just lays there in seventh heaven as he is getting his tummy rubbed. That's it, that is all he wants, rub my tummy, pat my head and you can take all the blood you want. He doesn't even now what he is doing for other canines. I am in awe of him. So simple, so sweet.

Spring in Wisconsin

Good old Wisconsin, Spring is here but there is still snow on the ground. We had our first thunderstorm last night and some rain to help wash away winter. It still looks desolate out there. Is there a tulip starting to peek out anywhere? The good news is that when you do go outside you can smell that damp earthy smell. That smell that says "Right around the corner the grass will start to turn green and you will hear all the neighbor kids yelling and playing outside every night."


The 15 year old cat that STILL wants to go outside. Even after he got lost and almost died outside years ago. He still has that wanderlust. Our other cat won't even go by the door!