CALISTA – “AIR DRIES” It’s been raining and storming on the island. Most people don’t care about such weather, but Calista and I do. Our walk today was refreshing and even exciting. We are made for each other, and Tybee Island is made for us. It’s a quirky little community. My “adopted Dad, Jim Knipe, […]

At 540 South 93, there sits an old black mailbox. Beside it is an even older gray metal folding chair. It has been like this for many years. Yesterday, with a 72-degree stillness and puffy white clouds in a crystal blue sky, I headed to FArmstrong, my retreat. As I rounded the curve, I looked […]

The Grrr rescue attendant looked at Kay with compassion but high concern. “She’s already been brought back here three times.” “Okay,” Kay said as the little black bitch of a dog ran into her arms. Kay understood. A fourth return and Calista would go for a deep sleep. “She was found on the side of […]

Old dogs and old men smell bad. I know that because I am one and have an older dog. If my Calista weren’t with Kay at the Lake, she would have to get wet doing her business at some point. And when she does, she smells like an old dog. Older men don’t have to […]

The ever-dependable Dollar General Store sits five miles down Hopkinsville Road from FArmstrong. I know that because I frequent it regularly. And the greeter there is “Old Gypsy.” Gypsy walks to work every day. Exceptionally dependable. Always on time. But she has no keys to the store. Yesterday morning, I went to the Dollar Depot […]

Several dogs and I have had relationships over the years. But only twice with a “Duke.” The earliest one I can recall was a Pekingese with one eye, Pokey. He wasn’t that friendly. Along came Midnight, a coal-black, long-haired fellow with a big personality who was very active for five-year-old me. Susie was a Chihuahua. […]

All About My Dog Belle The new bookstore sits between a quick loan company and the best Chinese buffet in the small southern town of 2,380 people. I recommend the hot and sour soup with crisp fried noodles. I know it is the most okay buffet because I eat there when I wish to splurge. […]