I will never run for office. I’m committee-averse. Besides old friends from high school and college would be delighted to share stories of, well, don’t they call it ‘boundary exploration’ when they talk about kids? But I’m growing in appreciation for small government that listens and makes good policy decisions. Yesterday at a conference called [...]
Possible Off-Leash Ordinance Change on East End
A new Portland dog group is forming on the East End, EED (pronounced just plain ‘ED’), for East End Dogs. EED is hosting an informational session on the potential ordinance change this Thursday, April 22nd, from 7-8 at the East End School cafeteria. Anyone with a dog should definately attend….the details of the proposed change [...]
Missing that Rocky Coast
On living in the South End of Boston: friendly dog parks, one officially-sanctioned (with excellent gates & hardscape) and another unofficial but more spacious; the lovely Polka Dog Bakery up the street; Chinese grocery store the size of Shaws in So Po; dogs welcome in even some of the big stores on Boylston Street, and [...]
2nd Prize Winner
Dave Harford submitted this terrific entry that was only just edged out by the First-Prize winning video:
April Stool’s Day
17 years ago, intrepid citizen dog owner and Friends of the Eastern Promenade founder Diane Davison started tacking up flyers asking for neighbors on the Eastern Prom to come out in force to clean up the winter of unscooped dog poop. I was so moved by the mission and charmed by the sense of humor [...]
Good Dirty Fun
For the last 10 yrs I’ve worked with friend and Hill dog owner Diane Davison on that quirky ritual of spring, April Stool’s Day. ASD was her response, 17 yrs ago, to sidewalk poop, a holler out to the community to come out as a group and clean up the neighborhood including the grassy area [...]
Something to be happy about in September
Many people say that September is their favorite month here, but few are anxious for the long cold months that follow, which is reasonable considering our winter usually starts in November and lasts until May. But dog owners on the coast can find something to be very happy about. The beaches will become open to [...]
