He's not much different than his owner. Little, feisty, a bit persnickety, calm most of the time, loving but not on command; definitely on his terms, guarded with his acceptance of who he lets in, protective of his people and funny. Our walks together are always special and just us - exploring, Oliver sniffing, me noticing everything. This week we were able to sneak away for a few days to Lancaster PA and our favorite hotel The Inn at Leola Village . After a perfect nights

Today, I sensed it. There was a shift in the atmosphere, and town was quiet. The people, the bike riders, the scooters, and the scents...

Happiness, often described as the ultimate goal in life, can seem elusive.