A patio had been converted into a dining room at some point, and then that room had been converted into a barn-like kennel for big dogs. That particular space has impressed itself upon my olfactory nerve, seemingly permanently: I will smell those dogs forever. The two front bedrooms were s...
My belief, defended solely by historical anecdotes and prejudice, is that all domestic dogs emerge from two prototypical breeds – Saint Hubert Hounds – Bloodhounds – and Mastiffs. Snouted dogs run down their prey where flat-faced dogs fight like big cats – well-timed leaps followed by cl...
I lived in Phoenix for 12 years. I’ve been a lender there, since 1995. Anyone familiar with Phoenix knows that Russell is an institution. Everyone within reach of the Phoenix television and radio airwaves knows Russell. I’ve watched Russell lose weight and gain gray hair, over the years,...