Humans Sit Here: Saying goodbye to our 18-year-old dog, Eddie
Life is What Happens Last Thursday I found myself sitting in a chair that read, “Humans Sit Here,” in an exam room at Ventnor Veterinary Office. But there was no dog with me. “Am I your first human patient?” I asked Dr. Jessica Grant. “Not at all,” she said gently....
The Judgement of Paris: The 50th anniversary
Drink Up! Fifty years ago, on May 24, 1976, a wine tasting event in Paris, France, changed the wine world forever. Steven Spurrier, an Englishman, a wine expert, and an entrepreneur living in Paris, brought together the crème de la crème of French winemakers,...
Teaching dogs how to walk on a leash: The role of harnesses
When teaching a dog or puppy to walk nicely, many believe that purchasing a harness will give them either more control or will stop the pulling altogether. However, neither thought is exactly true. It’s important to know that there is only one type of harness that is...
The early bird advantage
From the editor For years, I admired people who woke up early — especially those who made it to the beach to see the sun rise. That was never me. I was the one hitting snooze, convincing myself that five more minutes would make a difference. It never did. Somewhere...
Striking the balance between planting seeds vs. seedlings in the garden
Now that we have made it past Mother’s Day (the unofficial start of the gardening season), we can get serious about planting. When it comes to growing vegetables and herbs, you can take two different approaches. You could head over to the garden nursery and purchase...
