Dog Day

Our homestead has always been a great place for dogs. From friends and family visiting with their dogs (see A Good Dog Looking for a Good Home) to occasional dog sitting (see Puppy Camp and Dog on the Homestead) our four-footed visitors appreciate the rugged terrain, fresh air, frequent outdoor activities, and abundance of squirrels.

On the most recent sunny day, we all had lunch on the veranda, then moved to the water’s edge. Our current doggy guest, Lettie, seemed to enjoy the moment even more than we did.

"Hi, I'm Lettie!" (Photo: Sarah A. Zeiger.)

“Hi, I’m Lettie!” (Photo: Sarah A. Zeiger.)

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The Obligation to Bear Arms

Our rights, responsibilities, obligations and privileges have been hot topics across the nation lately. This last week, though, what weighs most heavily on my shoulders is the obligation to bear arms.

The annual Tier II Subsistence Moose Hunt started September 15th and could run as late as October 7th. I drew a permit this year, so once again, I’m trying to figure out what to do about it.

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