I just love this book! Canine Washington (by Cheryl S. Smith) is full of useful information about “where to play and stay with your dog” in Washington state, and it’s beautifully-organized. Each geographical location is clearly divided into helpful categories: dog parks, hikes and dog-tolerant parks, dog-friendly activities, dog-tolerant hotels and campgrounds, pet stores, doggy daycare and grooming, vets and emergency care, and shelters.… Read the rest
I hadn’t visited Colonial Williamsburg since I worked there for a summer in college, so when I returned last fall to drop my niece off at school, I feared the magic might have worn off. How wrong I was! We had a great time, even in the heat and humidity, and I long to go back.… Read the rest
My sun-deprived sister-in-law requested stone crab claws at a waterside cafe, so we went to the Dry Dock Waterfront Grill. The hostess seated us in the outdoor patio and, noticing Chloe in her messenger bag, invited us to let her out (I tied her shortened leash to a chair leg and gave her the pad from the bottom of her bag to lie on) and brought her a bowl of water.… Read the rest
