Tag: pets

My husband recently shared a sad post on his Facebook page of a dog on death row at the animal shelter named Cornflake. We already have two dogs, but Cornflake looked like he could use a loving home.

"Honey, you can’t post a photo of a mange and scab-covered dog on death row named Cornflake and expect me NOT to go save him! You brought this on yourself."

If you’ve ever had a pet, you’ve experienced the many benefits animals bring to our lives. They are friends and companions, sometimes even a part of who we are—and despite the occasional potty-training accident or destroyed shoe, our pets bring us untold amounts of joy, humor, love, and happiness.

For people who are experiencing depression, however, pets can provide something even more important: a reason to live, and to keep on living.

You and your spouse have been discussing it, and have come to the conclusion that you are both ready to take the plunge. It’s time to bring an addition into your family—a pet!

Whether it’s just you and your spouse or if you have children, getting a pet should not be a decision that’s made on the spur of the moment. Putting great thought into it, before making any final decisions, will be seriously beneficial to everyone in the long run.

The word is out. There’s something wrong with Thanksgiving.

As with so many other holidays, we have ruined its original concept with enforced traditions: Macy’s parade, turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie, televised football. Don’t get me wrong, I like all of these traditions, I just don’t know what they have to do with gratitude, or with immigrants thanking locals for helping them survive.

The vineyards of Lucas & Lewellen have fast become legendary for lovers of distinctive premium wines from Santa Barbara County. The wines have their beginning in 400 acres of land planted to 25 unique varieties in the region’s three principal growing regions. These regions feature microclimates ranging from cool Santa Maria Valley, to moderate Los Alamos Valley, to warm Santa Ynez Valley. From these distinctive vineyards come the grapes that create a marvelous portfolio of full-flavored reds including Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Port; and white wines including Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Riesling, and Chardonnay. A méthode champenoise Sparkling wine (a rarity in the region), rounds out the Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards portfolio.