Abby Sunshine

Today is a United States holiday, honoring the birthday of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. To learn more about Dr. King, consider reading A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr. by David A. Adler. This book highlights his childhood and family. It’s an excellent story that reveals his life and legacy in a manner [...]

How “ready” are you? Let’s think about it. What are three important things about being prepared? 1. Be alert and attentive, know your surroundings. 2. Think ahead to what comes next. 3. When the moment arrives, don’t miss it. If there ever were a canine, ready at all times, I think it could be Abby [...]

You can see the reflection in our window of the photographer and the houses across the street. Look at these intricate designs. They look like strands of delicate jewelry, stretching across the window. What do you see in this frosty picture?

Jack Frost Author Unknown A pretty brook was running at play With little Jack Frost on a cold winter’s day. It stopped to rest at the foot of a hill Making a pond all quiet and still. “Aha!” said Jack Frost, “Now isn’t that nice?” And quickly he turned the water to ice.

Jack Frost has visited our home and left a lovely design upon our window. Tradition holds Jack Frost responsible for leaving frosty crystal patterns on windows on cold mornings. What do you see in this frozen piece of artwork?

Notice Abby’s eyes open as she wakes up to the sight of a kitty sitting right beside her. She might be wondering, “is this a dream?” Abby and her feline “sister,” Thorndyke, have made great strides in their relationship. Though they haven’t always seen eye to eye on the idea of fun, they have calmed [...]

“What does a dog do on his day off? He can’t lie around – that’s his job.” George Carlin

Abby and Renae stop for a moment to pose for a picture. Notice Abby’s energetic stance. Her exuberance on these chilly days is contagious. It makes the rest of us add a little bounce to our step. Renae doesn’t look too cold, right? OK, now Abby’s good humor has gone a little too far. . [...]

These bitterly cold days do wonders for Abby’s style. How do you like her goatee?I bet you never thought about Abby looking just like this guy. . . Which beard style would you say looks most like Abby?

A dog owns nothing, yet is seldom dissatisfied. — Irish Proverb