Editor’s Message

New Year’s resolutions are not just for humans anymore. I am pretty sure my two cats have made some that will benefit their tough lives of being indoor cats. This has their own personalities after spending their first days in the alley before being rescued.

Feds claim control of land over arachnoid

The federal government declared parts of John Yearwood’s central Texas farm as critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act, placing private land under federal control.

Barking in the New Year

As we leap into a new year, pet parents across the U.S. are setting their sights on ‘pawsome’ resolutions to ensure their furry companions lead happy, healthy, and tail-wagging lives. TripsWithPets.

Make It Legal

It continues to shock me year after year that family members choose to fight over who “gets” to be the executor of an estate under someone’s will.

Holiday traditions

One of my favorite stories is “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. How many other tales feature a miser, four ghosts, tombstones, and a goose? Before I read this story, I thought it was about somebody named Carol.

CCH encourages health, wellness this holiday season

The holiday season is upon us, ushering in a time of family get-togethers and festive activities. But the rush of the holidays also brings several health and safety risks.

Late greeting cards

A friend asked me if it was OK to delay sending holiday cards until late December. I asked two questions: (1) Will you send me a card? (2) Does it contain a gift certificate? Actually, I believe a late card is a great card. Here are three good reasons -- and two average ones – to delay mailing: 1.

Editor’s Message

It is nearly Christmas and people all over the world will celebrate in their own way, many with quite different traditions from those in the United States. While we all love the traditional Christmas dinner, it might surprise a few people to know that in Japan it is “Kentucky for Christmas.

Editor’s Message

As I ponder making decorated cookies again this year (a tedious yet rewarding task) I am reminded of the time-proven rules of ye olde bakers.

Chicken or Egg?

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? People have known about chickens for nearly 3000 years. Chicken drawings were even discovered on ancient pottery. Maybe that’s where we get the saying, “A chicken in every pot.