One of the greatest sources of sanity - and greatest purveyors of insanity - over the last year has been my English Springer Spaniel. Bronte (my wife was an Lit Major) is full of boundless energy - and a similar amount of 'poopage.' Our backyard attests the truth of both of these statements.

We have worked hard to train her over the winter and she has made big strides - though she has her days. This summer we are determined to reclaim our yard and so she has a big dog run along the side of the house and when we re-do the fence she will receive a few upgrades in her accomodations.

As the weather has improved so has my desire to take her regular walks.

Ehkosit,

Migwec