If you, like I, are a fan of the most secluded California lake camping spots, then come with me on a California road trip adventure! So, off we jet-packed at 5 a.m., farting our way up Highway 395 (I swear, the dog’s just a natural gas factory), fueled by Raisin Bran and way too much …
Let’s face it, we live in an ever more catastrophic world. Sometimes I feel like we are living through a dystopian novel every day. Seriously, even Stephen King himself couldn’t write this shit. So, how do you prepare for the inevitable with humor and a touch of existential dread? With a bit of planning, you, …
Fur Real, Karen, Put Down the Drugstore Pet Shampoo. Yes, natural grooming for long-haired cats is possible. So, your long-haired cat looks like a majestic woodland creature one day and a smelly dust bunny with legs the next. You’re googling “How to help my cat’s fur be shiny,” and “How to bathe a cat without …
Why do I need a vacation? Because I’m drowning in stress from working seven days a week, running a small business, and—just to really spice things up—I made the catastrophic error of visiting the Verizon Wireless store in Big Bear Lake today. Big Bear Lake is known for our majestic alpine forests, hiking trails and …
I hate to be “that neighbor,” but when your dogs have been howling like they’re reenacting a Sarah McLachlan ASPCA commercial for three straight nights because you went on a “quick weekend getaway” and left them outside in coyote territory like you’re filming Survivor: Backyard Edition? Oh honey. I will call code enforcement. I will …

