Ah, summertime at the lake. Wet dog smell, hot pine needles, sagebrush, Jeffrey pines and the faint aroma of sunscreen you definitely forgot to reapply. Does it really get any better than that? Actually, yes, it does—if you have just purchased the best inflatable paddle board for dogs and you are ready to launch yourself …
Let’s be real—nothing says California summer quite like dry hiking trails, overpriced iced matchas, and rattlesnakes stretched out in the sun like they’re on a Palm Springs wellness retreat. Meanwhile, you’re out here trying to burn off that kale and sweet potato brunch quiche, and your dog is living their absolute best life—sniffing everything, peeing …
Anyone who uses the term “I’m bored” does not have cats. I have friends who complain about boredom. I have never been bored a day in my life. I can’t even fathom what boredom might look like in a day filled with work, cleaning the house, trying to find me time on the high elevation …
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 …
Today I’m hiking for myself. I’m not carrying anyone else’s discarded blue plastic poop bags out (Besides mine and my dogs). I’m not picking up anyone else’s trash. I’m certainly not breaking down anyone else’s fire pits. I spend ninety percent of my life entertaining other people and cleaning up the once pristine forest. As …