Lynne Phipps

I had waited a long time, but finally, the day arrived. Seated on the plane, I wondered what it would be like to see everyone again. So much had changed. Some friends had faced tragedies. Others were terminally ill and … Read more

As I was out walking the dogs the other day, I was amazed at the amount of snow still covering the heights. Indeed, as spring has made way for summer, the mountain runoff continues to water the valleys below. The … Read more

Tasha was the most faithful of dogs. I could always trust her to be alert, night or day, to my needs and commands. In fact, throughout the thirteen years we dwelt together, I have no recollections of her ever being … Read more

When I was growing up, my life, I expect, was very similar to that of most kids. I had lots of fun. Childhood illnesses visited themselves upon me. I didn't get a lot of the things I wanted, and sometimes, … Read more

Prince, my collie, loved playing with sticks. He was forever carrying one around in his mouth and was also forever trying to bring the stick inside through the dog door. No matter how many times he tried, however, he could … Read more

Our two dogs, Prince and Candy, were very different in looks, size, temperament, and personality. Sometimes this was a good thing, and sometimes it created a problem. Candy, being the leader of the two, would often attack Prince, tearing a … Read more

As I was washing the dishes, I looked out the kitchen window and noticed a bird in the backyard. The starling was flapping about in an awkward way. As I gazed at him, seeking to figure out this puzzle, it … Read more

The young man had six silver balls pierced through his lower lip. Three studs were on each side of a semi-circle loop which joined them together. Another woman had a silver stud through her tongue and half a dozen gold … Read more

George and Henry were busy running about the apartment while I was cleaning. They often did this and never failed to come when I called. Never failed to come, that is, until one fine day when George appeared when I … Read more

Our little dog, Peanut, is old. He also has only three teeth, which means that keeping his tongue in his mouth is a full-time job. Without his teeth, it is quick to slip out the sides of his lips, which … Read more