Rewarding Good Behavior

I wish more people understood that people, like dogs, need their good behavior rewarded. My dogs cheerfully do what I ask of them because they know they will get some kind of positive reward – tummy rubs, ball throwing, treats or a happy “good girl!” But I don’t...

Zen and the art of Painting

No, not like landscapes or anything that requires artistic talent. I am talking about putting paint on walls and changing the room, using “Polar Bear White” trim, and making the nicks and other imperfections go away. Painting is healthy and theraputic. In...