The Call: Pixie in Catherine’s Lap — Jessica Just a girl and her dog… Response: One Expensive Dog — Cheryl We got Caddie from the Denver Dumb Friends League when she was about 1.5 years old. It cost us about $100 just to take her home, but that was nothing compared to what we’ve spent […]

The Call: Henry’s Guitar was Silent — Cheryl Last night, Luke, Bridget and Henry went to the annual All-Nighter at the YMCA with a church group they belong to. They swam, played dodgeball, participated in team challenges, and had an all-around great time. Dennis picked them up at 5 am. The house was quieter than […]

The Call: Beading Cord — Cheryl Years ago, I bought this silk cord to restring some pearls. I have yet to open the package. The Response: Pixie’s Ears — Jessica Pixie’s ears are as soft as silk. And she was too busy playing with the other dog, India, to sit and let me get a […]

The Call: Pixie’s Spot — Jessica Sure, I could concoct a story about Pixie and how she relates to the call for today. But the truth is, I spent all day trying to come up with something funny or clever and just kept coming up empty. Some days are like that and finally it was […]

The Call: Pixie — Jessica Pixie, my daughter’s cavalier spaniel, lies on her lap while she finishes reading her school work. My dear old dog, most constant of all friends. —William Croswell Doane Response: The Family that Plays Together … — Cheryl I’m very thankful that my kids are friends as much as they are […]

The Call: Long Distance — Cheryl I have one older brother and one older sister. Maureen and I have always been close, and I was very thankful that our sixth child was a girl. With four brothers, Bridget needed a sister. Mine has been one of my closest companions, and I hope that Bridget and […]