Fun Stories

Prairie dogs live over much of the Western and parts of the Mid-Western United States. Black-tailed prairie dogs, like these, are common in my area of Colorado.

Ravens are magical, mystical, mysterious birds. They seem even more so when they stop by to chat with Buddha and share lunch from the spiritual offerings.

This precious pup is not really in jail, she is just pretending. Of course with that face she wouldn't be in long if she were in jail.

I've taken up a new hobby. Stalking. Yep, that's right. I follow Mom all over the house because I love her so much and she knows where the treats are. If she's not home I follow Dad.

Cat lovers know that they leave drawers open at their own risk. These openings are cat magnets. Cats will immediately show up to snoop, dig, and/or nest. Oh, and shed. All over your clean clothes.

Darwin never got around to dogs in his scientific research on evolution. If he had, he might have learned about the evolution of 'puppy dog eyes.'

Now here is something you don't see every day -- or any day -- a damselfly using a goose feather as a raft to go sailing. If he'd start up his wings he'd even have an outboard motor.

I've written about 'support dogs' and 'robotic dogs' in the past, but never a robotic canine created primarily for the support of the elderly. Today, I'm happy to research and write about Tombot's proof-of-concept robotic pooch named "Jennie" who was developed specifically for older patients.