At the time of this posting I am working on clearing away 'stuff'. Mostly paper stuff this time, articles I've clipped and filed, that sort of thing. Stuff that really doesn't have meaning for anyone else ... so, if I've not accessed it for years (maybe decades), why keep it? There are many books out about decluttering, and I've read several of them, but Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff: Declutter, Downsize, and Move Forward With Your Life, by Matt Paxton (with Jordan Michael Smith) is one of the best. Many of the things we have are connected to memories, but you don't have to keep that item to keep the memories, yes? This book offers wonderful ideas on how to do just that!

Do you like reading about veterinarians and the animals in their care? I do! Philipp Schott lives and works in Winnipeg, and, it seems, writes. How to Examine a Wolverine: More Tales from the Accidental Veterinarian is his second book. Dr. Schott has worked on all kinds of animals, from bees to a huge Burmese python (pet animals, not farm). The interactions are funny, heart warming, sad ... and don't forget the owners, those can be different as the pets! A good read.

Reading Hermit With Dog