We live in a world filled with a great many things.  There is much to be said for all our technical and scientific advances.  Those of us lucky enough to benefit from the progress seen in our country should appreciate the work and dedication that brought these successes about.

I am grateful for all I have.  I possess many of the "extras".  Yet, what brings me the most joy and makes me feel the best is spending time with Clara, Esther, and Sheena.  They are dobermans - that means they are sweet, loyal, playful, noble, and non-threateningly aggressive.  They communicate quite well.  A head...