On my mom's birthday (11 days after she died) my dad, Charlie, and I went to the nursing home where she (and my dad to a large extent) spent the last 15 years of her life. Many residents are happy to see a dog, and derive comfort from petting Charlie.
My new favorite park (because it is close, fully fenced, uncrowded, and woody) Dane Park in Brookline near the Newton line, was were I took Charlie yet again this weekend. ( Read more... )