Tag Archives: walking the dog

Adventures with Murphy: Spotting Albino Critters

Today while I was walking Murphy we spotted yet another albino critter –this time a pure white chipmunk. What’s the Deal? I don’t know what it is about Murph. I don’t know if he draws them to him because he’s a white critter magnet of some kind. I don’t know if it’s because we take so many walks and that puts us in the right places to spot them. I don’t know if it has something to do with where we live –that maybe albino animals are more prevalent in the South. All I know is that I’ve walked dogs … Continue reading →

In Search of the Elusive White Deer

We moved to Nashville in September of 2005 from Jacksonville, Florida. Among the top priorities when we moved was to find a place for Murphy and me to walk like we had with the beach. Somewhere that let us commune with nature. To my delight, Nashville is more than home to country music and honky tonks. Who knew there were a plethora of parks within the city? Ones with paths and trails galore. The Percy Warner Parks system is the largest and has many hiking trails. It’s one of my favorites. But it’s a little bit of a drive from … Continue reading →