Author: boolie

My Favorite Hiking Companion

Our dog Bear at the overlook on the Marcus Landslide Trail in McDowell Sonoran Preserve in Scottsdale, Arizona on January 18, 2026. Original: _A671234.ARW

One of the nice things about hiking with Bear is how comfortable people are talking to me compared to when I’m alone. You would not believe how many times I’ve been told that I’m so handsome and well-behaved. Thankfully they also complement Bear, particularly the horse riders who appreciate his gentleness around their nervous steeds.

Our dog Bear at the overlook on the Brown’s Mountain Trail in McDowell Sonoran Preserve in Scottsdale, Arizona on January 25, 2026. Original: _A671501.ARW

First picture:
📷: Sony A6700 | Sony-Zeiss 24mm f/1.8
🗓️: January 18, 2026

Second picture:
📷: Sony A6700 | Sony-Zeiss 24mm f/1.8
🗓️: January 25, 2026

The Hall Monitor

Our dog Bear relaxes in the hallway next to our kitchen on November 28, 2025. Original: _Z727125.NEF

Bear loves to sleep in the hallway, halfway between my office and my wife’s office. He’s sleeping there now, quietly snoring in the dark. He had been sleeping beside me on the couch but he’ll sometimes get up and go where it’s dark and quiet and free of cats.

📷: Nikon Z 7II | Nikon 24-70 f/4
🗓️: November 28, 2025