Right hand dogs, non-resolving and cell-free shopping

Right hand dogs, non-resolving and cell-free shopping

Dear Rachel,

The city is going to make a big change to the sidewalks in Durango. How about a change in the walking of dogs on the river trail? Right now, most dogs heel on the left side of the person walking. Why not reverse this and have dogs walk to the right? This will be like driving in England. Plus, the dog will be in the grass to do his duty. I know this might be a change but it’s safer for dogs and bikers.

– Pit Bull

Dear Unleashed,

This sounds like even more madness than usual. It’s bold of you to presume that most dogs on the trail are heeling at all, let alone on the left. I think our real problem is that horrendous abomination known as the retractable leash, that lets dogs run amok all over the place. Banning those will work wonders for human and canine-kind.

– Let walking dogs lie, Rachel


Dear Rachel,

Whoever decided that the New Year was the right time for resolutions and “Becoming a Better You” had to either be high or living in the southern hemisphere. This is no time for self-improvement. This is a time for blankets, hot toddies and storing up fat for the summer adventures to come. Don’t you think we could start, like, Fourth of July resolutions or something? 

– New Year’s Dissolution

Dear Lack of Resolve,

Oh, are we supposed to actually take action on our resolutions in January? I thought the whole point was to brainstorm and daydream about how we’ll become better people … starting sometime later, after all the eager beavers have given up on the gym. Ideally, by the time we’ve finished daydreaming sometime in the spring, we’ll have forgotten all about our resolutions and carry on as always.

– Dream on, Rachel 


Dear Rachel,

I see that as of Jan. 1 use of hand-held cell phones while driving is banned. But how about also for people who push a grocery cart in City Market while on the phone? They don’t even pull over to talk. I’ve been hit twice by these people and not even a “so sorry.” They just keep talking and shopping. Thank god my eggs didn’t brake. Your thoughts on this moving issue.

– Cart Patrol

Dear Wobbly Wheel,

Eggs are fragile enough. Can you imagine if they had braking power? Every 2 feet, they’d be tapping those suckers and screaming “Ah! Slow down!” Kind of like my mom does when she’s a passenger in the car. But seriously, I’m sorry for any time I’ve bumped into you. I keep my shopping list on my phone, so I can’t put it away. Also, it keeps me from having to talk to you. Even to say I’m sorry.

– Outta my way, Rachel

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