Fourth of July challenges and opportunities

Chris Frost Tri County Sentry · July 8, 2022

Fourth of July challenges and opportunities

Oxnard-- Okay, it’s time to get back to work, and I hope that everyone had a happy and safe July 4th weekend full of hamburgers, hot dogs, corn on the cob, friends, and family.

LET’S all remem­ber that we live in the greatest country on the planet, despite the challenges, and living in a Constitutional Democratic Republic brings everyone together, disagree respectfully, and remember that our country supersedes our disagreements.

With all that said, there are some challenges that I had to encounter over the weekend, starting with the fireworks, which are illegal in the City of Oxnard.

That creates a challenge for my dogs, Daisy and Buddy, as fireworks send them into clingy, panic mode. How can I turn this into a win for my to-do list? When Buddy decided to sit on my lap and be my new best friend because he was scared, I took out the groomer, and I am happy to say that he no longer has way too much fur. It’s pretty warm outside; he must be cooler and more comfortable. When he sees the trimmer, he usually runs away, but I guess his fear of fireworks outweighs his hate of getting groomed.

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