With a respectful nod to Messrs.’ Rogers and Hammerstein, I must say that here in Bellaire, June really is Bustin’ Out All Over! This last weekend I saw the first of what I hope will be many painted turtles make its way across our lawn and into the river. This turtle migration appears to begin at Craven Pond and continues into Intermediate River and points beyond. Last year, never before having observed any such phenomenon, I was delighted to learn that this turtle parade i

hew! It’s been a hectic time around this house. For the past two weeks I have been host to family and friends from the west coast. Animal lovers all, I have cheerfully encouraged them to come with me on my twice-weekly shifts at the Center. It has been an interesting experience to watch my guests as they observe the daily goings on in a communal multi cat/dog sanctuary. Our first visitor was my adult son whose lifelong love of animals made him (in my mind) a perfect companion