In this episode, Jean Jackman traces a joyful birthday of local adventures with her husband, hiking flower-bright canyons and planning future travels. Maggy Gorrill turns a rogue cockroach into a witty, heartfelt look at vermin and the vulnerability of building a new life on the West Coast. And David Blake shares three hilarious animal escapades—from a naked bird rescue to a cat-launched midnight attack, plus the fire-saving dog—that reveal how creatures shape our lives in the most unexpected ways.
A naked bird rescue, a head-launching cat named Stomper, and a dog's midnight fire alarm—three animal-fueled family fiascos prove cats truly have staff, while dogs save the day.
At 84, Alan leads his family on wildflower-strewn hikes through Yolo Bypass and Cold Canyon, marveling at peak blooms, mountain vistas, and a lifetime of adventures—from nude creek swims to upcoming fjord cruises—grateful for thriving kin.
