publisher’s message

Well, this is it, folks. My final column as the publisher of Chelsea Update. After the many thousands of words I read – because not a single story was published on this site without me reading every single word of … Read more

The time has come for me to retire. I wish I could say my decision was based on something other than a recently diagnosed terminal illness, but the facts are the facts. And the facts are what I’ve spent my … Read more

When you set the bar low, sometimes it’s pretty easy to jump over it. And that’s just what Aidan did in his first time in the Advanced Rally ring in Toledo on March 7. I set three goals for us. … Read more

Sometimes in the Rally ring, you experience something special. A feeling that you are so in sync with your dog that the two of you are one. Aidan and I have been training hard to achieve this but there have … Read more

Saturday, I was able to finish a goal for my dear friend Nancy Jennings and her Toller Gopher. I alluded to it in a previous column, but didn’t want to jinx it – in case I wasn’t able to pull … Read more

Have you ever awoken on a weekend, and while enjoying a cup of coffee decided to do something kinda off the wall? Something that at the time sounded like a good idea even though it might blow up at the … Read more

There is something wonderful to be said about taking time off. I highly recommend it. Not just during the holidays, but at other times throughout the year as well. I sure plan to do more of that in 2026. Call … Read more

I hope everyone is enjoying a lovely Christmas Day with family and friends. Aidan, Drake and I will be entertaining a group of friends for a turkey feast and showing off our mutual Christmas gift. For the last several weeks, … Read more

Dear Readers: With news (hopefully) slowing down as we head into the holiday season, I’m going to take some time to relax, recharge and in between, work on a few home projects for the next three weeks. As longtime readers … Read more

As I start planning for 2026, I am appealing to you, the readers, to encourage the businesses that you might own or work for, or organizations that you belong to or support, to please consider advertising on Chelsea Update. On … Read more

The newest full-time furry staff member at Chelsea Update will learn the importance of the Saturday after Thanksgiving in this household.  For those readers who aren’t football fans, or who might have been living under a rock this week and … Read more

I won’t bury the lead on this column because I’m super proud of Mr. Aidan. On Nov. 15, in just his fifth time in the ring, Aidan achieved his first perfect 100 score and his first Rally class win. He … Read more

For more than 25 years, I’ve been entering cross stitch pieces in the Chelsea Community Fair and each year, there are less entries. Every year, I have folks remark how much they enjoy seeing my pieces. And every year I … Read more