Rob’s Blog
The Wolf Is At The Door
Andrew Weissmann For years, people warned about creeping authoritarianism, the erosion of democratic norms, and the hollowing out of institutions. To some, these warnings felt like the boy who cried wolf—exaggerations, political fear-mongering, or just the usual noise...
Trump Voter Ignorance Hurts Everyone
Being elected President by voters who know and care little about the truth does not erase the facts about Donald Trump: He is a convicted felon (34 counts). He is an adjudicated rapist. He is a traitor who attempted to overturn the 2020 election. He knows and cares...
Christian Nationalism Is Not Christian
Here is an excellent sermon from James Talarico, a seminary student, Texas State Representative, and a former middle school teacher. https://youtu.be/Blph_2RSBno?si=Xt1oy_EQGRJssDD4 In Christ there is no east or west,in him no south or north,but one great fellowship...
Our Northgate Springers
Photo albums of our Northgate English Springer Spaniels: Marvel (Northgate's Twinkle Star CGC), and Oshie (GCH SILVER Northgate’s Power Play). We'll soon be adding new photos to these albums, so please visit again to see what's new! Marvel (Northgate's Twinkle Star):...
Meet Oshie!
Our New Family Member: GCH SILVER Northgate’s Power Play Oshie was bred by Maurisa Payne (Northgate English Springer Spaniels). He was born on June 16, 2018, the year the Washington Capitals won their first Stanley Cup, and named after the team's right wing player,...
Nantahala Lake – Grace Cottage
We stayed at Grace Cottage, on Nantahala Lake, in August, 2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlxusN_6wYM&feature=youtu.be Click any thumbnail to enlarge:
Nantahala Cabin In The Woods
We stayed at this lovely cabin in the Nantahala Forest in August, 2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=po7EOzlWzjc&feature=youtu.be Click any thumbnail to enlarge:
Northgate ESS Owners on Facebook
Our Marvel! Born 12-10-14 at Northgate Are you the owner of a Northgate English Springer Spaniel from Maurisa Payne? If so, please visit and join our Facebook Group. Marisa has brought several litters of beautiful Springers into the world during the past year. It...
Frosted Springer Spaniel
Marvel is our beautiful English Springer Spaniel from Maurisa Payne’s Northgate. She was born on December 10, 2014, and came home with us on February 2, 2014. At this writing, she’s 11 weeks old. Her name suits her because she is marvelous in every way! Click here to...
Meet Our New Marvel!
Meet our wonderful new family member, Marvel! She is a beautiful English Springer Spaniel from Maurisa Payne's Northgate. She was born on December 10, 2014, and came home with us on February 2, 2015. At this writing, she's just a little more than 8 weeks old. Her name...