As Don suns himself in Belize, Ed and I are here in Vermont, watching winter slowly fade away into mud spring. I, for one, could have used one last good snow, but I guess I shouldn’t count it out just yet (at least that’s what Art would say!).

I’ve been here for almost three years now, but I have only recently partaken in a the official Small Dog rite of passage: I got a dog (Maggie, left)! Having never had a dog before, now I understand why everyone here is so passionate about their companions, and why they love having them at work. I am now truly an equal-opportunity animal lover!

With that said, Maggie (or Weenus, as we affectionately call her) is still relatively young—eight months—so my husband and I are in the midst of training her to be a respectful, obedient (and happy!) dog. We’re reading the books, watching the videos and talking to our fellow dog lovers here, but I’d love any words of wisdom you seasoned dog owners may have—feel free to email me at kali@smalldog.com.

Which brings me back to Kibbles & Bytes. Don, Ed and I work hard to make K&B an interesting newsletter filled with tidbits that you’ll actually use in your daily Mac life. Are there things we’re missing? Things we do well, but not enough of? Just so perfect you can’t wait to tell us? Let us know—email me or Ed, since you know, Don’s reception on the beach may be a little limited!

And finally, a fond farewell to Jerome York, member of Apple’s Board of Directors, who died yesterday at age 71. He believed in the company when many others did not, and was often referred to as a “turnaround master.” I think it’s safe to say that he got a chance to see Apple turn it around. Rest in peace, Jerry!