Excerpt from “Tail Wags and Whiskers…” “…I took a deep breath. I could walk away, but I’d be back, probably tomorrow. And what if this beautiful gray and tan tabby kitty was gone? “I’ll take her,” I said to the saleswoman. The lady nodded and smiled, no doubt thinking I’d been the easiest sale […]
Let’s face it: most of us were at the height of youthful beauty in our twenties—those flawless faces, luscious hair, and toned waists. And yet, why were those years also filled with such angst and uncertainty? Alas, valuable lessons come with age. Here are five I wish I knew at 23. You Might Not Be […]
As children, we all have memories of when our parents did something embarrassing—whether intentionally, or not. Alas, my own offspring are no exceptions. Here are five stories they still love to torment me with… Singing in the car – Apparently, my off-key renditions of “Oops, I Did it Again” by Britney Spears or “Light My […]
It comes around every five weeks, and I dread it. Libby, our little Yorkshire terrier, needs the “beauty parlor,” also known as the groomer—in a big way. I know there’ll be drama, spectacle, and pathos. And that’s just from me. This is never an easy […]
Many of us can’t help it. We look at a serpent and our skin crawls. Our immediate response is fear. Still, being part of a Facebook nature group has softened me a little toward these slithery creatures. Maybe even changed my outlook in certain ways. Most people on this Audubon thread are as scared […]
My husband Randy and I have been seeing the same couple’s therapist for years. She’s adorable, fluffy, but doesn’t take insurance. Strangely, she also never utters a word. Instead, when we make progress, she wags her tail. Yes, our little Yorkie terrier is the best family psychologist we’ve found, for 5 great reasons… She […]
Excerpt from “Tail Wags and Whiskers”… “…But Simon had another phobia, even worse than cages. One summer night, a few months after we adopted him, he approached our bed while I read. To my surprise he stood, panting with fright, head down, and eyes wide. “What’s the matter, Simon?” At first, I had no […]
Its always an interesting discussion. Some people would rather face the Iron Maiden than publicly dine alone—anywhere. I’m sort of in the middle. Then there are those who do it without a second thought, and enjoy every moment, like my friend Katie. Katie loves going to a fancy neighborhood French restaurant by herself around 8:00 […]
Sometimes we think we know our neighborhood well, but then find an intriguing place we never knew existed. This happened to me recently when I had to return a pair of shoes to Amazon. These loafers weren’t bad, just a little too snug. So, I did the thing I’ve done for years when I had […]
