“If only I could understand what my dog was thinking.” Have you ever said that to yourself? I have. I’m guessing there are millions of us since researchers keep working on tools that translate barks and harnesses that allow handlers to communicate with dogs at a distance. But do you ever sit down to think …
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Dr. Horrible Goes To The Dogs
I’m a freaky, anti-tech Luddite. I don’t have a cell phone, tablet, or even a television (and they’ve been around for 70 years). But I LOOOOOOOOOOVE the internet. Why? Because, at least for now, it’s a relatively cheap place for creative people to share their works with the world. And my latest favorite creative person …
Some Amazing Dogs I Wish I Had
I’m not proud of myself. But sometimes I feel envy. No, I don’t covet my neighbor’s car. Or wish I had someone else’s house. But every so often I meet an amazing dog. And I wish I had one just like him. The Amazing Dog Who Waits A contractor who works in my neighborhood had …
A Sign Of Things To Come?
Do you know what Honey is standing in front of and what it means? Shhhh, people from New England, mountain regions, the midwest, Canada, and upstate New York and Pennsylvania. Let’s see if the folks from Florida and California and other warm spots can figure it out on their own. These markers appeared on every hydrant …
Why People Who Love Animals Must Vote
It’s election day in the United States. Our local polls just opened a few minutes ago. Even if I weren’t a political junkie who pays close attention to current events, I’d still have to vote. Because I have a furry critter lying on my floor. And I love her. And all people who love animals …
The Weekend My Dog Went Crazy
I tell you a lot of nice stories about my dog Honey. How she’s so smart and sweet. And a good foster-sister. But sometimes I worry that her fur isn’t on too tight (actually, if you look at the tumbleweeds under my bed, you know her fur isn’t on too tight). And this weekend was a …
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Big Dogs Of Literature
What could be better than curling up with a good book on a cold, rainy morning? How about curling up with a good book about dogs on a cold, rainy morning? Here are a few of my favorites. Literature Goes To The Dogs How many of these would you like to read? Pom Sawyer by …
Why I Love Halloween (Except When I Hate It)
Halloween. It’s my favorite love/hate holiday of the year. Halloween is a time to be creative, have fun, and take part in a huge neighborhood celebration. Heck, despite my preference for naked dogs, I’ve even been known to chuckle at the occasional clever dog costume (I especially love the guy who dressed as a hot dog while …