Animals are reliable, many full of love, true in their affections, predictable in their actions, grateful and loyal. Difficult standards … More
Tag: relationships
an Alpha dog
3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests … More
humor is personal
Your temperament is what you write with, but it’s also how you deal with the world. – Seamus Heaney (www.brainyquote.com) Men … More
Clouds ‘n dog hair in my coffee
I had some dreams, they were clouds in my coffee – “You’re So Vain”, Carly Simon With apologies to Carly … More
Enthusiasm
I think my dogs are perpetual optimists. They waited until after 2 today to get a walk around the neighborhood, … More
the lead dog
“I think the big thing that helped me was knowing that I didn’t have to be Superman. I have amazing … More
Sunday relief
Sunday is ending as it began, with minor though annoying+ discomfort. This morning I wanted to write, but a dull … More
Guilt-free with a slice of bacon
Every man is guilty of all the good he didn’t do. – Voltaire As a recovering perfectionist, I know a thing … More
the dogs don’t mind
It started like any other “ab”normal day. Woke up to find Dexter on the bed, paws in the air, snoring … More