#Haiku Friday (on a Saturday)

Oh Dog! I am overwhelmed by all the words of comfort and prayers from my friends as we have mourned Sage’s departure for the Rainbow Bridge. To update: I was very upset the following day when I realized she wasn’t coming back, but I am doing much better. Jen stayed home with us and gave […]

For Sage

I am sad to report that we have said good-bye to our dear Sage. I know I haven’t talked much about her; that’s because we knew that this day was coming and we were coming to terms with it. Sage came to live with Jen 8 years ago when her family was unable to keep […]

Urban Wildlife- Rumpy Style!

This is that cheeky squirrel that lives in the tree in our back yard. I know the picture’s not that clear, but you can see he’s holding a ball. Actually that’s a tomato…. from MY VINE! Can you believe that squirrel had the NERVE to steal that tomato while I was standing on the deck? […]

It’s You I Like!

I am confident enough in my doghood to admit that I love Mr. Rogers. I know he is no longer with us physically, but he lives on at PBS. Why do I like Mr. Rogers? Because he’s the closest to a dog that a human ever got. Mr. Rogers always welcomed Mr. McFeely. Dogs LOVE […]

Dogs and Spirituality

Kevin Nelson MD is a professor of neurology at the University of Kentucky. He thinks it is possible that dogs and cats may go through near-death experiences and have mystical experiences similar to those experienced by humans.  His book is called “The Spiritual Doorway in the Brain: Unlocking the neurology of the God experience.” I […]