Jack, Jack Kerouac

Jack was our chihuahua rat-terrier. He was so old his back arched like a question mark. He was blind and almost entirely deaf. We didn’t want to put him to sleep, because despite all of that, he was a walking …

Trials, Tribulations, and Triumphs

It’s been a while since I’ve written here. I apologize for the gaps in my posts. Writing all day at work doesn’t make it easy to come home and write anything…at all. But, here I am, catching up.(Grammar be damned). …

A Home with Opposable Thumbs

I’ve always been one of those people who don’t go unnoticed—like it or not—because I’m constantly making my presence known to the people around me. And, I don’t mean that I’m particularly interesting, or fun, or even all that great …

A Certain Kind of Crazy

Anxiety has plagued me for as long as I can remember. But, the good news is, it creates an alternative reality for me where I can move really, really fast and no one ever seems to question jerky hand movements, …

Goodbye is Never Forever

We recently had to say goodbye to our 12-year-old Miniature Pinscher on May 8, 2015. It was a very difficult decision to make, but we were slightly relieved once we finally came to terms with it. Everyday is a struggle—not just …

ASF—Saving Lives, One Aussie at A Time

One of my fondest memories growing up was the time I spent with my Mom-mom. She was a wonderful woman who loved her family and adored her grandchildren. But, what made Mom-mom so special is that she also had an …

Conversations with LB: When The Wife’s Away, The Republic Will Play

My fiancée has been traveling for her new job for the past month. It’s been kind of lonely, but I find ways to entertain myself with the dogs and my neighbors and such. First, she traveled to Florida for five …

Training Tips: Love Your Dogs, and Their Behavior!

It’s no secret that I don’t have the most well-behaved dogs in the world. I’m a writer, not a dog-trainer. I do, however, have an obedience training certification and experience working with very intelligent, very high maintenance breeds. Having four dogs …