Category: The Dog House
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“Just” a Dog?
“This is absurd. It’s just a dog.” “Just a dog? JUST? Pathos, don’t listen. Pathos dreams of being a bear and you want to shatter those dreams by saying he’s JUST a dog? What a horrible candle-snuffing word. That’s like saying, ‘He can’t climb that mountain, he’s just a man.’ or ‘ That’s not a…
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A Rich Life
You don’t have to be rich to live a rich life. (~Charlie Gerr) Last night was a hard night. Chaos. Bickering. Tears. Forgiveness. Prayers. Peace. This morning I stood at the side window and watched as they all piled into Bri’s big ol’ truck. Cooper Dooper stood impatiently waiting next to Bri, ready to jump…
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He’s Home
“A person can learn a lot from a dog…about living each day with unbridled exuberance and joy, about seizing the moment and following your heart…to appreciate the simple things-a walk in the woods, a fresh snowfall, a nap in a shaft of winter sunlight…about optimism in the face of adversity. Mostly…about friendship and selflessness and,…
A Spring of Joy 