Rescuing A Puppy Mill Dog
By · March 12, 2010 · CommentsThis Monday I had the unique experience to transport a dog that had been rescued from a large puppy mill busted in the South. There were hundreds of dogs that were rescued — too many to all go to the same place. They went to several large metropolitan area shelters, for further transport to various [...]
Continue reading »When Pets Get Sick
By · February 25, 2010 · CommentsIf you have pets, you probably either take them for granted — or even sometimes begrudge the demands they make on your for feeding, grooming, vet care, and — if it’s a dog — the exercise (never mind that the exercise helps keep YOU fit. . . )
But when your pet gets sick? That’s when [...]
Dog Writers’ Awards 2010
By · February 15, 2010 · CommentsThis year I got a nice Valentine’s present. The annual Dog Writers of America Awards presentation and banquet was held February 14th at the Affinia Hotel in Manhattan. I was nominated for a Maxwell Award (the Dog Writers’ equivalent of a Pulitzer Prize) for an article i wrote for The Corgi Cryer (the Club Magazine [...]
Continue reading »Snow Angels
By · February 12, 2010 · CommentsToday I want to give a shout-out to a very cool group of kids who deserve it. They call themselves The Snow Angels.
Here’s the story about this. A few years back a group of African American high school kids in our neighborhood got together and did something really cool. They started a little business for [...]
What’s The Tribe Up To?
By · February 10, 2010 · CommentsIn the “old days” we knew where we belonged. We were part of a family, a village, a clan, and a tribe. It was easy to see.
Now? It all depends on your interests. Your beliefs. Your hobbies. And yes to some extent your family, friends, and affiliations are what define you too.
But for most of [...]
There’ll Be Some Changes Made
By · April 14, 2009 · CommentsHi everyone!
2010 is well underway; we’ve had some super storms and another Super Bowl; there’s a fresh political movement under way (or trying to get started. Whether it’s going to emerge as a viable third political party or not? We’ll see.) And those are just a couple of signs that change is afoot.
I know that [...]
