For some time now, I’ve been struggling with the challenges posed by adding Cooper to our family. Last week, after a series of events, I made the heart-wrenching decision to find her a new home. I contacted Seattle Pug Rescue and asked them about their surrender process. They walked me through it in a very [...]
About a year and a half ago, Shane bought me a bird feeder for my birthday. It was a brilliant gift: modern looking and bright red and generally fabulous. At the time, I was more captured by its architectural qualities than by its association with minuscule flying dinosaurs. Fast forward to now. Right now. When I [...]
It’s early Mother’s Day morning, and my family’s still sleeping. I’m up early with the dogs, the birds, and the New York Times. As I rose this morning to take care of Lily and Cooper, I was struck with an intense feeling of gratitude. I am surrounded by life. By loveliness. When I stop and [...]
Today I just happened to be walking by a Hello Kitty store. Then I just happened to walk in. Lina now owns a HK mug and water bottle. (From which, presumably, she can drink the elixir of life). I also realized why Kitty is my higher power of choice for Lina. She’s very neat, likes [...]