I harbor no delusions: This post and topic is lifestyle-specific and won’t apply, at least not in full, to lots of folks. However, if you’re in a situation like mine, I’m hoping it might be a smidge helpful. So, what’s our situation? John works a full-time job that is … [Read more...]
What’s Saving My Life Right Now
Welcome to February, friends! (HOW, I ask you, HOW are we already done with one whole month of 2021?)And welcome to "what's saving my life right now!" This post is inspired by my favorite book blog, Modern Mrs. Darcy.I've done this post twice now, once in 2018 and once … [Read more...]
The problem with, “It’s OK! He’s friendly!”
Hello, friends! And welcome to another edition of: Maggie climbs up on a soapbox and rants about dog stuff! It's been a while since I've been up here, and I sure do like this view...Recently, we've had a bunch of run-ins with dogs around town that I wanted to discuss. You … [Read more...]
2021 Pet Bloggers Journey: Creation is an act of hope
Happy New Year, friends! I hope your year ahead is gentler and more joyful than what we've faced so far.I'm here today participating in the 2021 Pet Bloggers Journey blog hop so generously hosted by Colby at PuppyInTraining.com. If you don't know Colby or his site yet, skip … [Read more...]
Why do dogs play?
Think back to your childhood for a moment: What was your favorite game to play?Did you chase your friends in tumbling games of tag or red rover? Did you wrestle with your siblings, only pausing when someone started to cry? or bleed? How about sharks-and-minnows in a … [Read more...]