I prefer Thanksgiving to Christmas.At least, I prefer the spirit of Thanksgiving, of expressing thanks and gratitude and joy, to the consumer-driven craze Christmas has become. Don't get me wrong: I love presents, giving and receiving, and I love decorations and pretty … [Read more...]
A gratitude list
The tiny whiskers that dot Newt's chin shine as they twitch and catch light when she's focused on somethingEmmett's yips, growls, and twitches as he sleeps because he may not be able to chase bunnies across the icy yard in his aging, arthritic body, but he sure as hell … [Read more...]
On cancer and kindness
We heard the elderly couple express their fears of administering an oral chemo at home to their dog, Dixie. Their concerns centered around one theme: What if something goes wrong?We heard them tell the oncology resident about Dixie, about how she literally saved their lives … [Read more...]