Have you guys seen that meme that says: "You can't make everyone happy. You're not tacos."I love it.It makes me laugh, partly because I love tacos, and party because I'm not tacos.I know I can't make everyone happy. I don't even try. (That, from a recovering … [Read more...]
You never know where your dogs will take you! Here’s my latest journey…
In 2009, I worked in a job I disliked. I lived in a town where I knew very few people. John toiled away morning, noon, and night in his lab, working on his PhD. I felt directionless and lonely.The year before, I completed my MA in narrative nonfiction, and while the job I had … [Read more...]
Pet Blogging 101: Part 2 (Or, some realities that make this niche extra challenging)
Last week I shared a little Pet Blogging 101 primer, which covered 5 things I wish I had known way back before I started this blog.In that post, I mentioned a part two was coming... and this one builds off of part one with a little caveat. Instead of 5 things I wish I had … [Read more...]
Pet Blogging 101: Part 1 (AKA, what I wish I knew before I started!)
About 10 years ago I had an idea for a blog.I dove in (on Blogger), started creating posts, figured out how to add images, jazzed up my copy, and... waited...I had three readers in total: my husband, my MIL, and my coworker who was also launching a blog at the same … [Read more...]
How to Start a Pet Blog
Have you ever thought about starting a pet blog?Have you seen pet stars take Instagram and blogging by storm and thought.... why not my pet?Well, why not?? I've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions I've received about starting a pet blog to inspire you and … [Read more...]