Every morning I walk my dog, Bruno Marshall, around the neighborhood. We live in a neighborhood where the houses are far apart and the streets are usually free from cars, unless someone is throwing … [Read more...] about Charity Begins At Home
Adoption
Being Grateful
Thanksgiving is the best. It's not a religious holiday so you don't have to starve yourself or go to services. Thanksgiving is food, family, football, friends and fun. The holiday is all … [Read more...] about Being Grateful
The Beginning of Your Life Starts at the End of Your Comfort Zone.
It’s May so my huz is gone. He and Bruno (our dog) moved up north at the end of April to start working at camp. This is them: We will visit a few times, but we won’t move up for good until … [Read more...] about The Beginning of Your Life Starts at the End of Your Comfort Zone.
In Defense of Black Dogs: The Bruno Marshall Story
I read an article once that said "Black dogs are less likely to be adopted than dogs of other colors." I never forgot that article because I didn't understand. Why would dogs get the shaft simply for … [Read more...] about In Defense of Black Dogs: The Bruno Marshall Story
For Those Considering Adoption
Some people believe it's a primal instinct for women to want to be pregnant. Not me. I never felt the urge to be pregnant and the thought of giving birth terrified me. Our plan was to have one and … [Read more...] about For Those Considering Adoption
My Daughter: “Scamerella”
My daughter, F, is 7 years old and she is a bit of a "scammer." Scamming, if you’re not familiar, is a lot like lying but it’s done in a way that isn’t as obvious, or at least it’s not meant to … [Read more...] about My Daughter: “Scamerella”
When Karma Shows Up At An Eminem Concert
My 7 year old daughter, F, got stung by a bee. The story goes that the bee was buzzing around her but she stayed really still and he left. But then he came back. She says he came back and hid … [Read more...] about When Karma Shows Up At An Eminem Concert
Summer Camp Wrap-Up (Part 2)
There is a Part 1 to this post. You should read that first and then come back! ********************************* There is a kind of “detox” that campers go through when they first get to camp, … [Read more...] about Summer Camp Wrap-Up (Part 2)
Mailbag Monday! Ashton and Adoption
Welcome to the third installment of “Mailbag Monday!“ Below are the topics/questions that were sent in and up for discussion this week. Feel free to agree, disagree, add on, whatever you … [Read more...] about Mailbag Monday! Ashton and Adoption
Mailbag Monday! Toilets and Stop Signs
Welcome to the first ever installment of “Mailbag Monday!” I thought it would be fun, on Mondays, to discuss topics or answer questions on anything. ANYTHING. One question or one topic a week, but … [Read more...] about Mailbag Monday! Toilets and Stop Signs
