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In Defense Of Black Dogs: The Bruno Marshall Story

May 15, 2016

(From the archives: February, 2015) 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 … [Read more...] about In Defense Of Black Dogs: The Bruno Marshall Story

Filed Under: Adoption, Dogs Rule, Marriage and Family Tagged With: adoption blogger, baby adoption, Black Dogs, Black Labs, chinese adoption, detroit dogs, dog adoption, dog blogger, dog love, dog racism, dog rescue, dogs as pets, family dog, growing up, How to find a dog, Lab Rescue, lessons learned, pets

10 Things I Have Learned From Walking My Dog

March 27, 2016

I was taken by surprise last week when the Vet told me my dog, Bruno, was 10 pounds overweight. I knew he was a little plump, but not 10 pounds. I was not happy. I felt like he was basically calling … [Read more...] about 10 Things I Have Learned From Walking My Dog

Filed Under: Dogs Rule, Friendship, Parenthood & Parenting Tips Tagged With: best friends, bye felicia, crazy people, dog love, dog walking, dogs, don't judge, fresh air, fun, funny, humor, kids, lessons, mean people, mommy, mommy blogger, mommyhood, neighbors, parenthood, parenting, pets, racism, rant, relationships, slow down, walking

White People Problems (Part 1)

April 15, 2014

I must be out of my mind to start writing again. But, I have to. I threw that Introduction to The Family page out there so now there is pressure. Plus, time is passing and I curse myself every day … [Read more...] about White People Problems (Part 1)

Filed Under: Adoption, Dogs Rule, Marriage and Family

DS&D (Life After Floyd Coden)

April 4, 2014

Here we go again. 2014, yo!  I felt uncomfortable continuing Dim Sum and Doughnuts without Floyd Coden. I even went so far as to start a new blog: www.justlivintheamericandream.com but Dim Sum and … [Read more...] about DS&D (Life After Floyd Coden)

Filed Under: Dogs Rule, Parenthood & Parenting Tips

The End of Something

November 11, 2013

I used to have a dog named Barney. He was named after the store, not the dinosaur. Barney got sick when he was 9 years old. It was summer/2003. Cody and I were engaged at the time, but he was up at … [Read more...] about The End of Something

Filed Under: Adoption, Camp Life, Dogs Rule

Big Dogs and High Horses

February 17, 2011

I used to have a Golden Retriever named Barney. He was not our family dog; he was my dog. He was named after the store in New York City. Barney was very handsome and very regal--and he carried himself … [Read more...] about Big Dogs and High Horses

Filed Under: Adoption, Dogs Rule, Parenthood & Parenting Tips Tagged With: dogs

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