It starts the same way every time.I’m sitting on the couch, my throne, really perhaps sipping lukewarm coffee or pretending I don’t hear the email pings stacking up. And then it happens: The Barkening. One dog starts. The others join in. It’s a synchronized scream session worthy of […]
There are days when life delivers its deep truths in sweeping metaphors, sunsets, and perfectly timed inspirational quotes. And then there are days like today when the deepest truths come straight from the Dog Couch. You know, that fur-covered, snack-stained kingdom ruled by my three wildly different but […]
Let me tell you about my middle dog. The one who is neither the biggest nor the smallest, but is without question the smartest of the trio. He is a master of psychology, a subtle manipulator of moods, and a canine connoisseur of soft landings. He is what […]
There’s a certain kind of truth that only emerges when you’re sitting on the dog couch. Not your couch, mind you. The dog couch. You know the one. The fur-dusted, sun-warmed, slightly lopsided because a 10-pound dictator dachshund has claimed it as sovereign territory. That one. It’s in […]
Every household has its own mythology. In mine, the living room has been invaded by a towering, tail-wagging creature I affectionately call “Godzilla.” Weighing in at 70 pounds of pure joy and oblivious chaos, my big dog believes, without a shadow of a doubt, that he is a […]
Some people consult vision boards. Others call mentors. Me? I pitch my ideas to the dogs. It’s a sacred ritual. I pace the room, rambling some grand scheme or mildly delusional plan, and there they are—my panel of furry consultants. Middle dog, the unbothered philosopher, barely lifts his […]
Let’s talk about the dog days of summer. Not because it’s sweltering (though it is for some already) and not because your AC unit is giving you side-eye from overuse, but because I’ve been pondering whether dogs really know or care that it’s summer? The phrase “dog days […]
I am a dog person. Through and through. 100% bark-over-meow certified. I love their loyalty, their goofy excitement over the mundane, and the way they flop over dramatically like life is a stage and they’re the main act (which they are). I have three. They’re my ride-or-die snuggle […]
Last week I wrote about my dogs’ live of sitting on the remote control. Then it got me thinking about how I’d like to dedicate a weekly column to them. Let’s see if I can indeed keep it going. I’ll probably write more than just one post about […]
What animals make the best/worst pets? There are mysteries in life that have stumped humanity for generations. What is the meaning of life? Are we alone in the universe? Where is the remote control? Well, folks, I’ve cracked one of them. The last one. The remote? It’s under […]
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