This morning, as I was waiting for my tea water to boil (because adulthood is mostly waiting for water to do things) I asked myself a totally normal, not-at-all-unhinged question: Can you see your reflection in boiling water? Science says no. Psychology says maybe you shouldn’t be trying. […]
Humans like to think of the bathroom as their private space. But if you live with dogs, you know that “private” is a myth. The bathroom is not yours alone. It’s a stage where your furry companions reveal their quirks, philosophies, and, oddly enough, life lessons. Take my […]
There’s something magical about watching my dogs operate as a pack. Not magical in the Disney-princess-singing-to-birds kind of way. It’s more like the “oh dear lord, the neighbors think we’ve lost it” kind of way. It usually starts with the middle one. He’s the ringleader. The union boss. […]
There are a few life truths I know for certain: coffee is sacred, people will absolutely not use their blinkers, and dog kisses are both a daily ritual and a divine mandate. Let me break it down from the dog couch. A sacred, slightly chewed-up, fur-blanketed arena where […]
This past week, I found myself building a fort. Not a metaphorical one, not an emotional one, not even one of those psychological defense mechanisms we shrinky types love to analyze. A literal, couch-based, throw-blanket-and-pillow kind of fort. Why? Because my tiny ten-pound dachshund has a back issue […]
From the vantage point of my dog-dented couch, where fur flies and life lessons simmer, I’ve come to realize that my middle dog might be the philosopher of the pack. While some chase tails, he chases inner peace. And by that, I mean he has fully subscribed to […]
Some people search for insight from all corners of the internet, their local corner bodega, or from their cable guy. Well, maybe. I’m lucky to have a dog couch. From their fluffy perches, my three furballs offer daily, unfiltered insight into the human condition and they don’t even […]
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 […]
We’re living in the era of boundaries. Personal boundaries. Professional boundaries. Emotional, digital, energetic, gluten-free boundaries. Everywhere I turn, someone is gently (or not so gently) reminding me to “set healthy boundaries.” Boundaries are the new kale. Essential. Good for you. Sometimes hard to swallow. Actually, I severely […]
I did something wild recently. I treated myself (and dragged along the family) into a blazing pit of danger, peril, and foam blocks. Yes, I played The Floor is Lava. Now, let me confess something upfront: I have the coordination of a distracted toddler trying to walk on […]
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