25. I Can Fly Again: Ignore Aging As Much as PossibleWhen our sweet Chaser was around 15-1/2, we finally accepted that she could no longer keep up with Zoey during walks. So, we began to walk the Girls separately. (Though it’s quite amazing how one can somehow grow accustomed to walking with both arms fully extended–one in front…
Is This the Day?: Hang on to HopeLet’s face it: the last three years have been a shitshow (what? Are you, like one of my former blog readers, surprised that I swear? Well, even though I taught college for 27 years and never once uttered an obscenity . . . hey, I’m human. And besides, this is Substack! We’re…
Do I Keep Clicking? (Half-Birthday Celebration)Six months! Is it time to celebrate?Be the Dog is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Recently, my hubby underwent a battery of eye tests (no pun intended, but it’s not looking good). One that was…
"But It's a BUNNY!": Ask for What You WantHere’s a little imaginary scenario for you. Tell me if this sounds familiar: Be the Dog is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Husband: Happy anniversary! Wife: [Tears wrapping paper off box and…
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