Yesterday we said goodbye to my sweet boy, Shiloh. It was the right thing to do for him, even though it broke our hearts into pieces. Here is the letter I wrote to him before he had to go. ### Dear Shiloh, As I type…
A Meditation on Meditation
Audio: “Let’s begin today’s meditation by taking several deep breaths, in through the nose, out through the mouth. Now close your eyes and focus on your breath. In. And out. In. And out. If you get distracted, gently make note of whether it’s a thought or a…
Remembering Haley
Well, November is off to a difficult start. We had to say good-bye to our dear friend’s sweet pup Haley this past weekend. This is a tribute to a wonderful dog who was very much part of our family. I first met Haley-pup 15 years ago….
"I spent the last few years building up an immunity to iocane powder. "
Blending the Rules
I am not a morning person. I’ve never been a morning person. At this point in my life I think it’s safe to assume I will never be a morning person. Conceptually I am okay with morning, I’d just prefer it to come later in the…
All Dogs Support Voting
“Ooooooooof.” *hug* *wag wag wag* “Good morning, All Dogs! You certainly are excited this morning.” *wiggle wiggle wiggle* *roll onto back and kick paws in the air* “I know it’s Election Day. But you know you can’t vote, right? *freeze* *stunned look* *whimper* “Well, I guess…
What happens in Vintage Vegas…
What happens in Vintage Vegas benefits the Howard County Public Library System – sounds like a win to me! Thank you to everyone who made this year’s Evening in the Stacks: Vintage Vegas such an enormous success! I’m a big fan of any literary gala that…
Supporting Local Libraries, One Drink At A Time
“Mickey, why are you a Celebrity Bartender again? It’s not like you are a celebrity and you sure aren’t a bartender. I’ve seen you at the fountain soda machine and, frankly? It’s not pretty.” Great question. The first year, I was convinced they accidentally invited the…
Trick or Moo
There is no part of our front porch that isn’t awkward. It was clearly designed by someone who never personally used a front porch, possibly a space alien or a baby manatee. When the doorbell rings, opening the storm door to speak with the person on…