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…
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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…
As Explosive as a Dog Sneeze
“As explosive as a dog sneeze.” There’s a phrase you don’t hear every day, and here’s another: I am no stranger to being sneezed upon by dogs. I don’t know if this is a good thing or a bad thing. I’m haunted by the thought that…
The Perils of Doggie Bath Day
“Someone smells like a dog.” “Why are you looking at me?” Our dogs are pretty clean, overall. They don’t have many chances to get dirty, although in our old house Sophie managed to find stinkbugs in the basement with alarming regularity. She’s smart, though, and soon…
An Open Letter to Dave Barry
Dear Mr. Barry, Where to begin? I suppose the most logical place is this: I swear I am not making this up. I’ve been a fan of yours since I lived in Miami in the 90s. Your ability to sum up the absurdity that is South…
Shiloh Happened
I’d meant to write an AMAZING end-of-the-year post, reflecting on my successes and failures of the past year while promising to do better in the next. Blah blah blah. You know the drill. Earth-shattering insights! Insanely simple yet profound suggestions! And then, Shiloh happened. For those…