Well, this is a post I never wanted to write, even though deep down I knew it was inevitable someday. Just not yet. On Thursday, barely 24 hours after celebrating the birth of Emma Marie, Alan and I came home to find that our 14-year-old Dalmatian, Penny, had died. I guess we shouldn’t have been […]
It’s Not Hard to Eat Vegan: 5 Tips to Help You Switch to a Plant Based Diet
I have so many people, even vegetarians, tell me, “It must be so hard to eat like you do.” I can see that, at first glance, following a vegan diet can look complicated and intimidating. Others think that the hard part is giving up the foods that they like, not generally talking about meat, but […]
Sydney
Alan and I said goodbye to our beloved 14 year old Australian Cattle Dog, Sydney, on Monday morning. We knew the time was close, but as he was peaceful and not in pain, we allowed nature to take its course and he passed at home. Sydney came to us in 2000 as a six week […]
Meet the Pack, Part 2: The Little Dogs
If you had asked me five years ago if I was a “little” or “big” dog person, I would definitely have said that I preferred big dogs. I love their more laid back personalities, the security of having a big dog at your side, and frankly, their lack of a yippy bark. All that changed […]
Death in the Family: A Sad Goodbye to Lois LaBonte
I have sad news to report. My aunt, Lois LaBonte, died last week. After four months in the rehab center, where she had been since her fall in September, Lois has finally moved on to a better, happier place. I’d like to thank all of you who have offered your encouragement, support, and prayers. I […]
