I have a thing for flamingos. And it turns out others do, too. When we spot each other it’s kinda like a secret handshake. It can be subtle like someone wearing flamingo socks which you notice peeking out from under their jeans. Or it can be blatant like when my friend, Lynn, … Continue reading
I had my finger poised over the SPAM button when I noticed it was NOT an ad for Viagra or cheap cigarettes as is usually the case when I get a new comment on an old blog. It was the “extra-large Chocolate Lab” part that grabbed me. My heart … Continue reading
My niece has sprouted wings! She is an angel. She rescues dogs from the shelter. She talks to homeless people on the streets of L.A. She cares about things that touch her heart – and it’s a pretty big heart. As beautiful as she is, she does not dwell on her own physical beauty, but … Continue reading
The first time I heard the snoring I was in a crowded room of art viewers. They had come to Open Studios in Santa Cruz for the annual event. Some came for the event and others came to see the new house built by the well-known popular artist, Sally, and her husband, Lee. Oh, … Continue reading
“What is your pet policy?” I asked. The interviewer replied, “No pets allowed except for service and companion animals.” “Companion animals?” I brightened noticeably, thinking, Toby’s a companion animal. He’s my constant companion. She went on to say a doctor’s note was needed to obtain the proper certification. I got so excited, I went back to Redwood City … Continue reading
Sonoma, an adorable Siberian Husky, has gone to Doggie Heaven. She was only five years old, but she had a rich and full life with Lynn and Lucas. She started out as a rescue dog who was brought to them by a neighbor in California who knew they already had a Husky. What’s one … Continue reading
Today I present my first children’s book, “Toby to the Rescue!” This isn’t really MY book – it took a village. The collective energies of many are incorporated into the work, starting with the animal rescue people who found an abused, nearly dead puppy all the way to the generous printer in San Pedro, Costa … Continue reading
It’s no secret that I am a dog lover; have been all my life in spite of getting bitten when I was a toddler. I still have the scar at the base of my left thumb. Ironically, my son Tyler, has the same scar he got after jumping onto a fuzzy looking German Shepard. Rommel, … Continue reading
