I have a wonderful dogsitter named Bonnie. She takes my two little furry nuggets on walks, lets them out to potty, and when she’s at the house for extended periods, she does dishes, makes the bed, and takes out the trash. She’s pretty fantastic and everyone should have a Bonnie. Recently, I walked into the house after work and she still happened to be there. We made small talk as she sat down on the couch. Her face was very serious and her tentative body language said something was ...read more
Scared Shitless: Puppy Trauma
Hi, humans! I've grown up so much since I wrote to you last time, and am officially a therapy dog. I love my clients and get excited when they come in to see me. I know lots about trauma and LOVE to help. Helping is my favorite thing! Mom asked me to share something kind of embarrassing. I don't want to, but she said it might help some humans. So, I said ok. One day, my big brother Murphy and I were playing in the backyard. We do zoomies around the trees and chase the bunnies. We run ...read more
Marriage is Optional and 25 Other Things I Wish I Knew At 22
Recently, a client wanted to know why we always have on "this kind of music" in the lobby. I cried a little inside explaining it's all music from the 80's. When a client doesn’t know that the new O.J. Simpson made for TV movie is a true story because she was still crawling around in her Pack 'n Play when the events actually happened, I have to blink hard to ward off the looming existential crisis. When she tells me the new gray streaks in my hair are really bold and trendy, I don’t bother ...read more
A Perfectly, Imperfect New Year Photo Challenge
This is the time of year when the beautiful family photos are on display. They show up in mailboxes, on refrigerators, framed in metal and wood, and you can scroll through the Rolodex of family perfection on Facebook any time, day or night. Smiling, domestic, loveliness sitting on the lawn. Gorgeous families with obedient 2.5 and a shiny white picket. Sometimes there are parents stealing a kiss, or children embracing. Often times you’ll find a splendid I’ve-never-pooped-in-the-house ...read more