Merry Christmas
Good morning and Merry Christmas! As I was getting up this morning, I crossed paths with the kids who were just going to bed. Instead of the kids hovering around the tree at 5am waiting for Mom and...
View ArticleWho’s the King?
I sneak a peak at the clock. 2:30 am. Early, even for me. I’m teetering inches from the edge of the bed. Drifting in and out of consciousness. I can hear his breathing. It’s too hot for him to sleep...
View ArticleRunning. Man and Running Dog.
6:50 am. 67F. 87% humidity. Mom’s gone for the weekend visiting family. Zeke’s not happy. Mom walks him every day. Every single day. Three times a day. 2 1/2 hours a day. Daily routine – I wave...
View ArticleKing’s Orders: 72° F. Period.
I glance at clock. It’s 1:12 am. I see that Zeke is sprawled out and nestled next to his Mom. Room is airless, sweltering – - think rain forest. I turn over, fluff my pillow, kick the comforter off my...
View ArticleHappy Birthday Zeke
Six years ago today, Zeke was born. Who knew? That a dog would eat (and enjoy) carrots, broccoli and cauliflower? (Incredible. Better eating habits than the kids.) That a dog could steal chewing gum...
View ArticleGuess.What.Day.It.Is?
The Kick off of the 2014 World Cup Here’s our very own Zekester waiting for the U.S. game… Photographer: Thank you Susan
View ArticleBoys Home Alone
A 3M Post-It Note. Picture not to scale. The post-it is actually 1″ x 2″, dwarfed by the two-foot high, 45-quart, air-tight, dog food storage container which sits underneath it. But, the Post-it...
View ArticleSunday Morning
There are mornings when the dog is smushed between us. The sun breaks through the blinds with rays that warm our blanket tangled bodies. Silent breathy snores, and the low mumble of a fan. Picture...
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