Mike walked from room to room, first looking for the cats who treated him with such disdain that he always felt the need to forgive them for their misguided slander of his character. He thought he could sense them today… Read More ›
Pet Therapy Stories
What difference does it make?
“Sorry. I have to ask,” she said. “I mean … no offense, but why does it matter? What difference does it make at this point?” I stopped petting Micron to look up at her. The question got my attention, not only… Read More ›
Choiceful
During this time of floating in the purgatorial state of Between Jobs, I’ve been required to suit up for the occasional job interview. It’s been a while, to be sure, and it all feels a little off after ending a… Read More ›
One degree off the normal scale
I have every intention of eating these sticks. When I declare my dog as one degree off the normal scale of things, most times I get an askance look of skepticism. Aw, c’mon, is the usual response. Only one degree?… Read More ›
Skipping a groove
Has this happened to you? You have the daily grind of Life in a delicate balance with the whole working on your career while paying ample attention to the family thing, right? There’s a groove to be found with making… Read More ›
This calls for the Class A uniform
Come a little closer. I can’t lick you yet. I reach for the light blue bandanna on the kitchen counter and turn to Micron. Dress, I say to him. My big yellow dog lowers his noggin and slips into the… Read More ›