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• Too young to be old

  By Donna Black-Sword on Mar 13, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  There are times I see him asleep, so still and with the pink tip of tongue peeking out, that I place my hand on his ribs to feel him breath. Jager has two speeds these days. Deep Sleep and Full… Read More ›

• Dogs don’t lie

  By Donna Black-Sword on Mar 9, 2016 • ( 2 )

  

  “Hey, Mike,” says Holly. “We’re friends, right?” “Sure, I guess,” says Micron. “Why?” “Because you wouldn’t lie to me, would you?”says Holly. “I mean, I could count on you to tell me something straight up and not kibble coat the… Read More ›

• Suburban Truckin’

  By Donna Black-Sword on Mar 7, 2016 • ( 4 )

  

  It could just be a girl thing, but I’ve never really understood this relationship between the suburban man and his truck. OK sure, who doesn’t find himself in occasional need to haul a mess of something that either a) doesn’t fit… Read More ›

• What difference does it make?

  By Donna Black-Sword on Mar 5, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  “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 ›

• She refused to follow the script

  By Donna Black-Sword on Mar 4, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  “And that,” I said, “is why I don’t buy bagged romaine lettuce anymore.” [hum of the tires on the highway] “Holy cow,” I said. “I even bored myself with that one.” That’s the trouble with long car trips, isn’t it?… Read More ›

• From puppy to assistance dog

  By Donna Black-Sword on Feb 29, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  The journey of a Canine Companions for Independence puppy.

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