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Keeping history
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 ›
Why the vet is on speed dial
“Jager! Darn it, doggie,” I say. “Will you please shift your butt into second gear or something?” We’re ankle deep in the usual anxiety driven morning rush. I’m simply trying to walk to my car and Jager keeps stopping short in front… Read More ›
Portion control
I watched as my cube farm colleague folded the top of the bright yellow candy wrapper and place it in her desk drawer. “What are you doing?” I ask. “What?” she said. “That’s a half full bag of peanut M&M’s,”… Read More ›
Too young to be old
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 ›
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 ›