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A Hesitant Introduction
“…On the weekend, I brought Randy to meet Simon at the kennel. After observing all ten dogs in the lineup, my husband stood before Simon’s cage. Simon looked back, giving his best eager smile and wagging tail. “So, this is the one,” Randy whispered. His voice had a You’ve got to be kidding tone. He […]
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Tail Wags and Whiskers
For anyone who ever loved a fur baby, Tail Wags and Whiskers chronicles the love, laughs, and four-legged lawlessness that comes from a lifetime with cats and dogs.
Heart-warming, funny, and often poignant, Tail Wags and Whiskers shares how animals come into our lives, not only teaching resilience, patience, and fortitude, but also marking the passage of time.
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Tail Wags and Whiskers
I must admit I worried since I had heard most kittens were born in spring and summer and this was a chilly December day in Connecticut, 1980. Despite wanting to stay calm as I gazed into the pet store window, my palms sweated, and I swallowed hard. I’m just getting a cat, I told myself, not having a human baby, God forbid. At twenty-three, the thought of two-legged parenthood was out of the question. Even four-legged gave me pause. Was I ready to take care of a little creature and be responsible for its every morsel of food and safety? Was I ready to give it the attention and love it needed after coming home tired from my office job each day? While growing up, my family had tons of pets, but the feed and upkeep had always been my parents’ domain. Was I ready now for the big time?
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A Hesitant Introduction
“…On the weekend, I brought Randy to meet Simon at the kennel. After observing all ten dogs in the lineup, my husband stood before Simon’s cage. Simon looked back, giving his best eager smile and wagging tail. “So, this is the one,” Randy whispered. His voice had a You’ve got to be kidding tone. He […]
Six Cool, Awesome Perks of Winter
Lots of people dislike winter and I get that—shorter days, freezing temps, driving on ice and snow. But despite these hardships, this season is not without its gifts. Six beautiful ones come to mind… Coziness—Winter is an introvert’s dream. We don’t have to feel guilty about not being outside, sun-worshiping, moving, and looking busy. Add […]
Six Women History Will Never Forget
It seems I can’t turn around these days without seeing ads for the Broadway musical, “Six.” Written about the wives of Britain’s King Henry 8th, I must confess, I haven’t seen the show. But I’ve always been intrigued by these amazing, often tragic, women. Feel like taking a quick trip through 16th century England? […]
A Kitten Arrives…
…“What should we call her?” I asked Randy. My husband gazed at the ceiling, squinting his eyes. Then he looked down at the tiny gray-and-beige tabby now snoozing in my lap. I held my breath, not sure what he’d come up with, or if I’d like it. Finally, he said, “Callie.” I smiled and nodded. […]
What’s Your Idea of Utopia?
I recently watched a show about a woman who had a near death experience. Like many people in that situation, she described what she saw as beautiful. “I was told by these wise beings that heaven can be anything we want,” she said. “I was in my own utopia.” That got me thinking: What would […]
Sunset Serenades: Family, Music, and Courage
Sometimes we become so fixed on the scary things in life, we risk missing the beautiful moments. This happened recently when my mom and I went to see my husband Randy play bass in one of his bands (he’s in four) at an outdoor waterfront restaurant in Norwalk, Connecticut. I knew this evening would be […]
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