We’ve all met great hostesses, those who make you feel welcome the moment you enter their homes. Curiously, one of the best party givers I know happens to be four-legged, furry, and fabulous. She’s our terrier Libby, who gives new meaning to the line, “Mistress of Ceremonies.” Here are five ways this Yorkie excels in […]
It happens gradually. At first you don’t notice that you’re doing things the way your dog wants. Then it dawns on you: slowly and subtly, you’re following your pooch’s silent “commands.” Not sure if your canine is secretly dominating you? Here are six ways to find out. When going for a walk, they set the […]
Recently, my husband Randy and I were sleeping soundly in the wee hours when our terrier, Libby, started barking. Only this wasn’t her usual “hearing a raccoon meandering outside” half-hearted growl. This was a full-throated, loud, angry protest. She leapt off the bed and stood by our front window, yapping in a maddened frenzy. Nervous […]
The other day a stray cat appeared in our yard, the first I’ve seen in twenty years. A beautiful white kitty, she (I always assume cats are girls) sat on the grass, looking almost regal. After reporting her to several local animal sites, I tried to approach her with a plate of deli turkey. To […]
Every now and then we see something in nature that tugs at our heart. The other day I spotted a Mother Robin sitting on her nest, which happened to be on top of the light over our back door. The evening was cold, rainy, and windy as I hurried to take out the trash. But […]
It started out as a normal Friday evening for Mom and me. My husband Randy was out playing a gig and we had settled in to watch some television. Yes, not very exciting–or so we thought. The clues began when our terrier, Libby, seemed especially agitated. Instead of hopping onto our laps and sleeping like […]
There they are, sweet, big-eyed, and adorable. Every time I see a cat on Instagram, especially those furry Siberians and Ragdolls, I feel envious. I miss having a cat. Even though I can’t have one right now, I realize felines make life better in 5 important ways… Their softness – Yes, dogs are soft too, […]
It started out as an ordinary night. Libby wanted to go outside around 10:00 p.m. (Yes, she does that sometimes). I sighed, getting up from my comfortable bed where I’d been watching “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” on Netflix. I noticed Libby seemed especially frantic about getting out the door, yipping, circling, and doing her high-pitched aria as […]
Cat lovers understand. Felines are mysterious. One minute they’re nuzzling your face. The next they’re biting your hand. What’s not to love? Here are 8 surefire ways to read your cat’s mind and if not exactly get this animal, at least level the playing field. Their Eyes—When your cat’s eyes do a slow blink, that […]
It felt like any other fall stroll. My Yorkie Libby and I did our usual daily loop–down our driveway, along the road, up the next street, and reverse. We were heading home when our neighborhood FedEx driver slowed down to talk to me. His face looked serious. “Just want you to know, Laurie, I saw […]
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