A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
Thinking of giving someone a puppy this holiday season (or any time of the year)? Award-winning Certified Animal Behavior Consultant Amy Shojai offers eight questions worth considering before you make your final decision. Take a look: Is the recipient already overwhelmed with other responsibilities that require his or her complete attention? A person who is …
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If your holiday plans include watching the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade followed by The National Dog Show on television, you're in luck! Each grand event is still on the schedule, but expect some changes. Biggest changes for the dog show: no spectators in the audience, and no dogs will be "benched" for the …
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If you're a fan of the Superman comics, you've probably heard stories about his Fortress of Solitude. Depending on which fan group you follow, some believe the fortress to be a stronghold, while others argue it's a secret weapons cache, and still others see it as a safe haven free of destructive forces. Personally, I …
Photo from AKC Hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, floods-- there’s always a chance natural disasters will hit where you or your loved ones live. It’s a good idea to tune the NOAA Weather Radio to your local emergency station to hear the latest reports of weather in your area. And if you’re watching weather conditions where friends and family live, the FEMA …
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Who was it who said that life is what happens when you're busy making other plans? That's certainly true for writers--at least, for some of us. I'm frankly awed by those who produce well-crafted novels every year (and sometimes more often than that) and I'm the first to agree I'm not in that league. Instead, …
Continue reading Dangerous Dogs: Fact and Fiction