A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
Did you know that hot temperatures can be dangerous for your dog? Add in high humidity and that danger can turn deadly. Here's what you should know... Feel confident you know the signs, but want a quick refresher? Check out these 11 Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion in Dogs, courtesy of Noah's Ark Veterinary Hospital. Want …
Continue reading Do You Know The Danger Signs?
For reasons that totally escape me now, I convinced myself it would be a good idea to plot my current work in progress (WIP) Dangerous Deeds by writing segments based on themes, characters, and key plot lines. So what, you might wonder, was wrong with that approach? The short answer: everything. Imagine dumping dozens of jigsaw …
Continue reading This Writing Life
I live in a community that lights up the sky by setting off roman candles, skyrockets, and any other sort of firecrackers--legal or otherwise-- guaranteed to delight thrill-seekers. Everyone else, not so much. Buddy the Wonder Cat was a rescue who came to us at just three months of age, so we've had lots of …
Continue reading Pet Safety: Keep Calm And Carry On
As this pandemic drags on, many of us still fortunate to be employed are working from home and doing our best to juggle the chaos that can result when mixing professional obligations with life at home. Add in a dog that wants to be a part of everything you do and this is what you …
Continue reading When Your Work-from-Home Colleague is a Dog