A Taste of Honey

He hadn’t been feeling too well lately. As he measured the feed for the dogs in his kennel, mixing the ingredients that made their coats shine and their eyes sparkle, he wondered why he was so tired. He would take a nap after the feeding was done, he decided. No, he...

Almost Perfect

Her master had waited patiently for this night. Carefully, he had planned the birth of the puppies that were to be his greatest achievement. Week after week, he had watched the changes overtaking her, as the beautiful Collie approached this night. She was a champion....

Animal Rights vs Animal Welfare

THANK YOU Jeannie & Kim of AnimalTalk Naturally, for hosting this event – the first-ever Online Dog Expo. Wherever you are, I hope tonight finds you in good spirits, and with your favorite dog beside you. Our topic tonight is Animal Welfare vs. Animal Rights. Let...

Arrested

She liked Cape Cod. It was a place for beaches, salty air and new friends. To say she was glad when Steven decided to get away for a few days couldn’t begin to describe her joy at having some special time with the one she loved. They were relaxed, they were...

As an artist

As an artist, I’m often asked how I started. How in the world did you figure out what you wanted to do and make a living at it? Good question! As I look back over the years, I see a tangled thread between my birth in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and the difficult...