Dare To Be Different

I’m fascinated by people who dare to be different. No matter where I go, I’m looking for that “extra spark” in the crowd that catches my attention. And, when it comes to sparks, dog shows can be the Fourth of July! Trend-setters and fashion plates? We don’t always...

Designer Dogs

Creativity flows rampant in the dog show world. The very concept of dog shows themselves is based on the creativity of brave individuals experimenting with art and biology to bring forth new styles of the canine form and character. Dog breeders, owners and exhibitors...

Dog Show Column

Hello Readers! It is with great pleasure that I thank your editors for the chance to speak with you through my upcoming column, “On With The Show.” Over the years, I’ve met many people in Greyhound racing. While many of them have been trainers, track...

Don’t You Just Wonder

Every day, her master left the house at precisely the same time. Every day, a bowl of food and a bowl of water were left on the floor, by the kitchen stove. Every day, the TV was left on for her. She liked the TV, although it wasn’t the same as having her master there...

Drama Queens

Call me behind the times, but I’m a great movie fan. I like the music and the importance of movies we see mostly on the Turner network and American Movie Classics today. Who can forget Bette Davis in Now, Voyager or the fascinating cast of characters in Ship of Fools?...