by Ron Hevener | Sep 13, 2015 | Stories
One of the great things about dog shows is how they can fly in the face of current trends. Tune into the news. If you’re not confused, then you just aren’t paying attention: Stock market high when oil is up? Wait a minute: Since when do higher fuel costs make life...
by Ron Hevener | Sep 13, 2015 | Stories
The world of dogs has always been politically charged. There has always been competition, the But, above and beyond the joy of raising puppies, it’s the people who love them that inspire me most. Dog lovers know they aren’t alone in a world becoming more and more...
by Ron Hevener | Sep 13, 2015 | Stories
“The reporters are here, Mr. Hevener,” a voice on the intercom says as barking dogs from the kennel announce cars pulling in the lane. “Thank you, Maxine,” I say to my book agent. “Show them to the studio, please. I’m not ready yet.” I select a silk tie to match the...
by Ron Hevener | Sep 13, 2015 | Stories
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...
by Ron Hevener | Sep 13, 2015 | Stories
Night after night, we had watched the TV screen, hoping for the mare to foal …. night after night, I had fallen asleep on the couch. Her name was Mistical Song, and she was in foal to Selket Louchiano, who had starred in the documentary film based on my novel,...