I Weigh More than a Quarterback

It’s April 24, 2020, and the nation is glued to their televisions, computers, tablets or phones to watch the NFL Draft. I’m one of those people which is unusual because I’m not much of a football fan. I like watching basketball and tennis. I understand the rules, and it’s easier to see what the players […]

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Rand Rusher: Pack Leader

In Man of the House: Life with the Lady at the End of My Leash, yellow Labrador Mac calls Mary and all humans “leashers.” Today I talk with Rand Rusher, a registered nurse, founder and owner of RR Aesthetics, and one of the most sought-after injection and skin care consultants in the country. “We don’t […]

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Crystal DiMiceli: Have Cats Will Travel

In Man of the House: Life with the Lady at the End of My Leash, yellow Labrador Mac, calls Mary and all humans “leashers.” Today I’ve switched it up and am talking to a cat owner… love is love. Crystal DiMiceli is the host of the Forces for Nature podcast where she interviews people who […]

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Roxanne Wallace: Love for Whiskey and Dogs

In Man of the House: Life with the Lady at the End of My Leash, yellow Labrador Mac, calls Mary and all humans “leashers.” Today I talk with Dr. Roxanne Wallace, a Colonel in the US Army and an Orthopedic Surgeon currently stationed in Afghanistan. “I serve to heal” is her essence as she works […]

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Vivien Vitolo: Bonus Years with Boo

In Man of the House: Life with the Lady at the End of My Leash, yellow Labrador Mac, calls Mary and all humans “leashers.” In the first of a series, I talk with leasher Vivien Vitolo. Vivien is a visual and story driven creative spirit which led her to the world of advertising and television. […]

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By Her Side

“When a loved one is coming, sometimes they make it and sometimes they don’t. Whatever happens is the way it is supposed to be. It’s what the patient wants,” spoke the hospice nurse on the other end of the line. The “loved one” was me in Los Angeles. “They” was my Mom in Virginia, and […]

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His Name is Arden

I have a new dog, and his name is Arden. All is right with the world again. I said goodbye to earthly Mac almost three years ago. My purpose in life died with him. I’ve been ready for a new four-legged baby for a while, waiting for the perfect time that would never come. I […]

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8 Things to Consider Before Adopting a Dog

The idea of adopting a dog – much like the idea of having a baby – is often romanticized. What we often don’t consider before bringing a joyful bundle of fur into our lives is just how much doing so might change things.  Here are eight things to consider before bringing a dog into your […]

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Five Famous People and Their Dogs … Before Social Media

Celebrities love their dogs, and they love to flaunt their pets on Twitter and Instagram almost as often as they share with the world their favorite Boba flavor. But what about famous people who have gone before us? Did they love dogs as much as we do? The dogs of yore didn’t wear jewelry or […]

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