Day 9: Salt Lake City

When I booked my stay in Park City, I knew no one there. Not only did Madeline reach out, but I learned that my friend Elli’s daughter Lizzy goes to the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, only 30 minutes away. Lizzy and I made plans to meet up on Friday at 11:30 after […]

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Teri Austin: From Actor to Activist

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 Teri Austin, President of Amanda Foundation, who rescued and healed my beloved dog, Arden. But Amanda Foundation is so much more than a rescue. Their “four legs” […]

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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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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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