I have neglected A Writer’s Life blog too much over the past month or two since the Green Darner Press version of Sandcastle and Other Stories was published. “Put the book down already, and grab my tennis ball—now!” Even Kipling and Zippy are starting to wonder about my priorities. All the pets, Ajax the Gray…
Russell Blake started his online Pet Wall to honor his own wondrous dog, Lobo. The book (hit the title to see the book at Amazon), An Angel With Fur, came pouring out as the story of how Lobo adopted Russell, which began one fine day while visiting an animal shelter in Mexico. If you have ever loved…
Puppies can’t look backwards — can’t remember thinking and feeling like a puppy. They are a constant reminder to stay present. Chew Chew Chew. It is finally here . . . the year went by so fast. Happy 1st Birthday, Kipling. Do you remember being this young? I only have photos to remind me of…
Sandcastle and Other Stories is no longer free at Amazon. I am taking part in a free promotion for Sandcastle and Other Stories this weekend beginning at midnight on Friday through midnight Monday October 1st, only a few hours left . . . as I listen to Florence + and the Machine’s killer song Heavy…
Happy birthday, Stuliana. Love and tail wags from Kipling and Zippy One person, a beautiful, laughing most of the time, carefree kid who lives with her family in Cyprus, a child of Greek gods for sure, has shared her puppy with me all this time. Yes, the secret is out: I am not the true…
I wanted to take a break today. The weather in these parts feels like Summer, in the low seventies, perfect. The lawn grew higher as I put off last week’s chore to get Sandcastle and Other Stories published at Amazon. That was a busy, busy time, and the weekend was filled with wonderful moments of…
Islewood Farm is magical in the winter, and the pond is home to many different types of ducks all year round. Zippy and his pupil, Kipling, patrol the grounds but remain gentle and social dogs with even temperaments. Still, if I didn’t know Zippy and came across him, I wouldn’t want to make him suspicious.…
In the run-up to the annual chimney crawl, Kipling is in hyperactive Christmas mode. Zippy strives to keep the Santa belief going and distracts Kipling by teaching shepherding tricks! When shepherds come to your home, what do you do? They both stop to eat orchard apples fallen on the ground… It’s hard to call them…
Kipling crawled right next to Zippy! Thank you for helping me decide on the perfect name, Kelly (and all others who made suggestions starting with the letter K (that was the litter – named alphabetically in rotation – Zippy was part of the Z litter). Here she is at 8 weeks! I am so excited,…
I can’t help it: I’m posting puppy photos. Probably, bucketloads of puppy photos will filter into your world far into the future. Puppies don’t have anything to do with my next favorite albums to listen to while creating art List. Although, to any outside observer, both puppies and music may lead to a better understanding…