Allure of the Forest
I was trying to focus on writing but the dog was driving me crazy. She needed exercise stat. I dropped everything and headed to the dog park figuring that a…
A Case for Squished Balls
In past posts like this one, I've mentioned the challenges we have had with our new puppy, Piper. She is a force of nature, powered by lithium batteries, obsessed with…
Snazzy pups on the catwalk!
Judging a Canine Costume Contest
Granny of Little Red Riding Hood. Waldo. Superman. An Ewok. Yes, it was Halloween. But there weren't kids in these costumes... or even adults. It was a Doggie Halloween Party and Costume Contest!…
Raising Piper
We didn't plan on getting another dog and certainly not a puppy. But sometimes fate steps in the way and you've got no choice but to follow.It started with a…
Save the Chickens
The Great Chicken Debate
The moment my daughter spotted the crate full of fuzzy little chicks peeping happily at the local hardware store, she was smitten. Every year near Easter, the peeps appeared. And…
#snOMG
This week something unusual happened here in Raleigh, NC: a full-blown snowstorm. Normally in our region, we get a bit of snow and ice, schools will close, businesses will be…
The Tour D’Coop
Here in Raleigh, NC, we have a "Parade of Combs" - the Tour D'Coop! Guests are invited to tour some of the most unique, practical, whimsical and creative urban chicken…