Koda is teaching me a lot about gratitude and the art of the thank you. Even though she can’t speak human, her idea of saying thank you is usually to lick an eye, ear, hand or calf. There’s a sweetness to doing something that makes your puppy happy. It truly makes me feel good to receive her grateful affection. I know also when she growls at me that she’s pissed
Generation Covid-19 Puppy: Me and the Dood
July 11, 2021
Koda is from the COVID-19 puppy generation. Like baby boomers and GEN X,Y,Z, there are definitely COVID-19 puppies. Whether it was the actual lockdown experience in Philadelphia or a chain of events during the pandemic that nurtured her purchase, I’m not entirely sure. During the pandemic, my sister-in-law got a beautiful dog named Maisy. Once we were able to travel (that was scary, even with a mask), we visited them
Me and the Dood: In the Moment
July 7, 2021
In the moment is where it all happens. The past was and the future has yet to present itself. So when I sat on this bench with the Dood, I chose it for the message, “Your past does not define you”. It got me to think, and I invite you to do the same. The past often feels real, especially when we think back on events that felt powerful (in
I want to see what you see: Lessons from a mini labradoodle
July 4, 2021
I’ve been hiding behind my mini labradoodle Koda since she came into my/our life in December 2020. I’m not sure if it’s writers block or the fact she’s both frickin cute and inspirational at the same time. By hiding I mean I basically stopped keeping up my blog in favor of insta pics and quips using the puppy as my muse. What’s the saying, a picture is worth a 1000
Work Life Balance When You WFH
February 6, 2021
Finding a work life balance when you WFH can be a stretch. The computer is always right there and on. The puppy, the dishes, laundry, and yesterday’s grocery order tug at your heels like a puppy. I’ve heard many women talk about the kids and the challenges of Zoom school too. I don’t have that experience, but I can empathize. I work from home since I began my professional writing career.
Working From Home – Top Tips to Try ASAP
March 19, 2020
Hi peeps, for those who know me, working from home is nothing new. I’ve been doing this full time for many years. That said, hubs is now also WFH (not to be confused with WTF ?) and he’s full time too. All said, this means I need a new tactical plan. As he has a Philly boy booming voice and I require SILENCE.. Oh well. So I thought I would
Living local – Weekend of Walking
November 4, 2019
This was a weekend of walking in Philly. We went to Wissahickon and Manyunk. They remind me of my old neighborhood in Montreal. Living in an urban part of Philadelphia now, I felt like I was in the countryside. A lovely treat.Walking always connects and attunes me to a happy place. So, it is no surprise I miss my walks in Montreal. But as you may notice I have a
Living Local: I’ve Got a Guy
October 23, 2019
In Montreal we kiss on both cheeks and say bonjour-hi. In Philly everyone says “I’ve got a guy” or “I’ve got a girl”, “my guy over at…” I think pretty much everyone has a person they go to for something. It’s another neighborhood-centric flavor of Philly. It Montréal I had that too but was more apt to call them by name or description (hairdresser, butcher etc). I like when I
Live Local Morning Walk in Manayunk
October 19, 2019
If you want to live local you try to find interesting things to do without necessarily spending a lot. Walking is one simple pleasure. I wanted to forest bathe and on a budget we planned to go to Wissahickon. Instead we stretched our legs with a morning walk in Manayunk. Hubs grew up in Roxborough but hadn’t been to the Towpath in awhile. Reminds me a bit of the Lachine
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