Tag Archives: dogs

Pet Portraits: A Positive Pandemic Trend

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Mary Rowen

Humans love decorating their homes and offices with pictures of loved ones, so why shouldn’t images of beloved pets be displayed too? Continue reading →

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Where Would You #Read, If You Could Read Anywhere?

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Mary Rowen

I was a tomboy as a kid. It was the 1970s, and my neighborhood friends and I played outdoors whenever we could. My grass-stained knees and shins were usually dirty and covered in scrapes and bruises; I adored all the … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Running in the Rain

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Mary Rowen

Why don’t more people run in the rain? This is a question I’ve asked myself for over thirty years, and today, I’m putting it online, hoping to get some answers. Sure, I understand why people avoid the rain if they’re … Continue reading →

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Sharing Opinions with our Children

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Mary Rowen

Last week, while out jogging with the dog, I passed a group of parents, kids, and a couple of other dogs waiting at a school bus stop. Now, I’ll be the first to admit that my mutt isn’t the world’s … Continue reading →

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Going Batty: A Rabies Story

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Mary Rowen

It’s 11:33 on Friday morning, and I’m waiting for the phone to ring. I’d be lying if I said the anxiety’s killing me, but also can’t deny that I really, really hope to hear some positive news. Here’s the story, … Continue reading →

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Dog and Cat are (slowly becoming) Friends

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Mary Rowen

Last month, I posted about losing our sweet cat, Jack, to cancer, just weeks after we’d adopted a new kitty named Sherlock to be his pal. Suffice to say, it was a sad and confusing time for all members of … Continue reading →

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Pets, Loss, Sad Old Movie Characters, and Pesky Kids

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Mary Rowen

A little black and white cat is hopping around my living room, knocking things off the mantle and quietly testing the dog’s patience with his innocent, precocious behavior. He’s adorable, cuddly, and amusing. I should be smiling. But my heart … Continue reading →

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Getting a Dog to Boost Your Immune System? Please Don’t!

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Mary Rowen

Out on the interwebs recently, I stumbled across an article about strengthening the human immune system. I can’t recall the website or the author of the article, but it mentioned some sensible, natural solutions. Things like eating healthier, exercising regularly, … Continue reading →

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What Kind of #Dog is That?

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Mary Rowen

Two years ago, my family decided to get a dog. The kids were getting older and more responsible—they’d promised to walk, bathe, and clean up after the animal—and I’d wanted a dog for years too. Which is a good thing, … Continue reading →

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Songs of Paper: #MusicTuesday Guest Post by Duke Miller

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Mary Rowen

Today, I’m thrilled to have Duke Miller as a guest for Music Tuesday. “Songs of Paper” is an excerpt from his forthcoming book, On Damaged Ground. ———————————————————————————————————- I dedicate this story to Pantopicon. She is a writer working at Wattpad.com … Continue reading →

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