A collection of stories and articles I have written, some photos and whatever I feel like writing. It is a blog, after all. Click on the title to go to the page with story and photos.
One Night Stand Cures Puppy Fever
I get puppy fever pretty bad every now and then. Oh, chills and fever! Oh, for the joy of watching a tiny Australian shepherd puppy romping and playing and growing into a well-behaved dog.
Two friends have litters of Aussie pups that will be ready for homes in a month or so. …
Animal Communication
I know many people are skeptical about people who claim to be able to communicate with animals--Animal Planet has had The Pet Psychic and now there is another show on another channel with a general psychic communicator (people or animals, she isn't picky)--and while they seem genuine, some of the communications are a little vague and general... but some are specific enough to amaze the animal owners. …
Cattle and Sheep and Dogs, Oh My!
The Australian shepherd breed was developed in the American West in the late 19th century to help cattle and sheep ranchers manage their livestock. Behind them you will find a variety of working breeds, including (but not limited to, I'm sure) Pyrenean shepherds, German tigers, German coolies, Welsh shepherds, English shepherds, American farm collies, English collies and border collies.
Water Baby (Fiction)
A chilly, gray, damp morning in late October—how appropriate. The salty wetness of the sand at the Cape May, New Jersey, shore is seeping through her jeans, and the dampness of the air is making her wool fisherman's sweater feel heavy and sodden as she sits at the edge of the water, watching the waves roll in and out. …
Suzie and the Fleeces
Suzie, our first Australian shepherd, had been in training to herd sheep for a couple of years. She had a couple of herding titles, and loved "her" sheep. I had come to be good friends with our herding instructor Chris, so when she had her sheep sheared one year, she offered me a couple of fleeces to spin. …
Suzie's Advice for Errand-Running Dogs
Suzie is my sidekick. I like to take my sidekick with me on cool or overcast days when I have a quick errand or two to run. Suzie has compiled a short list of places to take your dog when you have to run errands or if you need a fast-food lunch.
