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Breaking the cycle
One of the hardest things I've ever had to do was to make the decision to re-home Solomon, my handsome American Bulldog. It was a...
Oct 18, 20193 min read


Day 342: And then there was shit everywhere
We have the dining room set up so that the dogs are contained when we leave. We’re able to close the pantry door that leads to the...
Mar 3, 20153 min read


Day 311: It’s the little things…
Princess Grace and I stopped by and visited with the Shamans today. Â Just being in their presence creates this calm, soothing effect that...
Jan 31, 20153 min read


Day 303: It’s been a good week
Sheba and Solomon are continuing to build their puppy bond…and I’m officially in puppy love with Solomon. He’s just the sweetest little...
Jan 23, 20152 min read


Day 301: Happy birthday to me
Now I’m sure Mother Nature didn’t whip this up as a birthday surprise just for me but it feels special nonetheless. Despite the weather...
Jan 21, 20153 min read


Day 297: Settling into some habits
I’ve always heard that puppies pick things up quicker when they have another dog to model, but Solomon isn’t just following Sheba. You...
Jan 17, 20152 min read


Day 296: Nature vs nurture
Puzzle has been with me for 15 1/2 years. We’ve been through multiple moves, multiple marriages, and several boyfriends. He’s seen me...
Jan 16, 20154 min read


Day 295: This is how people end up with 8 kids
I casually mentioned to Mr. Universe that we should message the breeder we got Sheba from to let him know we’re interested in getting...
Jan 15, 20152 min read


Day 287: Feeling a bit home sick
There’s never a good time to get sick but the coldest day of the year seems as good as any.  For the past couple of days I’ve not been...
Jan 7, 20151 min read


Day 286: No place like home
We arrived back to the Mainland around 5am this morning. Â Mr. Universe was refreshed and I was exhausted. Â I can sit on a plane in...
Jan 6, 20151 min read


Day 277: Let the adventure begin
Well the hard part is over.  This morning we loaded up the car, grabbed the animals, and headed to Camp Grandma’s.  Puzzle and Sheba were...
Dec 28, 20141 min read


Day 255: It’s a numbers game
Today I spent some time playing around with some numbers.  I’m not a numbers person, necessarily, but I do like to understand how things...
Dec 6, 20142 min read


Day 237: Life doesn’t have to be perfect to be wonderful
Today as I was walking through a store… after having snagged a super cheap dog bed for Sheba, btw …I noticed a print that said “Life...
Nov 18, 20142 min read


Day 199: Rise and shine
I woke up this morning at 4:30am so I could teach a 6 am yoga class.  I did the same thing yesterday and I have to say…I kinda like...
Oct 11, 20141 min read


Day 194: For every action there is a reaction
I thought not eating meat would be the hardest part of staying at the ashram for a week.  I figured I’d be able to handle being...
Oct 6, 20142 min read


Day 186: Greet me like a dog
We got to pick up Sheba and Puzzle yesterday. Â My parents graciously watched them while Mr. Universe and I ventured off to Colorado for a...
Sep 28, 20142 min read


Day 175: Running with the pack
For the past couple of days, Mr. Universe and I have taken Sheba to the dog park in the neighborhood.  It’s an old school with fenced in...
Sep 17, 20142 min read


Day 152: Teaching an old dog new tricks
I’m not a morning…never have been.  I barely like to rise early to catch flights for vacation, so rolling out of bed at home anytime...
Aug 25, 20142 min read


Day 145: We’re not hauling baby hearts
As Sheba and I made our way around downtown, I noticed how many people were out…either walking to work…already doing their jobs…or simply...
Aug 18, 20142 min read


Day 142: A manifesting son of a bitch
As I was driving from a morning meeting to the grocery and checking whether anyone had signed up for SUP today, it struck me that almost...
Aug 15, 20143 min read
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