A Dog’s Persistence
You won’t normally find Buddy without his bear. He proudly prances around with his tail wagging, nudging our legs to let us know that he has the bear and isn’t that the best thing that could be happening at this moment?! Join me in my joy, he says.
Lessons From a Golden Retriever
In the tension of the tug-of-war between dog and child, I think of my relationships today, living in just enough creative tension to promote surprise and growth. As my children return to college for their senior year, the push and pull of our relationships naturally play out amidst my desire to make time stand still. I feel like I’m still learning from Lucky as I navigate this push and pull
Chasing a Squirrel
Buddy, our one-year-old golden retriever, knows how to live in the present. When I’m feeling brave, I’ll go for a run with him at our local state park. While running helps me to be in the present, my attempt is nothing compared to Buddy’s ability to spot a falling leaf that happens to cross his path triggering a hot pursuit. Worse yet, he’ll chase a chipmunk scurrying across the road.