It is easy to feel discouraged these days. The world feels divided, and numerous urgent causes are vying for attention. Yet there is one fight that cannot wait, the fight to end Alzheimer’s and all other forms of dementia. Anyone who has watched a loved one disappear behind this cruel disease knows the heartbreak it …
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Some days around here are calm and predictable: naps, walks, squeaky toys, repeat. And then there are the days when something goes missing. This morning, I discovered the treat jar had mysteriously vanished. To say this was a significant event in our household would be an understatement! Naturally, Dr. Teddy immediately took charge of the …
When I sit at my desk and start talking out loud (Yes, I do that), sometimes about what I’m writing or just thinking through the day, two sets of ears always perk up. Teddy lifts his head first, his eyes soft and steady, as if to say, Go on, I’m listening. Bear usually follows, sometimes …
It has been a while since we last drove up to Arnold in the California Sierra foothills. A place that has always felt like home to me. The air carries a familiar scent of pine earth, which feels like a steadying hand on my shoulder. Unfortunately, California is prone to wildfires. Global warming has intensified …
Some days seem to spin too fast, the to-do list is long, the news is noisy, and even the dogs seem to sense the weight in the air. That’s when I like to turn things over to my in-house expert on calm living and soulful rest: Dr. Teddy. Today, he’s offering some wise (and very …
I remember the first time I saw a picture of Jane Goodall. It wasn’t in a textbook or a formal documentary. It was a simple, black-and-white photo of a young woman with a kind face and a blonde ponytail, sitting quietly in the forest, her gaze fixed on a family of chimpanzees. There was a …
This morning, something wonderful happened: I woke to the soft, steady sound of rain. Instead of rolling over in bed, I wanted to get outside and feel it. Rainy days hold a magic I can’t resist. Leaving Teddy and Bear home, I grabbed my umbrella and stepped into the quiet, rain-washed world. The October rains are …
