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Twenty-Five Years Later: Remembering September 11

Nikki Mastro — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:04:04 +0000

It has been twenty-five years since September 11, 2001. Sometimes it is hard to believe so much time has gone by, because some memories never fade. They stay with us, just as clear as when they first happened.

My life was different back then. Both of my sons still lived at home, and that morning I was watching the news. I can’t recall which channel it was, but I remember seeing the first images of a plane hitting one of the World Trade Center towers. Like many others, I didn’t understand what was happening at first. It was shocking and frightening, but I still thought it might have been a terrible accident.

Then the second plane hit the other tower.

In that moment, everything changed. This was no accident. We were under attack.

I ran down the hallway, knocking on my sons’ bedroom doors and telling them to turn on their TVs. I needed them to wake up and see that something unimaginable was happening to our country. I don’t remember every word I said, but I remember the fear in my voice. I remember how urgent it felt. I knew the world we woke up to that morning was suddenly different.

People who lived through that day often say they remember exactly where they were and what they were doing when they heard the news. September 11 became a dividing line in history, marking everything before and after. We watched the towers burn. We saw people running through streets filled with smoke, dust, and falling debris. We learned that another plane had hit the Pentagon, and that passengers and crew on United Flight 93 fought back before the plane crashed in a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

We saw the unthinkable happen right before our eyes.

Nearly 3,000 innocent people lost their lives that day. They were office workers, restaurant staff, travelers, flight crews, military members, firefighters, police officers, emergency medical workers, and people just living through an ordinary Tuesday morning. Each one had a name, a family, a story, and dreams for a future that was taken away.

Even amid the terror, we saw incredible courage. Firefighters went up the stairs while others tried to get out. Police officers, paramedics, and other first responders went into buildings, knowing the risks but refusing to leave. Strangers helped each other. Coworkers carried injured friends. Ordinary people became heroes because, in the worst moments, they chose to be brave and kind.

The heroism continued long after the fires were out. Rescue and recovery workers stayed at Ground Zero for weeks and months, searching through the wreckage. Many later became seriously ill from the toxic dust and chemicals they breathed in. Families kept losing loved ones years after the attack, showing that the true cost of September 11 was even greater than we first knew.

I also think about the families who got a final phone call, a last message, or no goodbye at all. For most of us, twenty-five years have gone by. For those families, time may feel different. An anniversary does not ease their grief. It just reminds us to stop and remember the people they have missed every day.

I will always remember running down the hallway and knocking on my sons’ doors that morning. It was a mother’s instinct to want her children awake, informed, and close, even though I had no idea what would happen next. I couldn’t stop what was happening, but I needed to know where my boys were. I needed them close.

Maybe that is something September 11 showed us all. When the world suddenly felt scary and uncertain, we reached out to the people we loved. We called our families. We checked on friends. We comforted strangers. We came together because human connection was the one thing fear could not take away.

Even after twenty-five years, the images are still painful, but so are the lessons. We remember the terrible results of hatred. We remember how fragile an ordinary morning can be. We remember the courage of those who ran toward danger and the kindness of those who helped others.

Most of all, we remember the lives.

On this anniversary, I honor every person who was lost, every hero who responded, every survivor who carries the memories, and every family that was forever changed. May we say their names, keep their stories alive, and never let time turn these people into just numbers in a history book.

September 11, 2001 changed our country and changed us. Even twenty-five years later, we still remember where we were. We still remember how we felt. We still grieve.

And we must never forget.

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When a Dog Has a Seizure: Knowing How to Help

Nikki Mastro — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:37:32 +0000

One morning while I was out for a walk, I saw something that frightened me. Another person was walking a small white dog that looked like a Maltese or maybe a Maltese mix. Its fur was trimmed short, so it didn’t have the usual long, fluffy coat. I couldn’t tell how old the dog was. As they came closer, the little dog suddenly collapsed in the street. Its small body began to move as if it was having a seizure.

I can’t be certain what actually happened. Fainting, balance problems, heart issues, or even poisoning can sometimes look like a seizure. Still, seeing it was frightening, and my first instinct was to run over and try to help the little dog. But at the same time, I felt completely helpless.

I wanted to pick up the dog, take it home, and fix everything. But wanting to help and knowing how to help aren’t always the same thing. The experience stayed with me, and I realized I needed to learn what to do if a dog has a seizure.

By sharing what I’ve learned, I hope someone else can stay calm and know how to respond if they ever face a similar situation.

First, Protect the Dog From Injury

During a seizure, a dog isn’t aware of its surroundings and can’t control its body. The best thing you can do right away is to protect the dog from anything nearby that could cause harm.

Move anything that could hurt the dog, such as furniture, sharp objects, or things that might fall. If the dog is near stairs, water, traffic, or other dangers, try to block off the area or keep it safe, but don’t put yourself in danger. When the little dog I saw collapsed in the street, a good way to help would have been to warn drivers and keep cars away while the owner stayed nearby.

Don’t try to hold the dog still. Trying to restrain a dog during a seizure can hurt both you and the dog. Unless the dog is in real danger, it’s usually safest to clear the area and let the seizure run its course.

Keep Your Hands Away From the Dog’s Mouth

A dog can’t swallow its tongue during a seizure, so you don’t need to put your hand, a spoon, a cloth, or anything else in its mouth. A dog having a seizure might bite by accident, even if it’s never been aggressive before.

It’s natural to want to touch, hug, or hold the dog. I felt that way too. But the safest way to comfort the dog is to stay nearby, speak gently, keep things quiet, and protect it without touching its face or mouth.

Time the Seizure

Seizures can make time feel like it’s moving slowly. Checking a watch or starting a timer on your phone gives you information that can really help the vet.

According to the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, a seizure lasting more than five minutes is a life-threatening emergency known as status epilepticus. The dog needs immediate emergency veterinary treatment.

Multiple seizures occurring close together are also an emergency. Cornell advises that a dog experiencing more than one seizure within 24 hours may be having cluster seizures and should be taken to an emergency veterinarian.

Record What Happens if It Is Safe

If someone else is keeping the dog safe and the area is secure, taking a short video can be very helpful. A vet might be able to tell if it was a seizure or something else, like fainting or a heart problem, by watching how the dog moves.

It also helps to remember what happened just before the episode, how the dog’s body moved, whether it seemed to lose consciousness, how long it lasted, and how the dog acted afterward.

The point of recording isn’t to make light of the dog’s distress. It gives the vet important information that can help figure out what happened and what care the dog needs.

Allow Time for Recovery

The time after a seizure is called the postictal phase. A dog might be confused, tired, unsteady, have trouble seeing, feel extra hungry, or seem scared. This recovery can last a few minutes or sometimes much longer.

Even a gentle dog might act unpredictably when it’s confused. Keep children and other pets away, and keep things quiet. When the dog is steady, gently help it move away from stairs, traffic, pools, or other dangers. Don’t force it to walk until it’s ready.

Know When Veterinary Care Is Needed

If a dog has its first seizure, it should see a vet, even if it seems fine afterward. Seizures can have many causes, such as epilepsy, low blood sugar, illness, poisoning, head injury, inflammation, infection, or a brain problem.

Get emergency vet care if a seizure lasts more than five minutes, if there are several seizures in 24 hours, if the dog doesn’t recover normally, has trouble breathing, is injured, or might have been poisoned. If you’re not sure, it’s always okay to call your vet or the nearest emergency animal hospital.

Compassion Is Also a Form of Help

The person walking the little dog seemed calmer than I expected. After the episode, they encouraged the dog to stand up, and eventually the dog continued walking.

I reacted differently. I would have wanted to pick up the little dog and rush home or to the vet. But I realize this might not have been the dog’s first seizure. The person probably already knew about the dog’s condition and what the vet had told them to do.

I don’t know much about what happened that morning. But seeing the little dog collapse frightened me and made me want to help. Even though I felt helpless, I ran over because I couldn’t just stand by and do nothing.

Wanting to help is the first step to being prepared. We might not be able to stop a seizure, but we can keep the dog safe, stay calm, watch the time, keep our hands away from its mouth, know when it’s an emergency, and support the person who cares for the dog.

Helping doesn’t always mean fixing the problem. Sometimes it just means making things safer during a frightening moment and staying close until it’s over.

What a seizure actually is

A seizure is a temporary episode of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. It is important to distinguish a seizure from epilepsy. A seizure is an event; epilepsy is a disorder characterized by recurrent seizures. A dog can have a seizure for many reasons and not necessarily have epilepsy.

Veterinarians commonly describe a seizure in three stages: before the seizure (pre-ictal or aura), the seizure itself (ictal), and the recovery period afterward (post-ictal). Not every dog will display obvious signs during all three stages.

Before the seizure: behavioral warning signs

Some dogs behave differently seconds, minutes, or even hours before a seizure. A normally relaxed dog may suddenly become anxious or restless. The dog might pace, whine, tremble, hide, seek unusual amounts of attention, cling to its person, or begin salivating.

You may also sense that the dog is behaving strangely. It may stare, seem frightened, appear distracted, or act as though it senses something that the people around it cannot perceive.

These behaviors alone don’t prove a seizure is coming. They become more meaningful if the same behavioral pattern repeatedly precedes seizures in a particular dog.

The classic generalized seizure

This is probably closest to what most people picture when they hear the word seizure, and it sounds similar to what I saw in the little white dog.

A dog may suddenly become rigid, lose consciousness, and collapse. The legs can stiffen and then begin jerking or making rhythmic paddling movements. The head or neck may extend backward. The body may tremble, jerk, or contort.

Other signs can include excessive drooling or foaming, repeated chewing or chomping movements, unusual vocalizations, and involuntary urination or defecation. The dog generally isn’t consciously controlling any of this.

One particularly important point is that not every generalized seizure involves violent shaking. Cornell describes other generalized forms in which a dog may become extremely stiff, have jerking movements, or even stand staring and become nonresponsive.

Focal seizures can be much harder to recognize

A focal seizure begins in a limited area of the brain, so only part of the dog’s body may be affected. The dog may remain conscious.

You might see repeated twitching of one eyelid, ear, lip, leg, or one side of the face. You may also see repetitive jaw movements, sometimes described as a “chewing-gum” motion. Some dogs repeatedly snap at the air as though trying to catch an invisible fly. Dilated pupils and increased salivation can also occur.

This is one reason people shouldn’t assume, “It couldn’t have been a seizure because the dog didn’t fall over.” A focal seizure can be subtle and may sometimes progress into a generalized seizure.

At the same time, something such as “fly biting” isn’t automatically a seizure. Similar behavior can have other causes, including gastrointestinal or behavioral problems. A veterinarian must consider the full picture.

The recovery period can provide an important clue

One of the most useful things to observe is what happens afterward.

After a seizure, a dog may appear confused, dazed, or exhausted. It might pace aimlessly, stumble, seem restless, become unusually thirsty or hungry, or temporarily have difficulty seeing. Occasionally, a confused dog can become frightened or defensive. This post-ictal period can last considerably longer than the seizure itself.

That distinction may help separate a seizure from syncope, or fainting. A dog that faints from a cardiovascular problem may collapse but often returns relatively quickly to normal once consciousness returns. A dog that has experienced a seizure commonly goes through a recognizable period of neurological confusion afterward.

That doesn’t mean an observer should attempt to diagnose the difference. Both warrant veterinary attention, particularly when they occur for the first time.

Seizure versus dreaming

This is another common source of confusion. Sleeping dogs can twitch, paddle their feet, and make little noises while dreaming.

Dream movements tend to be brief and intermittent. During a seizure, movements are generally more rigid, sustained, and forceful. A seizing dog cannot simply be awakened from the episode and may be confused afterward. Drooling, loss of bladder or bowel control, and a post-seizure period of disorientation are also much more suggestive of a seizure than ordinary dreaming.

Several misconceptions are especially important.

“A dog can swallow its tongue.” It cannot. Nothing should be placed inside a dog’s mouth during a seizure. Trying to pull on the tongue or inserting fingers or an object into the mouth can result in a serious bite or injury.

“I need to hold the dog still.” You generally should not restrain a convulsing dog. Instead, remove nearby hazards and protect it from stairs, traffic, water, sharp objects, or furniture.

“The dog is consciously fighting or panicking.” During a generalized seizure, the dog is not consciously controlling those movements. Paddling, jaw movements, urination, vocalization, and other actions are involuntary.

“If the dog didn’t lose consciousness, it wasn’t a seizure.” Focal seizures may occur without loss of consciousness.

“One seizure means the dog has epilepsy.” No. Seizures can have many causes, including metabolic abnormalities, toxins, trauma, brain disease, and other conditions. Epilepsy is only one possibility.

“If the dog gets up afterward, everything is fine.” Recovery is certainly encouraging, but a first seizure still deserves veterinary evaluation. A veterinarian needs to consider why it occurred.

Perhaps the most useful thing for an observer to remember

If you ever witness an episode like the one I saw that morning, look for the sequence, not merely the convulsions:

unusual behavior beforehand → sudden loss or alteration of awareness → involuntary or repetitive movements → confusion or exhaustion afterward.
And if it is safe, note the time. A short video can also be tremendously useful to the dog’s veterinarian because some conditions that resemble seizures are difficult to distinguish from a verbal description alone.
A seizure continuing for five minutes or longer is a life-threatening emergency, and multiple seizures occurring close together also require urgent veterinary attention.

References:

Blue-Green Algae Poisoning in Dogs: What You Need To Know And How To Keep Your Dog Safe | DogTails https://dogtails.dogwatch.com/2024/07/12/blue-green-algae-poisoning-what-you-need-to-know-and-how-to-keep-your-dog-safe/

Dog Emergencies in Dumfries, VA | Dumfries Animal Hospital https://dumfriesanimalhospital.com/dog-emergencies/

Pet Seizures: Help Your Pet with Oxygen Therapy https://pawprintoxygen.com/blogs/healthy-paws/pet-seizures-and-oxygen-therapy

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The Meaning of Labor Day: Honoring the Hands That Built America

Nikki Mastro — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 23:36:13 +0000

For many Americans, Labor Day marks the end of summer. It’s a time for picnics, family get-togethers, shopping, and maybe one last swim. There’s nothing wrong with enjoying these moments; everyone deserves a break. Still, Labor Day is more than just a long weekend. It’s a day to recognize that our country was built not just by famous leaders, but by everyday people working in factories, fields, mines, offices, hospitals, schools, homes, stores, and many other places.

The first Labor Day took place in New York City on September 5, 1882, when workers marched together to show unity and pride. By 1894, it became a federal holiday. Back then, many Americans worked long hours for little pay, often in unsafe conditions with few rights. Children worked alongside adults. Getting hurt could mean losing your job and not being able to support your family. Employers didn’t hand out vacations, weekends, unemployment insurance, retirement plans, or even the eight-hour workday. Workers had to organize, make sacrifices, and sometimes even risk their lives to win these rights.

Many brave men helped shape the labor movement, but this Labor Day, I want to focus on a woman whose impact still touches almost every American home: Frances Perkins. In 1911, Perkins saw the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York City. One hundred forty-six workers died, most of them young immigrant women and girls. Some couldn’t escape because the doors were locked. Perkins watched as workers, trapped by flames, jumped from the upper floors. She later called this tragedy the day the New Deal began, because it made her even more determined to make workplaces safer and hold the government responsible for people’s lives.

Frances Perkins didn’t let tragedy make her feel powerless. Instead, she turned her grief into action. She fought for safer factories and better labor laws. In 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt made her secretary of labor, making her the first woman to serve in a presidential Cabinet.

Before she took the job, Perkins gave Roosevelt a bold list of what she wanted to achieve. She aimed for unemployment insurance, old-age insurance, a federal minimum wage, limits on child labor, and a shorter workweek. At the time, these ideas probably seemed out of reach to many. But her vision helped create Social Security, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the 40-hour workweek, minimum wage and overtime rules, unemployment insurance, and child labor laws.

Millions of Americans have benefited from these protections without ever knowing Frances Perkins’s name. Anyone who has relied on Social Security, received overtime pay, gotten through unemployment, or expected children to be in school instead of working in factories is part of her legacy.

Her story feels especially important to me this year because we recently lost two other remarkable women, Dolly Parton and Gloria Steinem. Their work was different from Perkins’s, but each understood the dignity, struggles, and determination of working women.

Dolly Parton gave that struggle a voice everyone could sing along to. Her song “9 to 5,” written for the 1980 movie she starred in with Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, was catchy and fun. But underneath its upbeat tune was a real protest against low pay, lack of recognition, and bosses who took credit for others’ work. Dolly showed the daily frustrations of office workers, especially women whose hard work was often overlooked. She called for fairness with humor, warmth, and a tune people remember.

Gloria Steinem spent much of her life fighting the barriers that kept women underpaid, ignored, and left out of leadership. Long before most people talked about workplace harassment or pay gaps, she helped bring women’s stories into the spotlight. Through her writing, organizing, and starting things like Ms. magazine, she showed that women’s work mattered, whether paid or unpaid. She helped us see that economic equality and women’s equality are always connected.

It feels right to remember Frances, Dolly, and Gloria together. Frances Perkins helped create laws to protect workers. Gloria Steinem helped women see and fight the unfairness in daily life. Dolly Parton brought the message into pop culture and made people listen while enjoying the music. Each woman used what she had, and each made it harder to overlook working women.

Labor Day still matters because fairness at work isn’t guaranteed yet. Many people struggle to pay for housing, food, health care, and retirement. Caregivers often do important work for little or no pay. Some workers worry about losing their jobs if they speak up about unsafe conditions, discrimination, or harassment. Technology and artificial intelligence are changing jobs, bringing new opportunities but also tough questions about job loss, privacy, and who benefits. The industries may change, but the need to protect people’s dignity stays the same.

The holiday also reminds us that no job makes someone more important than anyone else. Whether you empty the trash, pick crops, teach kids, fix roads, answer phones, deliver packages, care for the sick, write software, or run a company, you help make our shared life possible. Honest work deserves respect, and every worker deserves safety, fair pay, and a say.

This Labor Day, I’ll enjoy the holiday, but I’ll also remember what it stands for. I’ll think about the workers who marched in 1882, the young women lost in the Triangle fire, and Frances Perkins standing before the president with her list of changes. I’ll hear Dolly singing for every worker who deserved more, and I’ll remember Gloria reminding women that their stories and voices matter in every decision-making room.

Labor Day isn’t just about having a job. It’s about honoring the people who work, those who fought to make work better, and the belief that no one’s well-being should come at the cost of someone else’s hardship. It reminds us to be thankful for what past generations achieved and to protect those gains for the future.

References:

U.S. Department of Labor. History of Labor Day. https://www.dol.gov/general/laborday/history?

Wikipedia. Frances Perkins. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances_Perkins

Frances Perkins Center. THE WOMAN BEHIND THE NEW DEAL https://francesperkinscenter.org/learn/her-life/

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Baby Bear and the Night Visitor

Nikki Mastro — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:51:18 +0000

Baby Bear knew someone had visited overnight. He didn’t need to check the Ring camera. He didn’t need a witness, fingerprints, or any of those fancy TV lab tests. Bear had something better: his nose.

That morning, when he walked into the backyard, he stopped. He lifted his head, sniffed the air, and his face changed. Someone had been there.

Bear settled into his usual spot by the flowerpots. From there, he could watch the lawn, guard the geraniums, and look especially handsome as he investigated.

He sniffed the air again. Ralph. Ralph the raccoon had visited during the night.

Bear and Ralph aren’t really friends, but they have a kind of professional understanding. Ralph sneaks in at night to check things out, and Bear examines the evidence the next morning.

Usually, Ralph leaves without filing a report.

This time was no different.

The backyard camera showed that Ralph arrived in the dark. He didn’t come to the front door, didn’t ask if Bear was awake, and didn’t stop by the window to wave hello.

Instead, he went straight to the vegetable garden. That seemed suspicious.

Bear started to put the clues together. Maybe Ralph heard there were strawberries in the garden. Maybe he was checking if the tomatoes were ripe. Or maybe a secret raccoon group sent him to see if Jim’s vegetables were ready for a midnight raid. Or maybe Ralph was just being nosy.

Bear understood that possibility very well.

As the Chief Investigator of Backyard Affairs, Bear knew he should check the garden himself. But there were problems. Some places were off-limits. Digging for clues had gotten him in trouble before, and stepping on the vegetables never earned him any praise.

So Bear decided to investigate from a safe distance.

He sniffed the breeze for clues, looked over the grass, and listened for any strange sounds near the greenhouse. There was nothing. Ralph had disappeared as quietly as he had arrived.

The case seemed simple. Ralph had come onto the property, checked the vegetable garden, found nothing worth taking, and left.

But then Bear considered another possibility.

What if Ralph had not come looking for food at all?

Maybe Ralph had heard about Bear’s new titles: Office Manager, Employee of the Month, and Director of Household Security. Maybe he wanted career advice, or maybe he was curious how Bear managed all those jobs and still found time for meals, naps, and barking for fun.

If so, Ralph had made a big mistake. He went to the vegetable garden instead of Bear’s office.

Bear would have gladly explained that being successful takes dedication, good hearing, a reliable sense of time, and the ability to look very busy whenever someone walks in.

Treats also help.

Still, Bear felt a little hurt. Ralph had come to his backyard and hadn’t even stopped to say hello. No polite knock, no calling card, and definitely no hostess gift. Not even one tomato.

Bear sat up straighter among the flowers and thought about giving Ralph an official warning. From now on, nighttime visitors should announce themselves, stay out of the garden, and schedule meetings during Bear’s business hours.

Then came the final twist in the investigation.

Bear realized that while he had been sitting among the geraniums guarding the flowers, Ralph had gone directly to the vegetables.

The raccoon had not avoided Bear’s security system. He had outsmarted it.

Bear looked at the garden, then back at the house. He decided this detail didn’t belong in the official report.

His conclusion would be much simpler:

The flowers were safe.

The investigator was handsome.

And Ralph remained at large.

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What If Dogs Are Angels in Disguise?

Nikki Mastro — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 22:36:15 +0000

National Dog Day was on Wednesday, August 26. I know I’m a bit late bringing it up, but honestly, in my world, every day could be National Dog Day.

Colleen Paige, an animal welfare advocate, created National Dog Day in 2004. It’s meant to celebrate the dogs we love and to remember those still waiting in shelters and rescues for a family.

But this year, I began to see dogs differently. What if dogs are angels in disguise?

I don’t mean this as something I can prove. I’m not expecting scientists to announce they’ve found wings under a Golden Retriever’s fur. And honestly, if Golden Retrievers had wings, they’d probably just get muddy too. I’m thinking about something deeper than that.

When we imagine angels, we often picture beings who protect us, comfort us, stay close during tough times, and somehow know when we need them.

Does that sound familiar? It does to me.

Science has discovered some amazing things about how dogs connect with people. Dogs don’t just watch us; they’re incredibly sensitive. They notice our voices, movements, facial expressions, and even our scent.

Researchers have shown that dogs can tell the difference between a person’s normal scent and their scent when they’re stressed. In one study, dogs got it right 93.75 percent of the time. That’s pretty incredible if you think about it. So when we say, “My dog knows when something is wrong,” we’re not just making it up. They really can know. But science only explains part of what I’ve felt.

I’ve loved several dogs in my life, and each one was unique. Candy was with me for fourteen and a half years. Teddy was with me for only six years, which was much less time than I hoped. Teddy was my soul dog. There was something about our bond that I still can’t fully explain. Maybe some relationships aren’t meant to be explained; they’re just meant to be treasured.

And then there is Bear. My Baby Bear. Bear isn’t Teddy, and I wouldn’t want him to be. He has his own personality, his own funny habits, and his own special way of showing love.

But after Teddy passed away, something changed. I was grieving. It felt like there was a huge Teddy-shaped hole in my heart and in our home. Bear couldn’t understand cancer or death the way people do. He didn’t know what I was thinking or why certain memories made me cry.

But somehow, Bear seemed to understand what mattered most. I was hurting. And my little golden boy stayed right by my side. He follows me around the house, comes into my office, and keeps an eye on me. Sometimes he leans against me, and sometimes he just lies nearby. He doesn’t ask me to explain what is wrong. He doesn’t tell me I should be over it. He doesn’t try to solve it. He is there.

Maybe that’s one of the greatest gifts dogs offer us. People often feel uneasy around someone else’s pain. We search for the right words, offer advice, or try to fix things that can’t be fixed.

Dogs don’t. A dog can sit beside someone whose heart is breaking and somehow know that just being there is enough. Dogs protect us, too.

Some dogs are trained to find missing people, guide those who can’t see, help people with disabilities, detect medical changes, or work with first responders. Others never get special training or wear a vest.

They watch over their person.
They notice.
They listen.
They wait.
They love.

And maybe most amazing of all, they don’t seem to care whether we deserve their love. Dogs don’t care about our bank accounts, job titles, wrinkles, mistakes, politics, or social status. They don’t care if we’re having a good hair day. They care that we came home. To them, that’s a reason to celebrate. Maybe that’s why losing a dog hurts so much. We’re not just losing a pet; we’re losing a presence that gave us something rare: simple, unconditional love.

So, are dogs really angels? I don’t know. I don’t know all the answers. But I know this. I’ve looked into the eyes of dogs I’ve loved and seen loyalty, trust, forgiveness, joy, and a devotion that sometimes feels too beautiful for this world.

I’ve watched a dog recognize sadness without being told. I’ve felt a golden head resting against me when I needed comfort. And I’ve experienced the extraordinary privilege of being loved by Teddy and now being watched over by my Baby Bear. Maybe dogs don’t need wings. Maybe angels sometimes have four paws, wet noses, and fur that somehow gets on everything you own. And maybe they’re here to teach us about a kind of love that people are still learning about.

Happy National Dog Day to every one of these extraordinary souls.

And especially to my angels.

Teddy and Bear, I will love you forever!!

And Bear, thank you for staying right here beside me!

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Dolly Parton: The Light That Stays

Nikki Mastro — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:22:14 +0000

Yesterday I learned that Dolly Parton died. My first reaction wasn’t very eloquent. Honestly, it didn’t even make much sense. It was simply: Why? Why? Why?

Why does it feel like the people who bring kindness, generosity, laughter, and goodness into the world leave us too soon, while those who spread anger and cruelty seem to stick around?

I know Dolly Parton was 80. By any measure, she lived a long, extraordinary, and incredibly successful life. But to me, Dolly never seemed old. Her spirit felt ageless. Today, 80 just feels too young.

I have admired Dolly Parton for a very long time, but not simply because she was Dolly Parton, the entertainer. Her achievements as an artist alone would have made her a legend. She was born into poverty in rural Tennessee as one of 12 children, and went on to become one of the world’s most successful singer-songwriters. She wrote songs like “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors,” and “I Will Always Love You.” She sold over 100 million records, won Grammy Awards, became a successful actress and businesswoman, and even created Dollywood in her hometown.

But that’s not what I am thinking about today. I’m thinking about what Dolly Parton did after she became successful. She remembered where she came from.

Dolly knew what it was like to grow up with very little. She understood how important education could be for a child. Her father couldn’t read or write, and Dolly said she started her Imagination Library to honor him. What began in 1995 as a small program giving free books to kids in her home county grew into an international effort that has delivered hundreds of millions of books to children.

Think about that for a moment. A girl who grew up poor in the Tennessee mountains became hugely successful, and then used that success to make sure millions of other kids had books at home. That tells me far more about Dolly Parton than any record-sales number ever could.

When wildfires hit her beloved East Tennessee in 2016, she helped families who lost their homes. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dolly donated $1 million to Vanderbilt University Medical Center to support research for the Moderna vaccine.

Whenever Dolly could help, she did. There was something else remarkable about her. Even as the world became more divided, Dolly Parton somehow managed to connect with almost everyone. People from all political backgrounds loved her. So did people from different generations. Country fans, rock musicians, members of the LGBTQ+ community, people of deep faith, and even people who disagreed about almost everything else all loved Dolly Parton.

I don’t think that happened because she stood for nothing. I think it happened because she stood for something larger. Kindness.

She could laugh at herself. She never needed to prove she was the smartest or most important person in the room. She was glamorous and bold, but always knew who she was and where she came from.

She seemed to understand something I wish more people did: you don’t have to put others down to lift yourself up. Perhaps that is why today’s news hurts so much.

We need more people like Dolly Parton. We need people who remind us that success and goodness can go together. We need people who show that great wealth can come with great generosity. We need people who can disagree without hate, laugh without being cruel, and become powerful without losing their humanity.

Earlier today, feeling sad and angry, I wondered why good people have to die while some mean ones seem to live forever. Of course, there is no answer.

Life doesn’t give people more years just because they’re good. Living a long time isn’t a reward for kindness, and dying isn’t a punishment for being cruel.

But after thinking about Dolly today, I realized something else. Living a long life and leaving something behind aren’t the same.

Dolly Parton has left something behind.

Somewhere tonight, an adult received a Dolly Parton Imagination Library book as a small child and discovered the magic of reading.
Somewhere, a songwriter picked up a guitar because she heard Dolly.
Somewhere, there’s a family whose life got a little easier after a disaster because Dolly Parton cared.
Somewhere, there’s a young girl growing up with very little who can look at Dolly’s story and see that where you start doesn’t decide where you can go.

And there are millions of us who watched this funny, brilliant, rhinestone-covered woman show that strength and kindness can exist in the same person.

Dolly Parton died yesterday. But Dolly Parton’s goodness didn’t.

That lives on in every child who opened one of her books, every person she helped, every musician she inspired, every life touched by her generosity, and everyone who saw her example and chose to be a little kinder.

Maybe that’s the closest answer I’ll ever find to the question I asked today.

Good people die. But the light they bring into the world doesn’t have to fade when they’re gone. Thank you, Dolly.

For the music. For the laughter. For the books. For remembering your roots. For helping people you’d never meet. For showing us that success doesn’t have to harden your heart. And most of all, thank you for leaving some of your light behind.

Dolly Rebecca Parton
January 19, 1946 – August 25, 2026

I will always love you.

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Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? Ask the Dog.

Nikki Mastro — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:29:47 +0000

Lately, the news and the world around us have left me feeling uneasy. Sometimes, I have to make a conscious effort to focus on things that lift my spirits instead of bringing me down. So I decided to turn back to one of my favorite topics: dogs.

Whenever I write, talk, or even think about dogs, I feel a bit lighter. Luckily, I have a great research assistant at home. His name is Bear. Many things about Baby Bear fascinate me, but one of the most remarkable is his uncanny ability to know what time it is. I have carefully inspected him, and I still haven’t found an Apple Watch strapped around his furry wrist. He doesn’t carry an iPhone. No clock sits at doggy eye level anywhere in the house.

Still, Bear always knows. Honestly, I could probably set my watch by him. I get up in the morning and sometimes have to look at my Apple Watch or iPhone to figure out what day it is, let alone what time. Bear apparently requires no such technological assistance.

Meal approaching? Bear knows.
Something normally happens at a particular point in the day? Bear knows.
A familiar part of our daily routine is approaching? Bear knows.

And apparently Bear isn’t unusual. Dogs have an impressive ability to anticipate events that regularly occur throughout their day. So how do they do it?

Dogs don’t tell time the way we do. They probably aren’t thinking, “It’s 4:57 and dinner is at 5:00.” Instead, their brains and bodies pick up on a mix of different clues.

One clue is their circadian rhythm, the internal clock that humans, dogs, and many other creatures share. Changes in light, sleep, hormones, hunger, and activity all help the body know where it is in the day.

Bear might not know it’s 5:00 on the clock, but his body senses how much of the day has gone by. Dogs are also especially good at learning patterns.

From a dog’s point of view, people are pretty predictable. We get up, turn on lights, make coffee, open doors, sit in the same chairs, turn the TV on and off, make food, take walks, and certain sounds happen at certain times.

We might hardly notice these routines, but our dogs definitely do. Bear spends a lot of his day following me and watching what I do. Sometimes I think I’m supervising him, but really, he might be studying me instead. Dogs are great observers, especially when it’s something that matters to them. And honestly, not much is more important to a dog than their people and the chance that food might be coming soon.

But there’s another interesting part to how dogs sense time. Smell.

A dog’s world is full of scents that people can’t even notice. Researchers have found that dogs can tell their owner’s scent apart from someone else’s.

Dog cognition researcher Alexandra Horowitz has described an interesting idea: smells change over time. A fresh scent is stronger, while an older one fades. A dog that can notice these changes might figure out not just what happened, but when. Imagine that.

While I check my Apple Watch, Bear might be checking out the invisible world of scents in our house. There are other clues too. Sunlight shifts during the day. Temperatures go up and down. The neighborhood gets busier or quieter. Birds are active at certain times. People leave for work and come home. Traffic changes. Even the sounds in the house are different in the morning, afternoon, and evening. To us, these may be background noise. To Bear, they may be information.

When you put together all these signals (an internal clock, learned routines, changes in the environment, smells, sounds, and a dog’s amazing ability to watch people), maybe Bear’s magical sense of time isn’t as mysterious as it seems at first. Or maybe it still is.

Because living with dogs has taught me something else. Just when we think we’ve figured dogs out, they do something that makes us wonder all over again.

Scientists can explain circadian rhythms. They can study canine cognition. They can measure dogs’ extraordinary olfactory abilities. They can investigate learned behavior and environmental cues. But anyone who has loved a dog has probably experienced moments that still make us ask: How did you know that?

I’ve had those moments with Bear. I don’t need to explain every single one. What I do know is that tomorrow morning, I might need to check my phone to remember what day it is. Bear won’t. He’ll already know exactly what part of the day it is, what should be happening next, and if I’m running late. No Apple Watch needed.

And somehow, after spending some time thinking and writing about dogs again, the world feels a little better.

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What Is a Super El Niño and Should We Be Worried?

Nikki Mastro — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:33:01 +0000

Lately, I’ve heard a lot about a possible “Super El Niño” forming this year. Curious about what that really means, I decided to look into it.

The first thing I learned is that El Niño isn’t a storm. It’s a climate pattern that happens when the tropical Pacific Ocean warms above average. This warming can change weather worldwide, including in the United States.

Scientists say El Niño conditions are starting to develop and could get stronger as we head toward the winter of 2026-2027. Some forecasts even suggest it could be one of the strongest El Niño events in decades. While that might sound concerning, these forecasts only show higher chances, not certainties.

In California, El Niño usually brings wetter winters, stronger Pacific storms, and more snow in the mountains. It can also increase the risk of flooding in some areas. Still, every El Niño is different, and local weather can change a lot from one event to the next.

One positive thing I learned is that El Niño isn’t all bad news. While it can make winters wetter in California, it often leads to fewer hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean. Scientists think the wind-pattern changes caused by El Niño make it harder for hurricanes to form and grow. Hurricanes can still happen, but this shows how one weather pattern can affect different parts of the world in very different ways.

So, should we worry about this?

I think it’s better to get ready than to worry. Now is a good time to clean gutters, check your roof for repairs, clear out drains, and review emergency supplies before winter. If you garden, make sure young plants and outdoor structures are secure before storm season.

If you have pets, keep extra food and any needed medications on hand in case bad weather interrupts services. It’s also a good idea to keep their ID tags and microchip information up to date.

The good news is there’s no immediate emergency. Scientists will keep watching conditions through summer and fall, so communities will have time to prepare if stronger impacts seem likely.

For now, I’m handling the chance of a Super El Niño the way I handle many things: I stay informed, make sensible preparations, and try not to worry. Often, being informed is the best way to be ready.

From Coffee Thoughts

Life reminds us that we can’t control the weather, but we can choose how we respond. A little preparation today can bring peace of mind tomorrow. As we enjoy our morning coffee and look ahead to the coming seasons, maybe the best thing we can do is stay informed, stay prepared, and find gratitude in everyday moments. The same weather pattern that brings rain to California can affect hurricanes far away, showing how connected our world is.

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Before You Click: The Scams Are Hiding In Familiar Places

Nikki Mastro — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:51:29 +0000

Something happened this week that showed me how clever online scams have gotten, and how easily any of us could fall for one. My husband, Jim, sent me things he found online and thought were important. Later, I tried to look at one of the messages. Right away, my Norton security software blocked what I tried to open. That got my attention. I checked Jim’s computer and ran a full security scan. Norton had already caught two malware files and quarantined them. When I told Jim what I found, his answer surprised me.

“But I got it off YouTube.”

That’s something we should talk about. YouTube, Facebook, Amazon, and Google are all legitimate websites. But just because we use a trusted platform doesn’t mean everything posted there, or every link, is safe. A video might have a link to another site. A comment could hide a dangerous link. Ads can pretend to be real companies. Accounts can get hacked. Someone can even make a page that looks just like one from a company we trust.

Scammers want to get a reaction from us.

Sometimes they use fear: “Your bank account has been compromised.”
Sometimes they use urgency: “Your package cannot be delivered.”
Sometimes they use curiosity: “You won’t believe what has just been discovered.”
Sometimes they use authority: “This is the IRS.”
Sometimes, they use something we want to hear because it matches what we already believe.

That last trick is especially important. We often let our guard down when something confirms what we already think. Scammers know this very well.

Then, the very next morning, I received another example. This one looked like it was about an Amazon purchase. The message said something I bought was no longer safe and offered a refund if I clicked the link. I didn’t click it. Instead, I logged into my Amazon account and checked my recent orders. There were only two, and neither matched the order number in the message.

The Federal Trade Commission has warned people about this kind of Amazon impersonation scam. Messages might say an item failed inspection, was recalled, or is unsafe, then offer a refund if you click a link. The refund isn’t the objective. The objective is to get us to click.

These tricks go by several names.

Phishing means fake messages that try to get your passwords or personal information.
Smishing is phishing by text message.
Impersonation scams are when criminals pretend to be companies, banks, or government agencies.
Malware is harmful software that can steal information, spy on you, or damage your computer.

Technology changes, but the main strategy stays the same: get us to react before we think.

I probably see these things differently because I worked in a school district’s technology department for many years. I learned to take computer security seriously. I was even personally hacked once, and that experience stuck with me. I use long, complex passwords. I don’t reuse passwords for different accounts, and I turn on two-step verification whenever I can. I know that might sound like a lot to some people. I don’t think it is anymore.

A password that’s easy for us to remember is often easy for a hacker to guess. Reusing the same password is even riskier, because if criminals get it from one account, they can try it on other sites too.

We don’t need to fear technology. We don’t have to stop using YouTube, Facebook, email, texts, or online shopping.

We need to add one more habit:

Stop before you click.

If Amazon supposedly contacts you about an order, don’t follow the link in the message. Open the Amazon app yourself.
If your bank supposedly detects suspicious activity, don’t call the telephone number in the message. Use the number printed on your bank card or go directly to the bank’s official website.
If you receive an unexpected package notification, check your actual orders or tracking information independently.
If someone says you must act immediately, become more cautious, not less.
If you see something on YouTube or another familiar site, remember that the platform you found it on and the website a link takes you to can be completely different.

Perhaps the simplest rule is this:

Don’t let the message decide where you go. Go to the trusted source on your own.

Scammers are getting better at their tricks. Artificial intelligence can make fake messages look more real, impersonations more convincing, and old warning signs like bad spelling less reliable.

But we still can have a very effective defense.

We can slow down.
We can check.
We can ask questions.
We can make sure our virus protection software is up to date.
We can make sure we have individual and strong passwords for each site.
We can turn on two-factor authentication
We can turn on device encryption in your system settings.
We can remind each other that there’s nothing foolish about being careful with an unexpected message.

If sharing what happened in our house keeps even one person from clicking the wrong link, giving away a password, or losing money to a scammer, then I’m glad I shared this story.

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Why Does a Dog Choose a Favorite Person?

Nikki Mastro — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:00:31 +0000

I’ve often wondered how a dog picks its favorite person.

With Teddy, I didn’t have to wonder. He chose me. There was something between us right from the start, a bond I couldn’t quite explain but definitely felt. I was his person, and he was my soul dog.

Bear is different.

I feed Bear and give him his medicine when he needs it. I keep an eye on his routines, notice when he needs to go outside, watch his health, and handle most of his daily care. During the day, Bear follows me everywhere. If I move from one room to another, chances are my Golden Retriever is right behind me.

You’d think all that would make me Bear’s favorite person.

But I’m not so sure.

Then Jim shows up. Suddenly, Bear’s tail starts thumping. He gets excited and happy in a way that feels different from how he reacts to me. And I can’t help but think, “Wait a minute. I’m the one who feeds you!”

It turns out dogs don’t pick their favorite people based on who does the most for them. Researchers who study dogs and their bonds with people have found that dogs form relationships for many of the same complicated reasons humans do. Food matters, but it’s just one part. Dogs respond to positive interactions, attention, play, affection, feeling safe, familiarity, and even how someone communicates with them. Personality matters too.

Some dogs are drawn to people whose energy matches theirs. A playful dog might bond with someone who encourages play, while a cautious dog may stick close to someone who makes things feel safe and predictable. Sometimes, a dog just connects with a person in a way that’s hard to explain.

There’s also a big difference between attachment and excitement.

A dog’s most dramatic greeting doesn’t always show who matters most to him. The person who gets the big tail-wag might just be linked to excitement or anticipation. Meanwhile, the person a dog quietly follows from room to room might be just as important, offering a sense of security.

That made me see Bear’s behavior differently.

Maybe I’ve been thinking Bear has to choose between Jim and me. But maybe he doesn’t. When Bear follows me around during the day, it’s not less meaningful than when he wags his tail for Jim. He’s choosing to stay close to me. He knows my routines, watches what I do, and I’m part of his daily life.

Jim brings out something different in Bear. There’s a clear excitement when Bear sees him, and I’ve come to think their relationship is just different from mine with Bear.

That’s one of the most wonderful things about dogs. They don’t always split their love evenly, and they definitely don’t show it the same way with everyone.

Teddy and Bear have shown me that firsthand. Teddy chose me in a way I’ll always treasure. The bond we formed became one of the best relationships of my life.

Bear joined our family, but he wasn’t here to recreate what I had with Teddy. Bear is his own dog, with his own personality, his own heart, and his own relationships to make.

Maybe Bear has picked Jim as his special person. If so, I get it. But when I get up from my desk and hear those familiar paws behind me, following me into the next room for no real reason, I’m reminded of something else. Maybe dogs don’t always have only one favorite person. Maybe they have favorite people for different reasons.

One person might mean excitement. Another might mean play. Someone else might mean comfort, food, safety, routine, or companionship. And sometimes, the person a dog loves most isn’t the one who gets the biggest tail wag. Sometimes, love is a Golden Retriever quietly getting up and following you into the next room.

Just because that’s where you are.

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