Aiden Ascending
As the annual cold, and briefly extreme, weather rolled in late December, something else accompanied the change in the air. I noticed he was struggling more to stand and stabilize himself. His stubbornness and unwillingness to come inside during the inclement shifts in the atmosphere was relentless. My stomach knotted up at night as I…Read More
Adventures with Aiden
As a pet parent and avid dog lover, it’s hard to suggest the idea of furry favoritism, but a favorite I do have. I first encountered Aiden on a bright sunny day at a local rescue meet and greet. We locked eyes, and then he put his paws on my shoulders and kissed my cheek….Read More
Going Home
I don’t do it often—go home, that is. In truth, my home has been in Texas for nearly 35 years, and now I truly think of home like an old love: someone I used to know. My mother has been asking me to visit since the pandemic, and after she spent two weeks with me…Read More