An Elephant and An AHA Moment
“That is what learning is. You suddenly understand something you’ve understood all your life, but in a new way.” Doris…
Older, But Maybe Not Wiser
Fun fact: as I get older, my brain feels free to play fast and loose with numbers. Admiring my old…
The Beauty of Small Things
Big things on my mind. Big projects that have occupied me for years (almost a decade). Big projects unfolding. Trying…
Be the Kindness the World Needs
Back when 9/11 happened, I was scheduled to teach in the Chicago area that next weekend. In the face of…
The Work/Life Balance Changing
Work/life balance is some kind of high-wire act, I think. And I’ve got a fairly simple balance to strike in…
Screening for Cancer After Health Scare in Older Dog
My wonderful old girl Flicker gave me a scare on Friday. All well now, but sheesh. When a 12.5 year…
A Profound Magic
There are days when I am powerfully reminded that science has so many limits that we are unable to explain…
Real time
This afternoon, with all fed, settled, watered and no one needing me, I laid down with the eight puppies in…
Flipping Over Frozen Pee
Every season brings new adventures. One fine winter not too long ago, I found myself developing a new technique for…
MOOvin Right Along
In a household that already contained 11 dogs, a kitten, 3 tortoises, 2 parrots, a pair of parakeets and a…
