Ace here! Last Friday was a big day for me. You see, that was the day Josh officially became my real dad! I’m here to tell you how it went down: First of all, I was sooo excited because so many of my favorite people were there for my big day! My mom was so …
Memoirs
I wonder, sometimes, what it means to make good art. I wonder what good art really is. Josh’s grandma paints beautiful landscapes, and when I see them I am almost there – hiking those mountains, crossing those streams. That is good art. A relative gave me a set of handmade coasters, and her thoughtfulness reminded …
I think, usually, the biggest hurdle in my life is myself. I am my harshest critic. It took me a few years to leave my “secure” job because I didn’t think I could maintain my own business. I didn’t think enough people would see the value in me. It’s difficult for me now to see …
“I think once you find your heart breed, you rarely stray from it.” That’s what a friend said on That Mutt’s Facebook wall last week. I’ve been thinking about that, and I think she’s right. I’m excited to get a second dog this fall, and I’m looking forward to the process of finding that dog. …
Ace and I are suburban kids, but we dream of having our own rural home. Or at least I do. So sometimes I take my dog and we sneak to the edge of town where somewhat-urban meets somewhat-rural. I let my dog run, and we pretend we are country kids. Ace races around like he’s …
Camping with my dog Taking the weekend off. To relax and read and drink many drinks by the fire. The fiancé, the mutt and I are heading to the middle of nowhere for a much-needed camping trip. We love winter camping (if you can call this a winter!). In Minnesota or North Dakota, it’s almost …
Today will be one of the coldest days of the year, even for Fargo. The low is something around -17 F with a windchill of -30 or more. I love these days. I love them every year. As a Minnesota kid, I was always outside in the winters. I would be out running and wresting …
“Ace is a kind soul.” That’s what Josh said about him in November when I asked for the 800th time when we could get another dog. He said we could get another dog if he’s like Ace – gentle and “kind.” I’m not even sure if a dog can be “kind.” Ace could never be …
Welcome, 2012. I hope to be more like my dog. How often do we allow ourselves to experience this kind of happiness? My dog loves life, no matter what. We could head to the field out back every day to play, and Ace would still jump for joy each time. “OH, WOW!” he seems to …
I try to write about what no one else knows. No one can copy that. No one can fake that. What do I know? I know what it’s like to run 15 miles every day in all weather. Fifteen miles is an average day. Sometimes I run (and walk) 20 miles. Sometimes five or six. …