Day of rest Technology makes my life chaotic. I love technology, obviously, but I don’t want it to control my life. For me, remaining in control means consciously observing a day of rest on Sundays, away from technology and other distractions. It’s even a day away from my dog walking business. A day of rest …
Memoirs
Josh’s mom Tawna has been visiting us this week all the way from Washington. One of her talents is creativity, and she has been helping us out in the home decorating department (something we are totally clueless about). She also captured some great photos of our pets. Tawna has a big, black lab-type dog as …
I love technology, but I am easily overwhelmed. My goal is to make my living through blogging, but I am an extremely private, shy and quiet person. I am not available at all times. I use a four-year-old “dumb” phone, and it’s always on silent. I’ve been eligible for the discounted upgrade for more than two years, …
Ace doesn’t care much for the heat or the cold, but we both like fall and I am glad it’s here. On our fall and winter walks, Ace and I pick up the pace just to stay warm. In the summer, we take our time. I took these photos back in July on one of …
Sitting in my office over a cup of coffee is not quite how people picture the life of a “dog runner.” But this is how I create balance. Part of my day is spent romping and braving whatever North Dakota throws my way. The winters can bring us -45 degree windchills. The next day it …
Tips on how to run with a dog, covering safety tips, controlling large dogs and more.
I was interested in raw food diets for people years before I thought about the benefits of raw food for dogs. I chose to try feeding my dog raw food because I’m also trying to eat more raw food. I don’t see this as some sort of fad diet. I see it as a lifestyle change …
I’m one of those kids who was too heavily involved in extracurricular activities in high school and college and probably now. As an “adult” I have trouble sitting still. I have basically no attention span and can’t really watch TV or movies because I get bored. Most conversations with me lead to something like, “Oh, …
Although I might subtly brag about my dog from post to post, I rarely flat out say it – Ace is better than other dogs. Part of this is due to my consistent training, time spent with my dog. A lot of it is because Ace is well into middle age and calmer. Mostly I …
I’m still learning to let go of what others think. What is our obsession with judging others, anyway? At 27, I am still figuring out what I want to do with my life. I imagine this will be something I never quite figure out, as my goals will always be changing. And that’s a good …