Dog Stories
Behind the Scenes
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of Corinne’s student film, from a dog and cat perspective.
Scene 2, Take 1: Jasper’s next scene
I’m just waiting for Jasper to require sparkling water, his own trailer and a personal petter. That is, if his film acting experience goes to his head. Last week, I wrote about Jasper in his role as Jake, a dog character that appears in my daughter Corinne’s senior thesis film, Emily’s Revolution. In his first […]
Lights! Camera! Jasper!
The script called for my daughter’s senior thesis film called for dog that was a “big goofball.” Jasper was perfect for the part.
Snow Kidding
I don’t think anyone really believed it was going to happen. Flurries aren’t unheard of in October, but a full-fledged snow storm? With actual accumulations and snow sticking to the streets? Hardly likely. I don’t think I’m alone this year in my irritation about the Christmas decorations that already started crowding out the Halloween candy […]
Vocabulary Lesson #3: Dogs, N through Z
There’s something about having dogs around the house that encourages one to make up words. Here are just some of ours.
Vocabulary Lesson #2: Dogs, A through M
Admit it, you have many pet names for your pets. We have an entire dictionary.
After Irene
Hurricane Irene rained and raged and stormed and blew. By the next morning, the rain had let up a bit and by early afternoon, all that was left was the wind.
Battening Down the Hatches, Hunkering Down and Dodging Bullets
After living through Hurricane Irene, I swear I will never again use the terms “Batten Down the Hatches,” “Hunker Down” or “Dodging Bullets.”
Mother’s Little (or Not So Little) Helpers
Anyone who shares their lives and homes with dogs or cats can tell you that they all love to Help. And they are Very Helpful Indeed. Animals like to Help with all kinds of tasks and chores, whether it’s sorting laundry or cooking dinner or raking leaves. I think there’s some kind of Universal Furry […]
Lilah Becoming Brave
When Lilah first came to live with us, she was scared of everything from my mom’s purse to an anniversary bouquet. With love and training, she became a confident, sweet and friendly dog.
Stop, sniff and follow
Put your nose to the ground and follow us on...