I am NOT a “pet parent” and I find the phrase incredibly insulting to both myself and to my animal friends. I found this article through a link on Facebook, How to Keep Your Dog Safe In Cold Weather, and while it is good advice but I find that whole “pet parents” thing horribly insulting to my dogs. They are DOGS. My animals are my friends and companions, but I didn’t give birth to them, they are not genetically my species, I am not their “parent”. I am their companion and friend; we have a symbiosis that takes from what … Continue reading
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Recently not much is getting done around here in the housework or writing realm. The reason is that I am in love! Ah, yes, the joys of a new baby in the family. Snuggle time for now, the house can wait, the writing can wait, the baby will not wait. I love the smell of the top of a baby’s head. That warm soft fuzz accompanied by a soft odor that is unique to babies. You can keep your “new car smell” because there is no smell better than that of one of my babies. I could sit and snuggle … Continue reading