Recently I was out and about and I saw a man in a wheelchair who had a small Chihuahua walking rather quickly behind. My first thought? "Is that dog going to be labeled a service dog?" I couldn't tell, I smiled, looked back at the dog and noticed that it was wearing just a sweater. Did that sweater have a patch that read service dog? I'm not … [Read more...]
Creating the Environment for Memphis
In previous posts, I have talked about how it can be awkward when we encounter people (random strangers) who ask questions ("What's wrong with you?" or "Is that your dog?") or want to pet Memphis without asking. What I have failed to mention is that sometimes that environment is created by Sam. What does "creating the environment for Memphis" … [Read more...]
182 Days…
It has been 182 days since I married my best friend. 182 days since we were married on a beach (on Sam's birthday). 182 since our parents and children joined us while celebrated in Florida. 182 since Memphis went to the beach and tried to "eat" the water/waves.A lot has happened in 182 days.Recently, Sam and I had an anniversary...now this … [Read more...]