My Dog is a Child

My Dog is a Child

Well, it’s that time again: Leila’s birthday is coming up. I never thought that celebrating a dog’s birthday would become something necessary. It is. When I first adopted Leila and embarked on her first dog beach trip, I smiled with anticipation as I...
Beach Banter

Beach Banter

To summarize this surfaced thought, I’ve realized that the most unlikely people are really the most important. We just say hi to each other and then one day a whole friendship unfolds. Following that is a cyclone-like whirlwind of events that occur and you are...
I’ll Have a Plain Coffee

I’ll Have a Plain Coffee

When I wake up in the morning the first thing I think about is a cup of coffee. Most people get to that point as well, but first they think about what they’re doing that day, what to wear or what time it is. The first thought that crosses my mind when my eyes pop open...