A year ago, we had three cats. Then a neighbor dog got Ernie, an orange Cornish Rex (think Austin Powers’ cat with a bit of hair). And last night — ironically, during  a game called “Pets on Parade,” featuring discussion and celebration of each pet in the house — Annabelle found Izzy. Izzy was Ray’s […]

  “Take my picture!” Sophie demanded first thing this morning. I really mean first thing. It was 6. Between the big girl bed and summer’s approach, there will be no more sleeping in — not for a while, at least. Sophie was sitting on the floor next to Rosy, thumb in her mouth, rubbing the dog’s fur. […]

It’s horrible, losing someone you loved. It’s also horrible, losing someone you hated. Ray opened the back door and walked into the kitchen. He shook his head. I hugged him hard. True, the tears in his eyes were more abundant than the tears in mine, but still, I was a little damp. I was sad. […]