On Doc’s last day, his Mom told me that he had been named after Dr. Mark Williams, a well-loved Omaha vet who passed away in 2008.
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If I go back to writing more, I can also go back to seeing exotic pets and cats more.
Power's out!
Remember not to snuggle all the cats because you are allergic to them.
When your client hands you a tissue, it's time to pull it together.
Remember to thank your vet techs for being awesome! Most of the things they go through you never even hear about!
Writing has been harder without Dr. Lorie Huston around. I had not realized her quiet, calm, kind presence had such a profound influence on me.
Canine police officer Kobus was killed in the line of duty on Saturday, January 23, 2016.
Rest well, Super Dog.
Just the thought of Sarge always lifts my spirits, even all this time after saying good-bye.
The day Charlie said “no thank you” to a marshmallow was the day we knew his long, wonderful run was coming to a close.
Charlie loved his marshmallows so much.
Now on to other areas of life...
One of my recent New Year’s Resolutions has been to ONLY single-task, and it is HARD!
If you think you are good at multitasking, you are probably just more skilled at switching quickly between projects than other people are, and you would still do better overall if you did not do that.
In my often-faltering attempt to be a positive influence, I said to my team at work after a particularly sad day, “And THAT is how God answers prayer.”
Remember the sweet Golden who didn't break our hearts at Christmas time? He came back and broke our hearts.
Thank you for the gift of Joy.
May my first reaction be one of compassion, not one of judgment.