Eleven years ago, I was quickly moving boxes out of my college dorm room and into my new apartment on a street called Hertel. It was the first time I’d be living off campus and I had no idea what to expect. My roommate…
Ever since my husband and I put Fox in school, we’ve found ourselves with a bit more time on our hands to go on dates. Last month we went ice skating, explored a really neat book store, took in some incredible Los Angeles architecture,…
Surprise, we moved again! We’re still in LA, but in a more suburban area rather than busy city center. While Tyler loaded up the truck at our old place, Fox and I played in the yard at the new one, shooting hoops and mimicking…
You may remember me telling you that I got my cat Peter in college. He was a skinny little thing with a heart-shaped nose who got so cold in the winter that I had purchased him a tiny puffer vest. He wore it happily and with great…
I came across something today that hurt my heart. First, let me give you some background. It’s a long one folks, so grab some snacks. I was a teller in a Toledo, OH bank 7 years ago when a customer came through the drive-thru…
Sophomore year of college meant one thing to me: moving off campus into my own apartment. The school had rules against freshmen living off campus, but come year two and I was free as a bird. I made plans to move in with a…
This is Peter. I picked him out from the SPCA nine years ago. He had a heart-shaped nose and crossed eyes, spending most of the visit chewing on his tongue. When I bent down to pet him, he threw up on my feet. It was…
If you ask me how many cats I own I will avoid the question and possibly put my fingers in my ears while humming loudly. I’m totally hanging my head in shame as I type this. Alas, I love them and am kindred with…