I can only pick one favorite thing my dog does? I’ll find a way to wrap it all into one ;)

Things are hella busy, but I just had to get on SNS with my new burner and check in with people before we ... MOVE TO Vermont! This thing has been in the works for a year and a half now, and planning and packing has just about broken my brain in two. Never try to move yourself and a hoarder husband and hoarder tween…

That’s so sweet, he’s tucking you in! They are both adorable.

When you’re walking on eggshells and have suffered negative personality consequences from your relationship, that’s a big red flag that it’s time to leave. Been there, done that. Your life will be much better for it. Wishing you the very best of luck.

Whoa totally missed the comment above that Jenny mentioned and I totally agree - never, ever rub a dog’s nose in their accidents, and always strive for positive-reinforcement training. I.e., anytime the dog does something bad, it’s okay to sternly tell them “no,” but focus more on rewards for good behavior. When the…

You’ve gotten a TON of good advice on here already, and some bad (DO NOT PUT THE DOG’S NOSE IN ITS MESS!) Petfinder is an amazing resource, fostered dogs basically come with references, and adopting an “adult”dog lessens the stress on all involved.

Pssst...that actually is not a good training tip. Dogs don’t learn well that way at all. That outdated method confuses them.

My current sleeping arrangement!

How about 40 St. Bernards?

Rant: So my husband is staying with family after he ended up in a psychiatric ward for a week (went off his meds, suicidal). Today the kids and I had the most amazing day with friends. For the first time in ages, I actually relaxed and had a fun time. No worrying about his state of mind, behavior, etc. I felt free.…

I wouldn’t over think it! I’ve been a dog owner pretty much my entire life and they’re (usually!) not too difficult to keep. The only thing I would say is to try to get a dog that matches your activity level. If you get a dog that needs a ton of exercise and stimulation to be happy, and you’re more of a lounge in…

Getting out of bed was quite the monumental achievement this week. Been feeling the darkness creeping in again & have done my damndest to fight it off. Was ready to let it take me over this morning when I decided that, NO, I am stronger than this & ended up grouting the bathroom floor instead...what a wonderful…

As somebody who has flown a couple of million miles on various airlines (and I don’t say this to brag, but just to point out I’ve been dealing with this for decades) most of the advice here is sound but one thing missing is that airlines track who complains and how often (as do most other businesses these days). So…

This is why I like to offer a standard tip for people who are flying for the first time, or maybe just the first time in a while.

I’d say that’s pretty decent compensation given that airlines have no control over wildlife. And now have an engine or two to write off.

It certainly should be common sense.

Try not to get too heated. You might be angry, but nobody wants to help out an irrational person.

If you’ve not read Dorothy Sayers, do so! One of the first women to earn her degree from Oxford, the mysteries are very clever, her writing very literary and the Lord Peter and Harriet Vane subplot delivers egalitarian romance.

Homegoods had hand painted pottery from Portugal that just begged for a riot of colorful flowers. We’ve had so much rain but my garden and flowers look like they’re on steroids!

I planted a spring garden this year and it is exploding with veggie deliciousness! Our peonies just bloomed after 2 years of not doing shit and we have all sorts of lilies about to bloom. Love this time of year!