Also use “drop it” when he brings the first ball back and sees that you have another in your hand. Eventually — EVENTUALLY — he will drop it without the second ball. ~ owner of another ball-obsessed dog

Just bring food to work. Donuts. Scones. Muffins. Banana Bread. Say, “Hey I brought some *** does anyone want some?” Then leave it out for folks to share. Food brings people out of the woodwork. You’ll be the person who brings Doughnuts on Mondays. Or muffins on Tuesdays...whatever. Conversation starts.

I’m so sorry. I’ve been through it three times. It’s not easy, but just know having YOU there at the end is exactly what she wants. Knowing that, forget about anything that came before. I try to think of my pets’ passings as a gift to them — that I didn’t let them go surrounded by strangers. I was there even though…

Has anyone seen the Variety reviews by Peter DeBruge? He beats you over the head with “this is a BLACK movie.” He tries so very hard but can’t manage to write past that sentiment.

My three girlfriends (since middle school) are getting together to go to a music festival in Tennessee in September to celebrate all of us turning 50!

I saw Police and Billy Idol in concert back in 1984. My brother saw Kiss, Loverboy, Journey and Styx. Hmmm...if I’m being nostalgic, I kinda prefer the late 90's stuff: Neutral Milk Hotel, Pavement, Cornershop, Beck, Patty Griffin, Lucinda Williams, Son Volt... Mainly because that’s what I listened to while my kids…

Ha! I’m exaggerating a little bit. I’m actually very close to my children, even though I see them infrequently since my son lives in Australia and my daughter lives 13 hours away now and has lived across the country.

I told my kids, “Do drugs. Flunk out of school. You can live with us FOREVER!!! It’ll be so much fun! Let’s watch Full House reruns!” They did some minor drugs, failed a couple of classes and repeated them — a fate I also warned them about (Hey! Remember how much you hated that class the first time? Guess what? You…

Our foster parents have access to basic health records but not to most psychological and social services evaluations, unless there’s a necessity for them to be made aware — for example if they need medications or have a specific set of counseling sessions the child needs to attend. Even then they aren’t given full…

I can’t even with Dear Zachary. Good Lord what a tragic story.

I’m a Guardian Ad Litem volunteer and I have more rights to “my” children’s case files and health records than the foster parents. I’m not allowed to share a lot of that information with the foster parents, or with anyone for that matter. It can seem strange, but there are legal reasons why those barriers are put in…

I agree that it does happen. Dogs are born with innate temperaments, just like people. Good owners can minimize negative traits and promote positive ones, but they cannot train or change a dog into being something it isn’t.

YES!! Why can’t that be a business?

Okay but first I’m going to need you to pick up all the dog shit in my back yard. Then we’ll smoke some weed and get to work!

I had an idea that they should offer medical procedures in flight, so that when you fly from ...say from Atlanta to London...by the time you land and wake up you’ve had your teeth cleaned, your annual gyno exam and a colonoscopy!

I volunteered at a shelter for six years and have housed many foster dogs and cats. I’m ONLY reactive to dogs that have fur like a Shar pei (close cropped bristly fur). I break out in hives. It’s very strange, but apparently not uncommon.

Seriously! I posted a 4 star review for a restaurant on Yelp. Great restaurant. Service can be a little cold. The owner reached out to me for clarification so that they could make changes. That’s how you handle customers.

Me. Has Values. I assure you.

I do understand the distinction. I also happen to think that professionals of any type should look the part, particularly if doing so isn’t uncomfortable or burdensome. I’m not sure why Paul Ryan gets to decide either but I’ve got enough to be angry about these days and sleeves and closed toed shoes are way down the…

I appear in court for a non-profit at least once a month. I wear sleeves and closed toe shoes. It’s just what’s considered appropriate for the environment (and part of our training). Actually I usually wear black leggings, a linen tunic and ballet flats so it’s not like I’m all suited up and wearing panty hose — it’s…