When it's minus forty degrees at night, my bed warmers know what to do. Bred to tunnel in after badgers, Dachshund is German and literally means badger dog. We know their true purpose is to tunnel under my covers to keep me warm. Happily, lovingly, even longingly,...

Their roost is 40 feet from mine though 60 feet higher. Every evening they bed, no matter the wind and cold, with their heads tucked under their wings. Balancing on their piney perch, many turkeys in many trees - they should topple. Instead, every evening, they return...

I could have talked to him all day. Curious, polite, and happy to meet an author of his new favorite book. I answered every question with the respect it deserved-he deserved. Thank you young man, for restoring my faith in our future.

Do you see only trees? Some days are sunny. Today is clouds. Blue skies are beyond the trees. A rainbow whispers a promise. Focus on the rainbow. Look up and see more than trees.

When we're not looking, we're lucky to find it. When we're not ready, we're brave to face our fears. There is no resolution or revelation. There are only baby steps. And we'll get there.

Friendship is required for courage. To come back, to go up, to head down. I thought I was done with downhill. "You can't fall!" They said after the knee and then the hip. My courage was gone. But Sarah is a mench. She is as compassionate as she is graceful on skis. On...

I jumped off a year ago. His rein broke. As did my leg. He now serves veterans and their kids. I jumped back on. I have to make an appointment to ride him. He doesn't seem to mind.

Walk in sun and snow. My nose gets cold smelling the pine. Benny bounces through the gate, joyous with our routine, that never gets old, even though we do.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/watch/burned-montana-firefighter-dan-steffensen-heals-and-advocates-for-others/vi-AA13Ancp?category=foryou We can't do enough to save their lives. To raise funds to help protect them from a beast. In seconds the wind changes. A wall of...

Recently Published Essay Responsible dog ownership requires being a leader of a harmonious pack. I came from a dysfunctional human family or pack with ineptness for leadership. I know how dangerous imbalance can be. My devotion to dogs is as deep as an abyss, rarely...