The Writer’s Dog Blog
Reality TV
Why do I feel so guilty admitting that I like reality TV shows? Does it seem too trivial, unlike the awesome John Adams documentary or educational programs on Animal Planet? Or is it because they're not deep or even clever, like episodes of Boston Legal or CSI? Or...
Stubborn Pounds
In my new book, I'm writing a lot about dieting. The subject that never goes away.This past year I lost a lot of weight, but those last few pounds are still hanging on.And I know why.I haven't yet fully committed to my lifestyle changes. I know that the changes I've...
Which is the Best Cookie?
Today I thought I'd conduct an experiment. Last week I'd purchased a few pounds of biscuits from the pet shop's Treat Bar, and had the most fun selecting different cookies and snacks to fill my goodie bag. Since I'd spent so much time choosing just the right ones, I...
Top Dog–Marley
Meet Marley, beautiful German Shepherd dog of Ellen Fay. Although Marely has been known to jump on the couch and greet delivery men enthusiastically, she's proven that she's got what it takes to be a Good Citizen. Marley, companion to Milo the pug and friend to all at...
How Not to Groom a Dog
1. Don't buy a long haired dog because she's sooooo cute, unless you plan to bring her to the groomers regularly, or know how to groom her yourself.2. Don't spoil her so much that she doesn't want to leave your side in order to be left at the groomer.3. Don't hack at...
Did Kelly write this post?
Cartoon by Peter Steiner. Originally published in The New Yorker, page 61 of July 5, 1993 (Vol.69 (LXIX) no. 20)This cartoon--one of the most frequently reproduced cartoons from New Yorker magazine--is so popular it's actually become an adage, commenting on the...
Wildlife in the City
I'm always interested to see wildlife in the city. How do these animals adapt? Some (like the squirrels around my son's college campus) seem to thrive on pizza crusts and half eaten junk food thrown in trash cans. Others seem lost in a tiny space taken over by urban...
Top Dog: Hudson
I often write about our Yellow Lab, Hudson. Here he is when he was a puppy. He was such a sleepy, mellow pup for about the first three weeks we got him. Then--look out!Why we chose a Lab: We researched breeds and thought a lab would fit our family. Labs are known to...