Good Becomes Greater

Dear Kids and All Readers, Are you altruistic? Kids, in case that’s a new word for you, please allow me to become Lanny the Lexicon for a moment and define it for you: Altruism (noun) means being generous; volunteering; helping others–one or more people, animals, or organizations–without expecting anything in return. Altruism is a good deed…

A Sweet Gift

Dear Kids and All Readers, Those of you who have ever lost a beloved pet will likely understand my blog today. As I grieve my precious dog Jimmy Lambchop’s passing on March 23, I am even more appreciative of the kindness of friends at this time. Recently in the mail arrived a wonderful gift and…

Making Progress

Hello, Kids and All Readers, If you read my blogs or my March 31st newsletter, you know that on March 23, my sweet dog, Jimmy Lambchop, passed away. It’s been two weeks and one day since that horrible event. Those of you who have lost a beloved pet know what I’m experiencing: the too-quiet house,…

Doggone Heartache

Hello, All Readers and Fans of my dog Jimmy Lambchop’s blog, which appears in my monthly newsletter. It is with deep sorrow I report that the love of my life, my poodle-bichon sweetie Jimmy Lambchop, passed away yesterday.  He fought hard but couldn’t overcome complications from his major, emergency surgery that took place on March…