Today, July 16, 2012, my beloved Murphy would have been 14 years old. Instead, I lost her on March 8, 2012, to splenic cancer, one of many diseases I now learn is linked to early spay/neuter. Yes, my grief is compounded because I did what the animal care community, from veterinarians to shelters to breeders, […]
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Living the Bald Eagle Life: Our Challenge for Greatness
Who are your role models? What challenges you to greatness? Okay, easy if you’re thinking humans, but my work is about creating community with all life. I tend to draw inspiration from the world around me. Like bald eagles. Let’s take a look. Bald eagles regularly perch in a scraggly Madrona tree above our Alki […]
My Dog Is Dying: The Real Life Crappy Choice Diary, Entry 15
How civilized are we, really? As things stand in our society, grief is a reality largely reserved for humans. By humans. My grief is not. Neither is my family’s. I was at an expo last weekend in Portland, a place where people come together to celebrate and explore metaphysics, from crystals to healing arts to […]
My Dog Is Dying: The Real Life Crappy Choice Diary, Entry 14
Murphy Brown Fritz July 16, 1998 – March 8, 2012 Beloved companion Devoted sister Terror of squeaky toys Friend to the universe AMBASSADOR TO THE DRAGON KINGDOM Our hearts are broken. We have lost our beloved Murphy. Our thanks to the wonderful people who have both honored Murphy and tried to ease our […]
My Dog Is Dying: The Real Life Crappy Choice Diary, Entry 10
I say it and it doesn’t sink in: my dog is dying. Not just on that you’re born you go through crap (and good jokes) and you die bit, but the real life one none of us get to skip. In a few weeks, Murphy will be gone. She has a splenic tumor, and they […]
My Dog Is Dying: The Real Life Crappy Choice Diary, Entry 8
Now at the end of Murphy’s life I write again about veterinarians. This is Part 2 of four parts. See Entry 6 for the first article. Murphy is my beloved Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. She’s 13-1/2. And she’s dying. I got at least 10 years longer with her than I expected. She had a lot […]
My Dog Is Dying: The Real Life Crappy Choice Diary, Entry 5
Murphy is dying. My beloved Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a tumor on her spleen. Murphy is 13-1/2. Because of early problems, I’ve been cooking for her for 11 years. Turkey, veggies, fruit. Supplements. A strong healthy diet for a vigorous dog. Yes, I’ve been cooking for my dog. It works for us, but it’s […]
My Dog Is Dying: The Real Life Crappy Choice Diary, Entry 3
Murphy is dying. Can’t stop it, might be able to slow it down a bit, as long as she’s comfortable. Not sure. All I’m really sure about is that she’s dying. And that many people, including well-meaning friends, are idiots. I’m sure most idiots don’t mean to be, well, idiots. But here’s a painful situation […]