I’m just back from a “Writer’s Retreat” organized by the Madison Writer’s Studio. It was a glorious three days, full of inspiration, support, and teachings about the craft of writing. I’m grateful to Jim for holding down the fort, and for Susanna Daniel and Michelle Wildgen, the forces behind the MWS, for organizing such a […]

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06.08.2024

"Intelligent Disobedience" - Thank Heavens for It - The Other End of the Leash

I loved Jennifer Holland’s book, Dog Smart: Life-Changing Lessons in Canine Intelligence, so much that I asked her if we could talk more about it sometime. Jennifer is one of those great adventurers, fueled by grit and curiosity, who scuba dives with sharks, and camps with Indigenous people in Papua New Guinea. She is the […]

The Other End of the Leash

20.08.2024

An Eye on Guide Dogs-What They Want Us To Know - The Other End of the Leash

One of my greatest pleasures is getting to know loyal blog readers. Bonus: Their dogs! Laura Lauteret (Laura L now) has commented often for several years, and many of us had heavy hearts when we learned that her beloved guide dog, Seamus, died of hemangiosarcoma four years ago. What a joy to meet her new […]

The Other End of the Leash

03.09.2024

Just Photos Today. No Labor on Labor Day! - The Other End of the Leash

I’m continuing my tradition of “little labor on Labor Day,” and so am posting a pot pourri of pictures in hopes you will enjoy them. I’m writing this as Jim drives us back from the WWWSDA Midwest Championship Sheepdog Trial outside of Hudson, WI. Skip and I didn’t run, but both dogs got to work […]

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Less is More, She Says Again, and Again and . . . - The Other End of the Leash

"Intelligent Disobedience" - Thank Heavens for It - The Other End of the Leash

An Eye on Guide Dogs-What They Want Us To Know - The Other End of the Leash

Just Photos Today. No Labor on Labor Day! - The Other End of the Leash

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