Category Archives: Animals I Love

Meet Max

Posted on March 27, 2013 by jzrart

I can’t help myself.  Today is the day I usually post a quote that inspires me.  But we’ve a new member of the family and just can’t wait to introduce him to you.  If you haven’t read this blog before … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals I Love, Compassion, Dogs, family, Gratefulness, Healing, Kindness, Life, love, Memoir, Navigating Through Life, The Journey | Tagged , , , , | 10 Comments

Missing Brody

Posted on March 23, 2013 by jzrart

A week ago this past Friday, Brody died of pneumonia. He apparently had it for the entire six weeks that he blessed this household with his big heart and huge personality. He lived every moment of his life with gusto.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals I Love, Dogs, Gratefulness, Healing, love, Matters of the Spirit, Memoir, Navigating Through Life | Tagged , , , , , | 15 Comments

Brody 2008 – 2013

Posted on March 16, 2013 by jzrart

I am bereft.  I cannot possibly write about it now.  Maybe later.  Just know he was a very small dog with a huge personality and lived his life living with joy until the very end.  He taught me many lessons while … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals I Love, Dogs, family, Friendships, Gratefulness, The Journey, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 28 Comments

Who’s Afraid Of The Big Bad Wolf?

Posted on March 2, 2013 by jzrart

Fear can be a good thing. It keeps us safe and on our toes when we dodge an out of control car. Or when we walk down an unlit street in middle of the night hoping the dog will pee … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals I Love, Compassion, Dogs, Fear, Healing, Memoir, Navigating Through Life, Trauma | Tagged , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Dogs In My Toolbox

Posted on February 9, 2013 by jzrart

There is a toolbox in my heart.  It’s filled with all sorts of things that help me navigate through my days and keep my life on the straight and narrow. When I begin to feel a bit off, anxious, or … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals I Love, Books, Dogs, Friendships, Gratefulness, Healthy Living, love, Matters of the Spirit, Mental Health, Navigating Through Life, stories | Tagged , , , , , , | 13 Comments

Living Simply

Posted on November 17, 2012 by jzrart

I thought yesterday was October first and here I am preparing for Thanksgiving.  Why do I feel like I’m living in a time capsule that moves forward at a gazillion miles an hour? As a little kid, I felt time … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals I Love, Childhood, Dreams, family, Gratefulness, Matters of the Spirit, Music, Navigating Through Life, Thanksgiving, The Garden, The Seasons | Tagged , , , , , | 6 Comments

Letting Go

Posted on September 29, 2012 by jzrart

Things Change.  One minute the sun is shining, the next it’s raining cats and dogs. I might be really sad at noon, and then find myself happy and laughing hysterically by four o’clock. When I have a day that makes … Continue reading →

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Companionship

Posted on August 12, 2012 by jzrart

Sam has lost three of his best friends this past year.  Last November it was Molly, the little Maltese/Terrier mix with whom he fell head over heels in love with the first time he met her.  They were very close … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals I Love, family, Friendships, Gratefulness, Life, love, marriage, Mental Health, Travels | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Peppermint, 2005-2012

Posted on July 29, 2012 by jzrart

The first time I saw her, I had just signed up as a volunteer at the SPCA to help care for the cats that were housed at our local Pet Smart store.  She sat in her cage playing with a … Continue reading →

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A Whirlwind Trip Down Memory Lane

Posted on June 16, 2012 by jzrart

Last week Bill and I flew up to Vermont to do a tour of our old stomping grounds.  We visited family and friends, made new friends, and revisited homes we once lived in. We spent every minute living in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals I Love, family, Friendships, Gratefulness, marriage, Memoir, stories, Travels, Vermont | Tagged | 8 Comments