(During this time of COVID-19 and social distancing, we’ve been forced to alter many aspects of our lives. This includes how we deal with death and honoring our loved ones. In this essay, Susan Cummings describes what that meant for her family.) Funerals are for … Continue readingCoronavirus changes how we bring closure
“My daughter was on Instagram or YouTube, and she was watching this video showing someone utilizing a homemade mask. She came to me and said, ‘Let’s do this, Mom. We can do this.’ I didn’t have much fabric on hand. So I called up a … Continue readingMask makers provide extra layer of protection
“We’ve been practicing social distancing for four years now. It started in January 2016, when my husband, Herb, went into the hospital. He almost died. “He had developed an infection in his inner thigh. He got very sick and had a high fever on New … Continue readingSocial distancing nothing new for this couple
Before our coronavirus staycation began in earnest, me and the Mrs. escaped for a quick trip east of our Baytown home to check out a few of our favorite things. In one day we hit up Sea Rim State Park in Sabine Pass, Village Creek … Continue readingBrief escape from the coronavirus
“Is she looking at me? Yes! Yes! I love the dog park. I can run, get muddy, fall in love. Is she still there? And the water has an interesting, complex flavor although I usually prefer a more oaky taste. Is that a good sound bite? … Continue readingDog park Copper’s happy place
“When my humans watch TV, I pull this plushie in front of the screen and start humping it. They used to cheer me on: ‘Stop that! Freddie! Stop that!’ Now they mostly ignore me, but it still feels so good. Sometimes they forget to hide … Continue readingFreddie and her plushie inseparable
“My human is a big Boston Red Sox fan, so he named me Fenway. But my friends call me The Green Monster.”— Fenway This 125-pound Great Dane loves to eat, at the tune of 60 pounds of food every 1-2 weeks.
“Rainy days and Mondays always get me down. Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy.”Do you always speak so lyrically?“Express yourself, and let me be me.”— Berny This Dalmatian was a 4-week-old puppy with a bad case of heart worms when he was found during … Continue readingLyrical Berny living his best life
“When I grow up, I’m going to be a neurosurgeon.”— Tara This Miniature Schnauzer and certified therapy dog has logged countless visits to hospitals, schools, nursing homes and libraries as a volunteer with Faithful Paws.
“Sometimes in life you get blindsided. But if you keep looking forward with your good eye, you may find your best friend.”— Hershey This chocolate Lab was dumped in the Cove area, before finding its forever home.