When I was growing up, my mother said that everyone one has a purpose. You can see it in their true nature, what gives them the greatest joy, and how they move through life. I never realized the significance of what she was saying until I meet Hanks. Hanks was and is a Portuguese water…
Do you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? If you do, do you know the history behind St. Patrick’s Day? Here is what I have discovered: The story of St. Patrick begins when he was captured by Irish raiders at the age of sixteen and brought to Ireland as a slave where he herded and tended sheep…
So here is my story today: A couple of months ago, Nancy was having a conversation with one of the workers at Trader Joes. In that conversation the worker told Nancy about an incident that had happen in their store. Someone had brought their dog into the store under the pretense that it was a…
I think we have all experienced scary and even traumatic moments. In these experiences we can feel crushed or gain the ability to breath deeper and feel more deeply loved. So here is my story: Nancy and I were heading home after a long morning walk. We were about 3 blocks from home when out…
I think we have all experienced loneliness and the need for someone to witness the challenges we face at one time in our life. In the witnessing, we can provide the gift of listening, not giving of advice, but rather the gift of being present and open-hearted compassionate listening. Here is my story: It was…
It is hard for me to grasp the lack of sensitivity in some humans. Here is my story: Nancy and I were walking across the parking lot to go into a store. Ahead of us I saw a man and a woman walking out of the store and walking towards us. The gentleman was walking…
I love music! I love dancing! I love weddings! Whenever Nancy brings out my sparkly red bowtie, I get excited and begin dancing around the room. Why do I get excited? I know we are going to do or go someplace special. We have gone to parties, and special events, but on this day, Nancy…
When my trainer was discussing what kind of dog would be good for Nancy Marie, she suggested a poodle. Nancy asked why. The trainer said two things: First they are hypoallergenic, and you will be in a lot of places where people are allergic to dogs, so you are thinking about them. The second reason…
When I was young, I used to run like the wind. I would race Nancy on her bike and would always win even when we were on a downward path. I can remember it like it was yesterday. She would carry her bike over the railroad tracks to get us on a trail that wrapped…
I know I am not supposed to interact with other people when I am wearing my Medical Alert jacket, but this day was different. So here is my story: Nancy and I were walking across the parking lot heading to a store when I felt this deep impulse to head over to a specific car.…