It’s Cane’s day

Our dog Cane is 8 years old today! He is such a good boy. He herds our children and our… Read more It’s Cane’s day

‘Pets, Pets, Pets,’ sends out every bark, meow, and squeak for #1!

The happiest new animal book is a bestseller! “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Pets, Pets, Pets: 101 Entertaining Stories” hit… Read more ‘Pets, Pets, Pets,’ sends out every bark, meow, and squeak for #1!

We have a new pet in our midst. But it’s not furry, fuzzy, feathery, or scaley! He’s a cricket. I’ve… Read more Crickety

I was just telling my kids about the “good ole days” when we used to show up to our friends’… Read more Unexpected guests are the best

My author copies of my latest Chicken Soup for the Soul contribution, “Pets, Pets, Pets,” came in! This is my… Read more Pets, Pets, Pets, is the book for everyone

Our chicken adoption experiment is proving to be much more than a success. It’s been a joy! Our chicken, Nix,… Read more The chicks are so happy

My kids were set on entering our County Fair’s turtle race this year. It was a fun adventure. The idea… Read more Turtles Galore!

To remind us all to slow down.

Our chicken, Nix, is broody. She plucked out her bottom feathers and won’t eat or drink unless I collect her… Read more What do you do with a broody hen?