Meet Twiggy! Twiggy was fortunate in that I don’t believe she was put up for adoption. On the other hand, she was part of a pack of four dogs and watched all of the others “disappear.” I am sure her anxiety levels were through the roof. Fortunately, Twiggy is now safe with me and her sister Violet.
Feels Like The First Time
Foreigner’s Mick Jones wrote “Feels Like the First Time” to capture a personal and transformative period in his life that involved a new beginning, both romantically and professionally. On the personal side, the lyrics reflect the excitement of starting a new relationship and remarrying. Jones described the experience as a “challenge of really going for…
Understanding Covert Narcissism – Part Two
Violet…another dog that my covert narcissist ex attempted to put up for adoption in April 2025. In her world, it is better to do that than let me have custody. Fortunately, Violet (along with her sister) is now safe with me.
Understanding Covert Narcissism – Part One
Meet Slater. Slater was a champion English Setter that my covert narcissist and I adopted from a hoarding situation in Iowa; including a horrific fire that killed many dogs. Unfortunately, my covert narcissist euthanized him within a week of my being forced out of my home due to a false order of protection.
Why Are You Sharing Your Story?
Fieldplay’s Tri Wizard (Harry). Originally raised by Col. Robert & Frances Stevens of Hancock, NH. My spouse and I finished him to become a Champion English Setter.
Better Things
Ray Davies originally wrote this song in 1979-1980 as direct reflection of his split from his second wife, Yvonne. He penned it to inject a measure of hope that there can be a positive outcome of his ending relationship. From time to time, I will inject “Songs to Inspire” on my website. “Better Things” has…
The Start of My Journey
A path I created around the koi pond at my home in Castleton, NY. Much of my married life was spent landscaping and transforming our property into a “vacation spot” for my spouse.




