Tag Archives: dogs

WHO SAYS DOGS CAN’T TALK?

Posted on May 8, 2023 by A. L. Kaplan

Me: Walks to the back door. “Laila, want to go out?” Laila: Looks at me. Turns and runs upstairs. Me: Goes to the top of the stairs where dog is waiting. Laila: Circles me once. Walks to the couch in … Continue reading →

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WOLF NOTES: An Uncommon Interview – Michael Thompson

Posted on July 18, 2018 by A. L. Kaplan

Welcome to WOLF NOTES, where interview questions stray from the rest of the pack. It’s nice to know the usual stuff like where an author gets their inspiration and why they write, but sometimes we need a little fun in … Continue reading →

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WOLF NOTES: An Uncommon Interview – Howard Weinstein

Posted on February 7, 2018 by A. L. Kaplan

Welcome to WOLF NOTES, where interview questions stray from the rest of the pack. It’s nice to know the usual stuff like where an author gets their inspiration and why they write, but sometimes we need a little fun in … Continue reading →

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WOLF NOTES: An Uncommon Interview – Grady P. Brown

Posted on November 15, 2017 by A. L. Kaplan

Welcome to WOLF NOTES, where interview questions stray from the rest of the pack. It’s nice to know the usual stuff like where an author gets their inspiration and why they write, but sometimes we need a little fun in … Continue reading →

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THE RESCUE

Posted on January 8, 2016 by A. L. Kaplan

I glare at the man who tried to kill me and spit the grenade pin onto the ground. He and his pals picked the wrong folks to mess with when they abducted Mistress. I’m way more than a little white … Continue reading →

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DRASTIC MEASURES

Posted on June 5, 2015 by A. L. Kaplan

The old grandfather clock began to chime and Mr. Pritchard’s mouth stretched into smirk. Three-thirty in the afternoon. Normally he’d be napping now, but ever since Becky Vogel moved in with her noisy little Pomeranian, Yappers, he hadn’t had a … Continue reading →

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For the Love of Canines: Arthur Part 2

Posted on May 12, 2013 by A. L. Kaplan

Having an exuberant and inquisitive dog created some exciting adventures, several that I would have preferred to skip. I lost count of how many puzzle pieces disappeared, but they were minor inconveniences. Arthur liked paper like Praeses liked tennis balls … Continue reading →

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For the Love of Canines: Arthur Part 1

Posted on May 9, 2013 by A. L. Kaplan

With a new baby and a 16 month old toddler, it was a year and a half before we got another dog. We had the pitter patter of little feet, but not the pitter patter of toenails across the floor, … Continue reading →

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It’s Only A Dog

Posted on April 27, 2013 by A. L. Kaplan

A fuzzy face and small pink tongue Little tail swishing back and forth Joyful exuberance at every greeting New friend with the trusting eyes Chasing tails and squirrels alike   Barking, yapping all night long Scattered papers and chewed remotes … Continue reading →

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For the Love of Canines: Praeses Part 2

Posted on March 8, 2013 by A. L. Kaplan

After growing up with an untrained dog, I was determined to teach my puppy. The hopes were for a cross between Lassie and Rin Tin Tin. A friendly stranger introduced me to the Dog Owners Training Club of Maryland, and … Continue reading →

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