Tag Archives: pets

To Love and Be Loved

Posted on September 15, 2017 by rstaples2013

I have inherited a little white Maltese that I have needed to “choose” to love😘. I looked up Maltese on Google and learned the purpose of this dog is to love and be loved. So I wrote this poem: What is … Continue reading →

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I am Home

Posted on April 16, 2017 by rstaples2013

For background on this story please read Silverstrands.org Mar 3, 2017 Between then and now (April 16, 2017) this dog has been transported to my home where she “was” to stay “temporarily” but…   (Story through Molly’s eyes) It’s taken … Continue reading →

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One Thing I Know For Sure

Posted on March 3, 2017 by rstaples2013

    Is that I don’t want this dog. I don’t like little dogs. I’m not even sure they are dogs. I like a dog like my first dog from when I grew up on a farm. He looked like … Continue reading →

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What Crisis Reveals

Posted on May 23, 2012 by jroesler728

I thought I understood crisis. I have taught the basics of crisis response for years. I have met with people in crisis and have been told that I have been helpful. But this crisis has torn through my mask of competence … Continue reading →

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