So Long, Little Muse

 “If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.”

~ Will Rogers

“Heaven goes by favor. If it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in.” 

~ Mark Twain

“Joyful, joyful, joyful,
as only dogs know how to be happy
with only the autonomy
of their shameless spirit.” 

~ Pablo Neruda

“Happiness is a warm puppy.”

~ Charles Schulz

"There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face."

~Ben Williams

Goodbye, sweet Dolce...and thanks. 

A "Banner" Day!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to my new friend, the incredibly talented Marianne McCarthy, for this beautiful banner! Marianne is so artistic; see her stunning wire creations and more on her Facebook page. Marianne - you really captured my heart and Dolce's charm with this. 
Thank you!!

My Little Muse

So many children ask me about the "real" Dolce, the little Italian Greyhound who served as inspiration for "Kisses From Dolce."  Well, here he is! If I've learned nothing else on this journey, I've learned that there are gifts in unexpected places, gifts that can uplift and inspire, enriching our lives and offering purpose. Who knew that one little slurp from an otherwise engaged little hound would lead me where it has, enabling me to share lessons with children and offering hope and comfort to survivors, young and old? The road to "Dolce" wasn't easy, but it was filled with gifts, and gifts that continue still, and for that I am truly grateful.