Writing my first book

Writing my first book

Have you ever had a dog that changed your life?  That made you more of a complete person? That got you through  a particularly difficult phase of your life? Shayna, my “miracle dog,” does that for me every day, and has done so for almost twelve years....
Reagan’s 1982 speech to the British Parliament

Reagan’s 1982 speech to the British Parliament

On June 18, 1982, in less than 35 minutes, President Reagan delivered a speech that would help to change the world. Addressing the British Parliament, he roused the dormant British courage – recently rekindled with their election of Margaret Thatcher – to...

Dog organizations that deserve to be supported

This will be a regularly-updated listing of dog-focused nonprofits that I think deserve to be supported. If you know of one that’s you think should be listed here, please email me. Best Friends: A remarkable organization that operates a huge no-kill sanctuary in...
Reagan: Highlights of the 1960s

Reagan: Highlights of the 1960s

. 1961: “Ronald Reagan Speaks Out Against Socialized Medicine” (10 minutes) This speech is a terrific introduction to Reagan’s inimitable ability to frame complex issues – like socialized medicine – into a verbal and conceptual framework...