One of my Christmas presents was a pair of Dog Age tests from Embark Veterinary. They are supposed to calculate your dog’s biological age based on cellular decay. Their website claims to be accurate within six months on either side of their actual age. Since Gidget McFidget and Bruce Wayne both came from the shelter,Continue reading “Furry Friday – Little Ol’ Doggies”
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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Day
February 28, 2024 is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Day. As part of the effort to increase awareness, I wrote the following third person account of my experience with diagnosis and treatment to be shared with the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association. To learn more about HCM, please visit their website at 4HCM.org Dawn’s Heart Story Dawn grew upContinue reading “Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Day”
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Day is February 28
More than one million people in the U.S. today have a genetically inherited heart condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) which is a thickening of the heart muscle that may cause no symptoms for years – but can lead to sudden cardiac arrest at any moment. The prevalence of HCM in the population of Michigan couldContinue reading “Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Day is February 28”
Furry Friday – Home at Last!
February has gone by in a blur as my husband and I spent fifteen days of this shortest month on the beautiful island of Oahu, Hawaii. My father is a Vietnam era Marine veteran and qualifies for a discounted rate at a military resort, plus he can sponsor a guest during his stay. We happilyContinue reading “Furry Friday – Home at Last!”
Furry Friday – Whodunit?
We’ve survived January, and February is upon us! The groundhogs are frolicking in their shadows, while our snow has melted to mud in Michigan. Tomorrow, my husband and I will be jetting away to Hawaii to escape the dreary weather, and I cannot wait! I’m looking forward to every part of our trip – exceptContinue reading “Furry Friday – Whodunit?”
Furry Friday – or Saturday?
Today is Saturday and I have lost track of what day of the week it is. It’s also the last Saturday in January. How did that happen? Wasn’t New Year’s Day last week? The entire month of January has gone by in a flash. I apologize for not posting much here, but I have beenContinue reading “Furry Friday – or Saturday?”
Furry Friday – Gidget McFidget is feeling much better!
In our last issue of Furry Friday, I told you that Gidget McFidget had pancreatitis. This week I’m pleased to tell you she is feeling much better. After her vet visit, she had Cerenia, an anti-nausea med for several days. She also had a minor ear infection, and her ears look gooey in her picturesContinue reading “Furry Friday – Gidget McFidget is feeling much better!”
Slant
I’m proud to announce that my poem “Slant” has been published in the Winter 2024 issue of The Remington Review. Although there is not a direct link to the poem itself, you can follow the link below to the website and view the current issue there. My poem is on page 4, but I urge you toContinue reading “Slant”
Furry Friday – Gidget McFidget Has Pancreatitis
The new year started out on a rough note at our house. My husband tested positive for Covid between Christmas and New Year’s Day, so he quarantined in the guest bedroom for a little while. It was a mild case, and he got to nap and watch TV while I provided room service on demand.Continue reading “Furry Friday – Gidget McFidget Has Pancreatitis”
Why January 6 Is Important to Me
Today’s date is more than a mere page on the calendar to me. It is a milestone. Today is the eighteenth anniversary of my first heart transplant. January 6, 2006. This time of year is always fraught with emotion for me, and a perpetual cloud hangs over the holidays no matter how hard I tryContinue reading “Why January 6 Is Important to Me”
Dawn Levitt, Author 