i wanted to say a word about the sanctuary for senior dogs. they are the group that rescued dixie from the kennel, along with friends of the city of cleveland kennel. both these groups do amazing work in helping animals, and i'd recommend everyone donate as much time and money as possible. and PLEASE think about adopting an older rescued dog. everyone wants puppies, but these older dogs really need homes and make wonderful companions.

also, i posted a short piece of fiction an old friend of my dad's wrote a few years back. i am still getting up the nerve to post more of my own poetry and fiction, and mr. salinger is someone who helped me get started writing again after college. he worked with my dad at the machine shop when i was in high school, and he went on to become an accomplished poet and writer, and did a lot with the spoken word/ slam poetry scene in cleveland and beyond. here's a link to more of his stuff.

my offer is still open to post any poetry or short fiction from some brave soul. and i think we are due for a new "guest star" blog post, and i will even accept anonymus submissions. just shoot me an email with any submissions and let me know if you want your name included.