Books, NonFiction

Humanization of Donald Trump in Mary L. Trump’s Too Much and Never Enough

Mary L. Trump is Donald Trump's only niece and a doctor of clinical psychology. She has more reasons than most to eviscerate Donald, but she humanizes him, giving background to one of the most powerful and dangerous men in the world.

Books, Fiction

Relatable Millionaires in Jade Chang’s The Wangs vs. The World

Most of us can't relate to losing an international cosmetics corporation or a trust fund, but most can relate to feeling like we're facing off against the world, which is exactly what the Wangs are doing after losing everything and going on a cross country road trip.

Blog + Dog

Visiting Vienna; Life After The Puppies Left Me

I got to visit Vienna last month. No, I didn't make it to Europe. My Vienna is in Iowa with my best friend. She's in one of eight perfect homes nine of my thirteen puppies found. They are living their best lives, and I couldn't be happier for them.

Books, NonFiction

Raygun Humble Brags in The Midwest: God’s Gift to Planet Earth

Raygun writes more than quippy sayings for shirts; they also write books. As a proud Iowa native, I love when someone else brags about how great the Midwest is. Raygun does just that in The Midwest: God's Gift to Planet Earth. No exaggeration. We may only be 67 million strong, but that's enough people to earn a reputation as a region home to the attractive and nice. Don't take my word for it, take Raygun's!

Blog + Dog

Heartworm Journey 2.1

Tess has been a trooper and kept her smile and pep over the last few days as she's recovering from her first heartworm shot. We found out she was heartworm positive immediately, but we weren't able to start treating it until two months ago once she had the puppies, weaned them, and gained strength and weight.