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Buddy The Dog

3 minute read | posted on 2025-03-25

On March 20, 2021 I came home to a dog hiding between my and the neighbors house with no collar. Went to the neighbors house to see if they recognized him and they didnt....

Men Need Time Alone

2 minute read | posted on 2025-03-12

After my grandfather died, my grandmother and I were talking one day. She made the comment that one thing that she would change from them being together is that he would...

Persuade with Intent, But Dont Let Them Know (Toastmasters Speech)

1 minute read | posted on 2024-08-20

This is the outline for the persuave speech that I gave for PATHWAYS - Presentation Mastery (L3) Persuasive Speaking (5-7 min) Outline persuade kids to do something look...

Being A Patient Advocate

4 minute read | posted on 2023-01-26

Before my daughter was born, I was on TikTok and decided to follow several doulas. One of them had mentioned about when mothers go to the hospital that they should have...

Postpartum Depression and BiPolar Disorder

2 minute read | updated on 2025-11-28

Approximately two weeks after my wife had our daughter, she had what myself and her family observed as a manic episode. I will say that have interacted with people who...

National Puppy Day 2022, One Year as A Dog Parent

5 minute read | posted on 2022-03-23

Last year, when I got home a dog was waiting for me. Didn't ask for it. Wasn't ready for it. Dog was just there, hiding between mine and the neighbor's house. I give more...

Three Months With A Dog

4 minute read | posted on 2021-06-22

I have shared in previous posts about being a dog parent and some of the challenges and learning experiences. Time flies when you are having fun. Thus it has been 3...

Becoming a Dog Parent

4 minute read | posted on 2021-03-30

After having Buddy for a week, I have learned that there are a number of things that you will learn about having a dog. Different Chip Manufacturers In my previous post...

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