by Mark O'Brien | Dec 17, 2014
One of my posts elicited a comment from a wonderful lady, Lupe Eyde-Tucker, that reminded me of how meaningful our stories are — and how important it is to share them. Thank you, Lupe, for the reminder and for inspiring me to share this story. Some years ago, I took...
by Mark O'Brien | Dec 12, 2014
Don’t be hasty. We know what it looks like. We do. Really. It looks like we’re on the couch, huh? If we were you, we’d think so, too. We would. But we know you’ve told us a million times to stay off the couch. So, why would you think we’d...
by Mark O'Brien | Dec 5, 2014
Hey! It’s me, Sammy! No! Up here! I’m watching you, ya know. And while we’re on the subject, do you have any treats? I could go for some treats right about now. Got any treats? How ’bout treats? Some treats would sure hit the spot. Any treats...
by Mark O'Brien | Dec 3, 2014
Despite my Irish luck, and for the first time in my charmed life, I was recently stranded overnight in Toronto Pearson International Airport. I’d flown from Bradley International in Hartford, Connecticut, at 7:00 a.m., with a return flight scheduled at 8:55 that...
by Mark O'Brien | Nov 21, 2014
Okay. Lemme see if I got this straight: You made a special trip in here to see me. You expected me to be happy about that. I’m supposed to lavish all kinds of affection on you. And you brought no treats? Are you kidding?