I feel fortunate to have arranged this weekend for my mom and aunt. My aunt's birthday is in June, and I wanted to surprise her. I've always dreamed of staying at a house by the seashore, and it was incredible! The drive was short, roughly an hour. The house was cozy, and the backyard led straight to the beach! Verdel joined us too. Since he is blind, he faced some challenges adjusting to the new environment. We arrived on time and began unloading everything into the house. As soon as I...

There are some stories that don’t fit into tidy endings. Some loves that arrive like whispers and leave like shadows. And sometimes, the most powerful words we write are the ones we never send. This is one of those. Recently, someone I love — deeply, quietly, and impossibly — said to me: “I have so much to leave with you.” He said it in response to my own vulnerable truth: “You left your scent with me.” It was a moment. One of those poetic, delicate exchanges that feel cinematic,...

Here he is, fully groomed and wearing the glasses his owner bought for him. It's unfortunate that he lost his sight 2 years ago. We're...