Monthly Archives: May 2013

A Great Dog is a Gift

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Jackie Hirtz

“We got another dog right away. That wasn’t the plan. But back in March…” — Meghan Daum, The Los Angeles Times.  A must read for dog lovers and others.

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Poet Memory — William Stafford

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Jackie Hirtz

Well, this post is not about dogs (or is it?). It’s about the influence poet William Stafford had on me years ago when he visited my American Literature class at the University of Colorado. Mr. Stafford was a gentle soul … Continue reading →

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