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My first full day in Minnesota started off on the “right paw” with an appearance on NBC-TV’s “Showcase Minnesota” show with the very fun, amicable host, Rob Hudson. His positive energy and goofy nature is much aligned with mine, which explains why we slapped “Paws Up” greetings and unleashed a fun pet jingle on air. My appearance was … read more

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Today, I spent the bulk of my day in airports, specifically Phoenix, Denver and Minnesota. Some observations: more airports are filling with chain restaurants and shops. I find myself double checking the name of the airport to make sure I am where I should be because everything is becoming identical. Airlines are offering less and charging more - a… read more

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Arizona in September is a “balmy” 100-plus degrees. Arizonans know this. They also know that pets play a special place in their homes - and hearts. I capped my stay in this great Western state by giving a talk at the Changing Hands Bookstore in Phoenix before a crowd of dedicated dog and cat lovers. Plenty of two-leggers plus a special four-leg… read more

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Arizona in September is a “balmy” 100-plus degrees. Arizonans know this. They also know that pets play a special place in their homes - and hearts. I capped my stay in this great Western state by giving a talk at the Changing Hands Bookstore in Phoenix before a crowd of dedicated dog and cat lovers. Plenty of two-leggers plus a special four-leg… read more

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Traveling coast-to-coast on this national book tour offers one benefit - the opportunity to meet and hang out with grr-eat dogs and cats. During my stop in Phoenix, I had the good fortune to meet a lovable yellow Lab named Tana. Her two-legged friend, Neal, graciously allowed me to "borrow" her for my appearance on Channel 3's "Good Morning, Arizon… read more