My habitual mid-day walk with Ned the red poodle always takes us to Starbucks. There, he stays outside, visible through the plate-glass window, while I venture in for my regular caffeine hit. I almost always order the Leslie Special – a venti, low-fat latte with one honey. So good for those early afternoon blahs. Chatting with the baristas is often the only social contact I, a work-at-home freelance writer, get during the day. So I find it sad when they invariably leave for g

Neddy would like to take this opportunity to wish all his canine pals the very best in 2018. May you look forward – as he does – to frisky squirrels, plenty of peeing on interesting trees, and all the sweet, sweet biscuits in the world. #HappyNewYear #thedogdoesntdie