Rufus

Falling in Love

by Judy Schwartz Haley

Canon Beach, Oregon 2003

Mr. H and Rufus. I had forgotten to pack any toys for Rufus, so Mr. H took one of his socks and filled it with sand.

It amazes me sometimes how the simplest things make the best toys. The $40 toy for your toddler is no match for the box [...]

I was sitting in the doctors office when I finally came to terms with the fact that I am, in fact, extremely allergic to my dog. I had suspected it for some time, maybe even knew it. This wasn’t the first time it came up. In fact, we’d been discussing my allergies and my dog [...]

by Judy Schwartz Haley

I’ve been battling the same sinus infection for the past 4 years. Finally, one day in a conversation with my physician, I had to come to terms with the fact that I just have not outgrown my childhood pet allergies.

After 4 years with Rufus, through thick and thin, I was going to have to [...]