“Why dogs are important in our world today” by Barbara E. Magera Dogs are inherently loving and inquisitive. Dogs are incredibly tolerant of all different types of humans. Dogs are forgiving. Even if ignored or treated less optimally in the past, they still nurture a friendly nudge to establish new human bonds. Dogs always want […]
Month: August 2024
Dogfighting in South Carolina
by Barbara E. Magera MD South Carolina is known as the state of “smiling faces and beautiful places”. But one ugly industry thriving in our state is dogfighting. Dogfighting is a federal crime. In South Carolina, dogfighting is illegal under the 1986 Animal Fighting and Baiting Act and punishable by up to five years in federal […]
Guest
As a young guest author, we welcome Jason Murray ”Life with Hailey” by Jason Murray My family loves animals but the love I have for dogs is out of this world. We got my dog Hailey three years ago after we had lost our faithful furry friend, Maxie. Hailey was different from the other dogs […]
Storm Comfort
by Barbara E. Magera The siren from my weather radio fuels my terror. A prolonged warning heralds life-threatening weather. Claps of thunder and crashing tree limbs are a prelude to the freight train roars reminiscent of a tornado. Lightening illuminates a water spout endangering the Charleston harbor. My heartbeat races as my eardrums pound from the […]
”Rescue”
by Barbara E. Magera We do not study the winds forming off the west coast of Africa until late August or early September, but this year is different. The tropical climate research center in Colorado predicted a doubling in the number of category 4 or 5 hurricanes for this season. What does anyone living […]
”Gone”
by Barbara E. Magera You’re no longer hereMy heart is full of fearThat I won’t see you anymore No more hugsNo more cuddlesNo more kisses My heart struggles To make sense of it all When the ambulance cameYour cardiac illness was to blameFor taking you awayI prayed to God you’d be okayBut then I never […]
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