Necklace crafted by Etsy artist, Lisa Hopkins I’ve cried until my eyes swelled up and blotted until my face went raw. I’ve mourned long and hard for my dog, and in many ways, still do. But joy comes in the mourning. Usually, I have an attitude like this: “God, does ONE MORE bad thing haveContinue reading “Joy comes in the mourning”
Category Archives: My Pets
Goodbye Cassie, my beloved dog
Cassie the Peekapoo (March 24, 1999 – January 31, 2012) I’ve spent the past few minutes updating my online biographies—changing them to reflect that I no longer have two dogs, just one. I don’t know why this seems so necessary, why I had to move her bed out of my room, asked BFF Sarah toContinue reading “Goodbye Cassie, my beloved dog”
Fat Dogs and Fat Women
Whenever people encounter my mom’s one dog, Katie, it seems they cannot help but comment on her weight. “Wow, she’s a little butterball, isn’t she?” “What a beautiful dog! She’d be gorgeous if she lost a few pounds.” “Your dog is fat! Why is she so fat?” (That’s my favorite tactless statement.) Sure, Katie isContinue reading “Fat Dogs and Fat Women”
Friday Faves: I Survived My Wal-Mart Shopping Experience Edition
On Wednesday, I accompanied my mom on a shopping excursion to the scourge of all giant retail chains–Wal-Mart. Not just any Wal-Mart, but a SUPER Wal-Mart (though it’s not the biggest, nor super-est Wal-Mart I’ve ever visited. It’s certainly the most unpleasant.) Since she’s developed an ulcer on the bottom of her foot, she hasContinue reading “Friday Faves: I Survived My Wal-Mart Shopping Experience Edition”
Updated Review Policy and My Love Note to the FTC
Hear ye, hear ye! I have updated parts of Backseat Writer’s Review Policy and added a bit of plain speak to my FTC Disclosure. Read on, you know you want to… REVIEW POLICY Request for reviews/interview/marriage proposals can be sent to amy@backseatwriter.com. Why, yes, I would love to review your album, book, movie, or product! Continue reading “Updated Review Policy and My Love Note to the FTC”
They Don’t Know Why We Celebrate
Every year, my best friend and I buy our two dogs Christmas presents. As we unwrap candy cane-shaped bones and Pupperoni packages, my dogs’ excitement builds. Relatives visit and sneak little tidbits of food to the dogs. They have no idea why they’re getting all these extra treats or visitors, but for them, it’s theContinue reading “They Don’t Know Why We Celebrate”
Amy’s Favorite Things, Vol. 2
Since Oprah dropped the ball on her favorite things this year, it looks like I’m going to have to take up the slack (incidentally, I’ll also be taking over for Oprah when the daytime talk show queen turns in her microphone). I’m sorry I won’t be able to send Backseat Writers a crap load ofContinue reading “Amy’s Favorite Things, Vol. 2”
Pretty Pets in Costumes with a Pumpkin, Take 2
After deciding to adorn my pumpkin with a bow, I decided to adorn my pets with their Halloween costumes. Yes, I put my dogs in Halloween costumes–not only at Halloween, but also sometimes just for fun. And, of course, I took pictures. Maddy the Shih Tzu (white/gray) loves dressing up while Cassie the Peekapoo (tan) Continue reading “Pretty Pets in Costumes with a Pumpkin, Take 2”
My Pretty Pumpkin
We’ve had the pumpkin for over a few weeks now sitting on the floor in a plastic bag. Since I’m back from my whirlwind Florida trip and sick as a dog, I decided it was finally time to decorate that bad boy. Using a Sharpie marker, metallic star stickers, and glittery fairy stickers, I madeContinue reading “My Pretty Pumpkin”
It’s National Dog Day!
Until my friend Shari told me about it, I had no idea that today was National Dog Day, but it is. And she shared tons of information on “Dog Day” books and activities on her website. Plus, she used a picture of my dear dogs, Maddy and Cassie on her article. So, check it out!Continue reading “It’s National Dog Day!”
She is Beloved 