Going Back to SchoolDear Frankie, The humans say nobody likes a change. Boy, are they right! I walked to school from kindergarten to the fifth grade with the same neighborhood friends. Many of us have been in the same class since...
Vacationing with Your PetDear Frankie, This summer, my family is going on a road trip to the National Parks. They are renting a camper with beds for everyone, a living room, a table and chairs, and a kitchen. I have never traveled in ...
Being Yourself in RelationshipsDear Frankie, I grew up in a quiet family. Neither of my parents felt anyone in the family needed to share their every thought and feeling. We didn’t wag our tails a lot, bark much, or dance around when one o...
A New Addition to the FamilyDear Frankie, When my mom told me she was pregnant, I was so relieved. I had been worrying for months that something was wrong with her because her stomach kept getting bigger and bigger. The months before Seb...
A Park for AllDear Frankie, Rolling Rovers is a new doggie daycare in our town. It’s for dogs who can’t walk on their back legs. The Rolling Rovers get around in carts outfitted with a harness that holds up their back legs...
Getting Ready for CampDear Frankie, Last week when my dad said, “Squeaks, Mom and I would like to have a conversation with you.” I had an uneasy feeling about what they were about to say. Sure enough, when the three of us settled ...
Dear Frankie – Too Much of a Good ThingFebruary 1, 2022 Dear Frankie, I think my mom is overly concerned about my health. Once a month, she gives me two pills to prevent heartworm and prevent fleas and ticks. I’m OK with that; no one wants to ha...
Dear Frankie – HomeworkJanuary 1, 2022 Dear Frankie, Sunday nights are becoming a killer at our house. After dinner, mom asks my sibling, Billy, if he has completed his homework. He typically says it’s almost done. When she asks to...
