“The price we pay for love”
Today marks the one year anniversary of losing my sweet Riley.
If you have ever been greeted with a tail wagging so hard, you feel like you should harness the energy as a renewable resource.
If you have had the affection and cuddles that only a canine can provide, you understand. If you have ever talked to your dog and answered back for him, you understand.
If you still look for him when you wake up, or think you hear him even though you know he is gone, you understand.
If you’ve ever been lucky enough to know what unconditional love feels like, you understand.
Published by authorlaurablog
I'm a reading specialist and award winning educator from Chicago. While living in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado for nine years, I spent time hiking on the trails with my Goldendoodle Charlie and friends, writing, working in a literacy program at the Boulder Public Library, and mentoring writers and teachers. I love visiting schools. My books combine STEM and Kindness. "Aliana Reaches for the Moon" a picture book that draws inspiration from the moon and the curiosity of children, inviting children to be creative, explore, and experiment. "An Accidental Hero: A Mostly True Wombat Story" a picture book told in the form of a newscast which skillfully balances the serious subject of forest fires with compassion and humor to help children navigate this important topic through the real events of 2020. I moved to Northern New Jersey in 2025 and am working on new projects.
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Great post, Laura. I look forward to reading more.
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Thanks Cynthia! And thank you for the quote.
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They are part of who we are, and the truly unconditional love that you talk about is a feeling that can pick us up out of any funk we are might be in…Doggie love. Love reading your blog, keep at it.
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Thanks! Yes, the unconditional love and enthusiasm of being near you never fails to make a dark day better and a great day brighter!
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Reblogged this on A Picture, A Song, A Literary Quote and commented:
My first blogpost. Still missing Riley and considering the idea of another dog.
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I know very well your emotions. In memory of my beloved dog Liam I wrote and drawing a project called “the Dog and the Baby”. My English is poor and is difficult to explain you my feeling. I’m inviting you to read the post in my blog and maybe I can explain my nearness to you.
The post is called “the Dog and the Baby” pdf in English version too.
all my best, from Italy.
Margot
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