Marjie

The Winter of Your Discontent

Dear Goddamned Beagle, There are times when you are nothing short of Shakespearean in your misery. “It is enough,” you

Dear Goddamned Beagle, Since your arrival here, you’ve had the privilege of working and living alongside world-class scientists. You’ve watched

Dear Goddamned Dog, It was two years today. Thing 2 came home from school after your pain became unendurable. We

Dear Goddamned Beagle, All in all, you did a very good job of keeping it together. The last time we

Dear Goddamned Beagle, This was my afternoon. A knock on the front door. No one’s expected, and you’re being walked

Dear Goddamned Beagle, You have many talents I will admit. You can run, often with heavy appliances or tools in

Dear Goddamned Beagle, This has not been the easiest week. Massive amounts of work, a difficult funeral and multiple social

Dear Goddamned Beagle, Last year, our first Thanksgiving together, I remember gazing with pride at the results of my professional

Dear Goddamned Beagle, That you are a master of attention-seeking behavior is not in question. Since your arrival more than

Dear Goddamned Beagle, A few weeks ago you had very serious surgery. I was told to keep you quiet, and