EXCERPT FROM Clover and the Twins— The story is about Channel and Bezel Sini, ten-year-old spokesgirls for Dogs Forever, a dog rescue and adoption organization. They adopt a dog who they call Clover because she has a clover marking on her ears that resembles the branding on livestock. Clover and the twins go on an … Continue reading →

A Legend Begins — The Great Chicago Fire

Mrs. Kate O’Leary was milking Daisy, her cow, late one October afternoon in 1871 in the Chicago countryside. There, in the barn, Daisy kicked over and broke a lantern, which quickly set the barn ablaze. The fire spread. Mrs. O’Leary was alone on the farm with her female Labrador, Sparky, and a few farm animals. … Continue reading →