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Do we discriminate against black dogs?
Is it true that black dogs in shelters are less likely to find homes than dogs of another color? I’ve heard this and read about what’s referred to as BBD — Big Black Dog — syndrome in places as diverse...
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Dogs make a splash at annual swim day at St. Petersburg’s Fossil Park Pool
The annual Dog Swim Day at St. Petersburg’s Fossil Park Pool is so popular that they’ve added a third session for this year’s event on August 28! Last year, Jana and Wylie had to wait more than half...
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Dog-friendly vacation spots in Tampa Bay
Hmph. Dogfriendly.com recently released a list of its top ten dog-friendly vacation spots.…[ Read more ][ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
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Dogs’ play styles are as varied as their breeds
A recent article in The Bark magazine got me thinking about dogs and their friends. The article asked “Who’s your dog’s BFF?” and said that the answer might not be you— or any other human — but a dog...
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Top 5 Reasons Why Tampa Bay Exercises
One of the greatest challenges of exercising is overcoming the resistance to actually exercise. The sole desire to sculpt a fit body does not make a person get off the couch and into a gym.…[ Read more...
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Ask Dream Momma: dreaming of a baby hippo
“Dream Momma, I had a dream about a dolphin, out of water, floating through the sky. Then disappearing.…[ Read more ][ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
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Worst idea ever: The Human Sexipede
Yep, they went there. The porno gods have squeezed stag films out of every pop icon from Lindsay Lohan to Lucille Ball, Avatar to Happy Days; butThe Human Sexipede is the first to shock me. It takes...
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Ask Dream Momma: dreaming of my shadow self
“Dear Dream Momma, I dreamt this morning that I was at a small, 1920s-style old-fashioned white wood-framed bungalow with a front porch. I think it was my house in the dream but nothing like my...
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Four Tools for a Strong Business Presence Online
Back in the day, it was all about brick and mortar location – having flashy signs outside, using little stands to show what specials were going on, and trying to catch the attention of window shoppers....
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Make a dent in pet overpopulation: Spay or neuter your pet
Often, I see people camped out by the side of a busy road with a tent or sun umbrella, a big box or wire pen, and a sign advertising puppies for sale. I wonder, why don’t they spay their pets? Cindy...
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The Menglish and mental pickle tickling in The Big Black Book of Very Dirty...
Anything FedExed to me with “Big” and “Black” printed on the package automatically sparks a certain amount of fear and curiosity. The eight inch promo product that flopped out of the box didn't...
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Paws for Justice dogs provide comfort to abused kids in court
Testifying in court can be a terrifying experience, especially for a young child. Now, in Hillsborough County, abused children can be comforted and helped through the preparation for their court...
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Touchdown, curtain up: On being a sports mom turned stage mother
Youngest was cast in a local musical, Camelot, and thus began our family’s journey into the world of community theater. Much to his credit, my 10-year-old actually enjoyed four weeks of rehearsals,...
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Do our dogs miss us when we're away?
I recently returned from a two-week trip. Jana was clearly happy to see me and did her usual extra-exuberant welcome dance.…[ Read more ][ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
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Dogs as doctors: Yes, they're still the best therapy
By Pamela S. Hogle I’ve seen several articles and columns in the past few days with headlines along the lines of “Fido’s No Doctor.” They all say that some new study purports to show that dogs might...
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Ask Dream Momma: helpless at work
“Dear Dream Momma, I had this upsetting dream last night. I dreamed I was standing on the deck of the cruise ship.…[ Read more ][ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
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Walking the dog: Consider what's in it for you and your pet
Why do you walk your dog? That’s not really a silly question. Most dogs love walks.…[ Read more ][ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
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Calling all dog lovers! Gulfport's Get Rescued fair and Humane Society's Mutt...
Two upcoming events give Pinellas County dog lovers the chance to put their money where their hearts are — and have a great time doing so. On February 26, head to Gulfport for the seventh annual Get...
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Ask Dream Momma: The Stairmaster from hell
“Dear Dream Momma, in my dream I am on the Stairmaster working out. I have my water bottle and drink from it.…[ Read more ][ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
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New York Magazine loves St. Pete: Travel story sings area's praises
It's been a pretty terrible week for St. Petersburg, with the murder of another police officer attracting unwelcome national attention and leaving residents wondering what's going on with their town....
View ArticleMitch Daniels, Chris Christie and Mike Huckabee talk about 2012 politics (video)
Republican Governors are all the rage in national politics these days, and some of them are being seriously discussed as contenders for President next year. On Sunday morning, a plethora of such...
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The Thinking Dog Blog: Shell Key Shuttle offers a sunset cruise for canines
Imagine sailing through smooth waters, watching seabirds fly in to roost on a small island, gliding peacefully into a spectacular sunset as you sip a cold beer. Imagine doing all of that with your best...
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The Thinking Dog Blog: Area canines offer a helping paw
Several months ago, I wrote about our retired guide dog, a golden retriever named Oriel. Like many retirees, she’s got extra time on her paws and wants to do some volunteer work.…[ Read more ][...
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The Thinking Dog Blog: Does your dog have sore paws? Help is available
I recently noticed that Jana was limping. She was favoring her left front paw.…[ Read more ][ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
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The Modern Virgin: Parking lot pickups and bootylicious sexting
When considering where I might meet the man who will eventually take my virginity, the tradition pickup spots come to mind: bars, clubs and coffee shops. However, in keeping with my untraditional love...
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