During my recent trip to California, I had the honor of sitting down and meeting with the illustrator for my upcoming Children's book. It's funny how things work out. After Morgan and I joined the therapy dog team at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, I

Last week, I was able to fly into beautiful sunny California. The ocean was stunning and weather for this Pittsburgh girl, was glorious. I flew into Santa Barbara airport and went straight to the Ventura Barnes & Noble, where they had four "Unwanted" books waiting for me to

By Amanda Startare (Living in Washington County - Aug 2025) If you’re a dog person, chances are you believe that all dogs are special, and that’s true, but some might just have the proverbial leg up. Morgan, a 6-year-old fluffy and gentle giant, is a Newfoundland with a

Peace on the outside comes from knowing God on the inside. - Author Unknown Abbie's Serene Smile0:00/695.1357821× By Sarah Mitchell We've done all we can and... Sarah, we don't think she'll survive the night," my daughter's