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In Loving Memory of Blitz
For my faithful girl — the service dog who carried me through everything. Her stories, her stubborn joy, and the space she left behind.
August 7, 2026
Cooking for One
Today, I made dog food for one dog for the first time. I’ve been dreading it. Actually, I’ve been avoiding it entirely, which is why Kylo has been eating Freshpet lately. And for that, I am an asshole, because Freshpet is gross and we all know I can do better. But I just couldn’t do […]
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August 7, 2026
🕯️ They Lit Candles for My Girl
Yesterday, Blitz's memorial was reviewed and officially went live. I shared the link on Facebook without really knowing what I expected anyone to do with it. Maybe click it. Maybe look at her pictures. Maybe read what I wrote about the dog who occupied nearly sixteen years of my life and now occupies a Blitz-shaped […]
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August 5, 2026
The One Who Is Still Waiting
I thought I understood how grief would look in this house. I knew I would look toward the living room and expect to see Blitz there. I knew I would wake up listening for her. I knew the silence would feel wrong. I knew the cats might wander around for a while, looking in the […]
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August 4, 2026
The Silence Where She Used to Be
I knew today would hurt. I just didn’t know it would feel like this. Empty. That’s the only word I have for it. I woke up this morning to silence. For so long, mornings meant hearing Blitz before I even really opened my eyes. Especially lately. Her body would argue with her about getting up, […]
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August 3, 2026
Today We Said Goodbye to Blitz
It rained today. I sat watching it for hours, waiting for the vet to come, knowing exactly what was going to happen when they arrived and having absolutely no idea what I was supposed to do with myself in the meantime. There are some days for which you simply don't have words. Today was one […]
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