Arnold - one of my dogs. The most affectionate, sweetest, always knew when I was down and could always make me feel better.



Born April 25th 1995, lost to Canine Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia (IMHA) on March 14th 2008.



Part Dachshund, Part Chihauhau, Part Cocker, Part Schnauzer, All adorable. He meant more to me than most people can imagine. He was born in my house. I still have his brother and his mother. I have not felt… Continue

On 9-11-2001 I was still living in Portland, OR working in a small office with no idea I would someday be a part of the fire service.



When this happened I was still working 12-5 so that morning as usual I was vegging on cartoons or animal planet. My husband the truck driver was in the San Fran Bay area.



He called me just before the 2nd plane hit. I had no idea what was going on. He had me turn on the news and as I was watching the coverage of the first tower...the 2nd plane… Continue