It’s only been an hour since I picked up my dog’s ashes. I got the email yesterday saying that they were ready, but I’d planned the day to the gills and knew I couldn’t come get them right away. Immediately, I felt guilty that I was leaving her at the place she hated the most: the vet’s office. But, I reminded myself, she is dead. She doesn’t know anything.
In another world where my dog didn't die, this post would probably be about Doppelganger, so it's not NOT about it. I'm glad you liked it too — it made me feel so much saner in these ridiculous times.
Ah Jane, so sorry about Maeby. We have been there twice. Cherry's ashes are in Brenda's studio, and Layla's are right here in my office. Yes, both our dogs had porn star names.
Love the recommendations. Doppelganger was already my TBR list, but it just moved up. I have to make notes about who recommended what, or I forget. I think the last one from you was The Crane Wife, which I loved.
Ha, Maeby's name at the shelter was Brandy -- another good porn star name. And so glad to hear you liked The Crane Wife! I loved it so much I actually recently reread it. I hope you love Doppelganger too!
Downloaded substack and read some of your older pieces and am in tears with this one. What a gem of a dog she was. ❤️
"t’s only been thirteen years" ugh cried so hard.
thanks for reading, kelton, and sorry for making you cry! i know how much you love your animals; please give them some extra snuggles from me today 🧡
DOPPELGÄNGER IS SO GOOD. And really not the point of this post, but I just had to agree with that snippet. I’m so sorry for your loss, sending hugs.
In another world where my dog didn't die, this post would probably be about Doppelganger, so it's not NOT about it. I'm glad you liked it too — it made me feel so much saner in these ridiculous times.
Sending you so much love, Jane. What a gift Maeby was and is. How lucky you got to know her and love her! I agree, animals are our teachers.
Back at ya — please give Fen some extra snuggles today from me!
Cried reading this. Can't express how sorry I am for your loss. So glad Maeby had you and Nate.
Sorry to make you cry, Meredith, but thank you 🧡
Ah Jane, so sorry about Maeby. We have been there twice. Cherry's ashes are in Brenda's studio, and Layla's are right here in my office. Yes, both our dogs had porn star names.
Love the recommendations. Doppelganger was already my TBR list, but it just moved up. I have to make notes about who recommended what, or I forget. I think the last one from you was The Crane Wife, which I loved.
And that chimney sign! Classic Jane.
Ha, Maeby's name at the shelter was Brandy -- another good porn star name. And so glad to hear you liked The Crane Wife! I loved it so much I actually recently reread it. I hope you love Doppelganger too!
Cherry came with that name from the shelter. Layla came with that name from my daughter, no name from the shelter
So many books📚!