Training your mind (is like training a puppy)
So I recently did something a little bit crazy. I brought a new little creature into my world — a now 13 week old mini goldendoodle named Sage. She's been an absolutely wonderful addition* to my life, and now I finally understand why people love their pets so much. They become your world. (Mostly wonderful...she can also be a tiny baby snapping turtle with veerrrrry sharp white puppy teeth. Waiting for this phase to end. With grace, God willing.) I’m hoping that her name imbues wisdom and clarity to her disposition, and she IS smart — but if any of you that are reading this have ever trained a puppy — my hat goes off to you, my friends. You get all the credit in the world. It. Is. INTENSE. It is. WORK. But it’s so rewarding. I’ve learned that there are a billion ways you can say your dog's name — Saagge. (Lovingly. When she’s curled on the couch next to me and being the sweetest most adorable thing ever. This is usually post nap). SAGE. (Get off the couch/screen/