First, you need to know that this word came to me on its own, in early December. I started thinking about 2022, and it was the first word that came into my head. "No way," I said aloud. I mean, I've spent an awful lot of time with these people who I love over the past two years. Why does my word have to revolve around them. I tried other words on for size: Attention, Intensity, Assessment, Spark, Energize...but none felt right. Fine. It's going to be "Family," I thought--a l

Grafton, Good Dog September 27, 2005--January 2, 2022 Grafton the Good Dog joined us on March 27, 2006, care of Save A Dog, Inc. Initially named Soda Pop, Grafton arrived untrained, afflicted with mange, and prone to peeing in the house--much to the chagrin of Frank. Frank will tell you that he did not want a dog—was allergic to and somewhat afraid of them—but his love for Erin meant that he had to overcome his fear and take a daily dose of Claritin. Despite this early rocky