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2 weeks ago | gomag.com | Sassafras Lowrey

Country music may not be known for being queer affirming, but that is slowly changing. Country music has been the soundtrack of some of the most important moments of my life. To most people, it’s not the sound of rebellion, but it started that way for me. When I was growing up, I wasn’t allowed to listen to country, but I did anyway. I was drawn to the big feelings, the kinds of emotions that I wasn’t allowed to have at home.

1 month ago | akc.org | Sassafras Lowrey

dog shows pomeranian junior showmanship From the moment 13-year-old Alani Fowler of Henrico, Virginia attended her first dog show, she knew she wanted to get involved in the sport of conformation. Since starting, Fowler and her Pomeranian “Chanel” GCHB Starpom Alisiya have risen through the ranks of Junior Showmanship, and her ambition to keep improving only grows with each competition. What was once an ambition is now her reality.

1 month ago | wweek.com | Sassafras Lowrey

Portland is known for being dog friendly, including our restaurants. And if you’re going out for a bite and bringing along your dog (or highly trained cat), it can be nice to actually sit down and linger with your furry friend by your side. We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite spots in town to bring your pup and grab a meal (or sweet treat). Please note, only service animals are allowed inside restaurants, but you’ve got patio and bench options with these dog-friendly establishments.

1 month ago | akc.org | Sassafras Lowrey

dog sport training puppy sports Have a puppy at home who you hope will grow up to be a canine athlete? While there are some aspects of sports training that need to wait until your puppy reaches physical maturity, there are lots of activities you can do to get them started on the right path. If you have the goal of competing in dog sports, there are some specific foundation skills you’ll want to start teaching as soon as they come home.

1 month ago | booklife.com | Sassafras Lowrey

One of the big challenges facing indie authors is we don’t have a publisher telling us when a book is ready to release. The decision to self-publish takes more self-confidence than publishing through a traditional publisher, because all the choices are yours to make. As an author who has been traditionally published as often as I have chosen to self-publish books, I know how difficult it is to know if a book is done.