A collection of newspaper columns providing insight into the intriguing and wonderful world we live in. Whether it be writing about animals (from dogs to elepants to geese!), his powerful and moving comments about his own and other families, his comments on life's foibles and farces, or his interviews and interactions with people who are memorable and unusual in their own right, these stories make us laugh and cry, and they make us think.

John and Jen are journalists who are a newly married couple. Marley is the adopted puppy that no one wants, a high-strung lab who is virtually untrainable. Marley shreds cushions, destroys floors and walls and most everything in between. Instead of taking him to the pound, they love their dog and he faithfully loves them in return. John and Jen eventually have three children and Jen gives up her career to be a mom. John's career continues to advance...