Aileen goes on. . .and on

“It’s driving us all crazy,” I told the vet. She and I sat cross-legged on the exam room floor as my beagle paced, sniffing around for a way out. “Charlie licks the floor constantly,” I said, “And it’s not just the floor either. He licks the carpet, his bed, everything. It’s . . . well. [...]

It was January 13, 2009 and I was on my way to the college when my cell phone rang. “Where are you?” my GWU friend asked. “On the way. What’s up?” “Uhhh, nothin’, just wanted to see if you wanted to meet us for coffee.” “You’re out of class?” It was only 8:30 and they [...]