The Reading Filter

Who let the dogs out? Woof...woof...woof! The dog pound reels with activity every day, filled with the energy and enthusiasm of our four-legged friends. Dogs add a furry, wagging twist into humans’ lives, Each dog in the dog pound, depending on its breed, delivers its own unique personality and set of traits. Purebreds, mutts, big dogs, little dogs, fast dogs, slow dogs, old dogs and new dogs...they all tell a different story. Come along into the dog pound and see what dog suits you best. Perhaps a new puppy is what you desire. Bringing home a new puppy is exciting, even magical, and no doubt about it, you’re going to have a lot of fun together. To properly raise a puppy, planning, preparation and knowledge of puppy care is critical to avoid unnecessary stress. Raising a puppy is a bit like learning to become a writer. There is certainly some magic in the writing process, and, like raising a puppy, the same dedication to planning and preparation is required to be successful. Over time, the learning curve escalates for both puppy and writer alike. In my writers profile essay, “The Reading Corner,” you will follow my journey as a writer from childhood through my present day prowess as a writer.
Fur is flying everywhere and you discover a feline friend has snuck in. Dogs and cats don’t usually mix well together, so generally people prefer to separate them. People also generally prefer one or the other. Dog or cat? Pick a side. Ask anyone on the street whether they’re a cat or a dog person, and chances are, they’ve got a quick answer. Like the choice between Coke or Pepsi, Hawkeyes or Cyclones, how you respond to cats versus dogs could say a lot about you. In my compare and contrast essay, “Pines or Palms?,” you will see both sides of a choice between vacation destinations. The reader will likely relate to being either a Pine or a Palm person. Sniff your way into my compare-contrast essay, and choose a side