Diane Vogel Ferri’s full-length poetry book is Everything is Rising (Luchador Press). Her latest novel is No Life But This: A Novel of Emily Warren Roebling (Atbosh Media) Her essays have been published in The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Scene Magazine, and Yellow Arrow Journal, among others. Her poems can be found in numerous journals such as Wend Poetry, Blue Heron Review, Rubbertop Review, and Poet Lore. Her previous publications are Liquid Rubies (poetry), The Volume of Our Incongruity (poetry), and The Desire Path (novel). She has done many poetry readings locally. Diane’s essay, “I Will Sing for You” was featured at the Cleveland Humanities Festival in 2018. A former teacher, she holds an M.Ed from Cleveland State University and is a founding member of Literary Cleveland. Her poem, For You, was nominated for a Pushcart Prize and Best of The Net 2023

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Happy Birthday Stella!


This little girl has been my best gal-pal for 6 years. She was one when I found her in a shelter and brought her home with me. We had a tough first year due to her abandonment issues and adoption baggage - but after she realized (after many months of mischief) that I was indeed coming back home every time I left - we were cool. She killed two chipmunks this week (that I had to clean up), she's tangled with a buck in the backyard much to my horror, she still drags me up the street on our "walks" no matter how many devices and techniques I've tried, she has muddy paws and sloppy kisses, but I can't imagine a day here without her. I know it's cliche, but God made something very special when he created dogs. She makes me happy every day. So Happy Birthday Stella!

2 comments:

Rob-bear said...

That is one amazing dog you've got! Exciting time, and "Happy Birthday" from all of us. May pets and licks from our household.

"Muddy paws and sloppy kisses" describes Her Ladyship, Miss Sadie, to a "T". (She, too, tries to drag me all over the place, but I stay in control (just) by using a Halti.) Notwithstanding, her energy, Sadie is such a delight.

May you and Stella always find delight in each other.

John B. Burroughs said...

Hope your birthday was every bit as special as you deserve, Stella!

Ruff love,
Lucky, Lady & Leda
(John's dogs)