My family recently adopted a rescue dog. As we were going through a long list of possible names for our pup, two of the more charming possibilities were Odin (the king of the gods in ancient Norse mythology) and Zeus (the leader of the gods in ancient Greek mythology). I …
Read More »One of the Loneliest Countries Finds Companionship in Dogs
The deceased lay wrapped in a cotton blanket, surrounded by white roses and hydrangea, angelic figurines and lit candles and incense. A wall-mounted screen displayed photographs of him. His 71-year-old companion, Kim Seon-ae, convulsed with tears as she bid farewell, caressing his head and face. Next door, young uniformed morticians …
Read More »Did a Small Dog Inspire the Next ‘It’ Bag?
Over the past year or so, a growing number of brands have embraced a new handbag shape. It’s neither bowler nor baguette; not a satchel or a saddle. Skinny and elongated, it has a figure similar to that of a hot dog bun — or a wiener dog. You could …
Read More »