I was born in Wisconsin, Racine to be exact. Being a girl from a family of modest means I did not have an exciting life, in fact it was rather mundane. I guess that is OK but still I always hoped for more. I was an only child. My mother was a homemaker, while my father worked as a foreman at Mitchell Wagon Works. The company is the major supplier of wagons, wheels, and parts for the surrounding area. The company takes up most of the north side of the downtown of Racine and is not too far from… Continue

Today I learned one of my patients has liver cancer. I suspected as much when I first touched the dog.Something did not feel right. I did the regular exam, tests, and follow up. It was apparent this was a case that would not end well. I have grown very fond of the patient and the owner. The owner is a good one who does all she can to keep her canine family members healthy. She trusts me with her precious pets. She has a strong tie to her pets. I know delivering such news will devastate her. How… Continue