If you knew, would you tell? — *Trigger Warning* Article contains mention of suicide and mental health issues. He told me he dreamed of suicide and wanted to end his life. That’s a heavy load to toss to a friend. Should I catch it? Or do I pretend he was joking? He had tried it previously, so…

You Asked, I Answered. — There’s a lot to be said for the adage, “Ask me no questions, and I’ll tell you no lies.” Writers asked other writers what we could come up with to play the game, “Two truths and one lie,” and I jumped at the chance. Unfortunately, few played along, but for…

But who adopted who? — What defines a pet? Is it an animal you claim as your own or must the animal also choose you? According to Dictionary.com, a pet is “any domesticated or tamed animal that is kept as a companion and cared for affectionately.” The day I met Buster; I fell in love…

I am a poet, fiction and non-fiction storyteller, aspiring children’s picture book author, and animal enthusiast. — Hi, my name is Karen Schwartz. My surname is my married name. I proudly commemorate eleven happily married years and my three fantastic children. I live in Canada with Ed, my husband of ten+ years and my cat named Skye. I am a former daycare and nursery school teacher, past…