Judge under the photograph, “Love On the Beach,” by local fine arts photographer, Peter Mendelson. I happened to get up from the banquette during a Zoom doctoral class- needed a little pistachio snack, sustenance for all this writing. Between the time it took to grab a few pistachios and my return, Judge wiggled under the… Continue reading Love.
Author: Jessica Maricevic
And Just Like That…
Judge, one ear up, one ear down, before I pressed “play.” Last night I did ✨a lot ✨of writing. The entire time, Judge rested his head upon my Ugg slippers… I took a quick break, sat by the fire and watched an episode of a go-to favorite television show. FYI, nostalgia is a great motivator.… Continue reading And Just Like That…
The Canine Compass
A chilly Sunday evening brings me to think of warmer days. Yes, I’m grateful for the faint summer breeze that lingers in my memory. I’m equally grateful for the night’s crisp, fall air, and for the love I receive, no matter the season, from the beautiful being that is Judge. Judge’s love realigned my trajectory,… Continue reading The Canine Compass
Variations on ‘Brad’- Pop Art Meets Human-Animal Relationships
Pop Art, meet Human-Animal Relationships. Variations on ‘Brad’ © J. Maricevic, 2021 Let’s be honest, Dogs know everything. Whether we verbally tell them our thoughts, or they feel our energy, or the energy of a situation; Dogs know. And it was that all-knowing, canine superpower, that inspired my original, Roy Lichtenstein-esque, digital representation of the human-animal bond. For… Continue reading Variations on ‘Brad’- Pop Art Meets Human-Animal Relationships
I’m just a girl, writing a blog with two dogs by her side, looking for…
I'm just a girl, writing a blog with two dogs by her side, looking for… an audience. It is my hope that this is the first of many pieces that you stop to read. Fingers crossed. And, yes. I am alluding to Julia Roberts iconic line, "I'm also just a girl standing in front of… Continue reading I’m just a girl, writing a blog with two dogs by her side, looking for…
Empathic Paws 