Goodest and Bestest Intentions

What therapy work with animals can teach us about ourselves, each other, and universal compassion.

Teddy, my sister's 10-month-old mini doodle, is a hoot. If he wanted a future as a social media star, he'd make millions. But he's content being on smaller stages.

I call him Tedward. He is 100 percent Teddy Bear, but for whatever reason, I see him as a unique and noble character, more like a king or knight. Sir Tedward it is.

Last week, I volunteered to …