It seems like every month a new project pops up to “change perceptions” of pit bulls. From children’s books to merchandise, and even a march on Washington, there’s no shortage of requests for donations to fund these efforts. Which begs the question: Does “changing perceptions” require spending money? If so, I’d write a check and […]

I try to give people the benefit of the doubt and not make assumptions about why-they-do-what-they-do. Today I was reminded why that’s important. I was riding the subway to work when a woman sat down next to me. She starts clicking her pen, rapid fire. “CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK!” For most people this […]