There are two magnets placed on the front of our stainless steel refrigerator.  One reads, “Do one thing every day that scares you.” and the other reads “My dog — a heartbeat at my feet.”

The former is attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt; the latter to Edith Wharton — two women whose legacies should most certainly be celebrated as we conclude Women’s History Month.  But it’s Ms. Wharton’s quote that has been stuck in my head for just over two weeks ago.  

We had to say goodbye to our sweet doggy, Sally, on March 16.

We aren’t quite sure how