Wrigley, you would’ve turned 18 today. I miss you so much and think of you every single day. I hope you have an endless field of grass all to yourself to run and nap, wherever you may be. ❤️
So grateful for the opportunity to experience this stunning country with @sjsteimer . Aside from the beautiful locations, which are obvious, the people are even more beautiful. Never having a plan or itinerary allowed us to meet said beautiful people like Nick @lemporio37 in Bologna, Nick at @casa_del_vino_firenze A Florence and Vitto, Sam, Hannah and Spike @amphora.perugia in Perugia who allowed us into their beautiful home for a home cooked meal after knowing us for 45 minutes. I’m a firm believer that the way to truly experience a place is by experiencing the people and not through Yelp or top ten lists. Thank you for your hospitality and your stories.
It’s wild how a yes or no can change a life. That happened 17 years ago when my friend Rosanna asked if I wanted a puppy. “Absolutely not… but bring it by so I can play with it.” Who passes up playing with puppy? An hour later, you bucking-bronco’d through the door, and I immediately said, “I’LL TAKE HIM!” From then on, we never left each other’s side—until today.
It was the best decision of my life, even though I was in no shape to be a pet parent. You destroyed things, cost me money, and made me doubt myself—but you were so full of life, made me laugh endlessly, and brought me pure joy. Worth every penny.
You were one-of-a-kind: hated water, paws touched, kisses, dog parks (walking the fence like a prison yard), and “beddy times.” You peed wherever, whenever. Sometimes locking eyes with me like, “What bitch, you’re not getting rid of me.” You drank from toilets, raided trash, and could vanish in a blink—once jumping out the truck window at a red light. You loved lamb chop, grassy fields to run, and burrowing into blankets like a burrito. Somehow, through seizures and even a nasty shepherd bite, you stayed resilient and smiling.
My favorite moments would be when I’d leave you’d jump on the couch, howl and watch out the window until I came home no matter how long, just to say “hi buddy”. I often wondered if you loved me and if I did right by you. But knowing you waited for me proved you loved me too.
I’ve dreaded this day, knowing it would shatter my world. My heart is gone and I’m scared. I promised never to let you suffer just because I couldn’t let go. I hope I kept that promise and I hope you are now pain free
You made me laugh even when I was mad, cry, get frustrated, happy, scared, feel proud—sometimes all in one day. You lived life your way and on your terms and never cared about consequences. You were truly one of one. You’ll always be my baby boy. My bubbas, boo bears, wriggles, lil fucker, my Wrigley. Thank you for the life you’ve given me and the memories I’ll cherish forever
I love you forever. Now it’s beddy times buddy
