January 2025

I recently reported that although my new optometrist told me my prescription had changed, she neglected to say that vision in one eye had actually improved. She did, however, also set up an appointment with a retina specialist. Edward Vilga is a reader-supported publication. To re...

I could never fault him, though I’m unsure whether this was a failure in deductive reasoning or a blatant attempt at a scam. When our friend Robbie was back in town and visited us, I cautioned him that while Vlad’s recovery has been excellent, we should avoid testing it with their favorit...

Except for the ending, it was an absolutely lovely Christmas Eve. December 24th marked Day 13 of Vlad’s “bedrest,” which essentially meant no morning fetch in the park, no long afternoon walks, and no visitors for him to greet. Cha Cha came for dinner, and Vlad, slightly subdued on the ...

Inspired by my new course HERE, this guided meditation is 5 minutes long with an extra 7 minutes more of music by my talented friend David Buchs. You can stream it here or download in the link below. CLICK HERE TODownload