Mickey Harmon & Penelope

Who is in the photo at right?My name is Mickey Harmon and I am an illustrator and graphic designer. This is Penelope and she is just one year old and a miniature pinscher.What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?Everyday we walk over to Cafe Taza on Elmwood Avenue next door to Sweet Tooth and they all love Penelope so much and all the neighborhood dogs get to say hello to her.What's brewing?

Bruce Littlefield & Westminster

Who is in the photo at right?I’m Bruce Littlefield, a best-selling author, lifestyle expert, and seeker of all things fun. My pal Westminster is a 6-year-old male “medley.” (There are prominent notes of Border Collie and cattle dog, with undertones of terrier.)What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?There’s this “only in New York” routine called “alternate side parking,” which means twice a

Paty Jager & Tink, Boots, and T-Bone

Who is in the photo at right?Hi, I'm Paty Jager. I'm the author of nine historical and contemporary western romance novels. My side kick, Tink, believes she's my muse. Being a Miniature pinscher and Chihuahua mix she is the right size to squeeze onto my lap when I'm writing, and therefore, she believes she is the ghost writer of all my books. She's been on all of my research trips. Gold mining in

Kris Tualla & Pepper

Who is in the photo at right?

This is a year-old photo of my camera-shy mixed-breed, Pepper. I'm certain her name is self-explanatory. She was a rescue pup back in October of 1995, and we have no idea what she is!

That's me, Kris Tualla, in the photo below left.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

I'm working on my 7th historical novel - the hero is a deaf private investigator in

Michele Young-Stone & Emma Peel and Chauncey

Michele Young-Stone is a novelist. Her debut novel The Handbook for Lightning Strike Survivors came out last year to wide acclaim and is now available in paperback. Last year she appeared here to answer a few questions about her sweet dog, Emma Peel (after Emma on the British TV show The Avengers) [photo right].I asked the author to update us on the canines in her life. Her reply:Emma Peel, our

Lisa Begin-Kruysman & Hooper

Lisa, I recognize you and Hooper (in the photo at left) from when you were guests here last fall. What's brewing today?Today we are enjoying a nice Kona Blend, whole bean. We've taken to grinding our beans, something we started when we inherited a machine that does the grinding and brewing. We are a little behind the times. Hooper got some leftover cereal and an organic treat I got at a dog

Barbara & Trixie and Minnie

Who is in the photo at right?That’s Minnie and Trixie. Since I’m single, we don’t have any pictures of us all together!I’m Barbara, a bookkeeper by day, a writer by night and a caretaker for my mom and my brother with Alzheimer’s. Trixie is believed to be a greyhound/spaniel mix and is seven and Minnie is probably a Rottweiler/Boxer and she’s a little over a year old.What's the occasion for

Andrea & Benny and Lily

Who is in the photo at right?

Our Coffee Date landed us at the beach. Benny and Lily are 4-year-old French Bulldogs.

That's me, Andrea, in the photo below left. I am originally from the east coast and now reside in beautiful California. My profession: let's just say I have a career in law enforcement.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

Following my grande latte extra hot please

Man Martin & Zoe

Who is in the photo at right?Zoe, a Chow-Golden Retriever mix. And me, Man Martin, author.What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?Whenever I have a free day, I enjoy sitting on the patio in the morning drinking coffee and writing with Zoe and my chicken, Sorche. She’s a barred roc bantam.What's brewing?Very strong Colombian coffee. My wife and I are somewhat coffee snobs and feel coffee’s

Nicole & Macho

Who is in the photo at right?My name is Nicole! I live in metro Detroit with my boyfriend, Nick (in the picture with me), and my Chihuahua, Macho. I work in digital advertising at an agency in Detroit.The second picture [below left] is me with Macho. He is approximately 5 years old based on his health. Macho’s blog is called The Macho Minute.What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?I

Pia Bernardino & Bruno, Bini, and Bogo

Who is in the photo at right?I am Pia Bernardino. I am a blogger working on my very first novel, I love to read books and watch movies what better way than to have a blog that contains my insights on the latest books or movies I’ve read or seen. In addition, it is always awesome to connect with fellow bloggers like yourself so I’m always game in doing cross blogs.My husband Bong and I have three

Jennifer & Moxie

Who is in the photo at right?The human in the photo is me, Jennifer, and the dog is Moxie. I'm a writer/screenwriter from New York who moved to Paris a few months back to see if I could carve out a life for myself here. I don't think I would have lasted this long if I didn't have Moxie with me. I also write the blog Jennyphoria.As far as this photo goes, this is what happens every time I attempt

Elyse and Riley

Who is in the photo at right?The photo shows me (Elyse) and my wonderful dog, Riley. I am currently a student at my local community college pursuing a nursing degree. Before that, I worked as a mental health Certified Peer Specialist for the state of Virginia, providing peer counseling and support services to adults with a mental illness and/or substance abuse issues. Despite the seemingly