Dog Smiling Sunday Morning: The eccentrics, recluses, dreamers, dogs, and children of The Crossing invite you into their little part of the world

"This raw, gutsy, and honest-to-truth story is about a real place in time where we all might wish we could live at one point or another in our lives, with unique characters and a larger-than-life narrative. It is a tale of timeless friendships formed in a hidden community, sheltered from the harsh realities of the outside world. If you have been lucky enough to live somewhere like The Crossing, even if only for a moment or a season, and create a depth of connection and celebration, you have struck gold.

Debbie has an uncanny ability to capture what is so real that it will leave you in awe. Take the time to relish and savor this beautiful work of art called "Dog Smiling Sunday Morning," and read it more than once to marinate in its riches. Welcome to "The Crossing," where you will enter a magical place, swept into a vortex of charm, humor, a dose of heartache, but more vibrantly, a whole new reality filled with tales of wisdom to absorb and treasures to discover.

The recipes that follow each chapter serve as a golden thread, connecting us to the nourishment of both body and soul that each story holds and honors. These culinary delights are more than just sustenance; they are a tangible representation of the love, laughter, and memories shared within the pages of this book.

You will feel as if you have come home to a warm, sunny porch, with a glass of sangria in your hand and a smiling dog nearby, never wanting to leave this enchanting world that exists just beyond the reach of everyday life. This book is a brilliant piece to hold and savor, smile and laugh at, and shed a nostalgic tear over, as it reminds us of the enduring power of friendship, the joy of finding a place to truly call home, and the comforting embrace of food that feeds the spirit. Thank you Debbie!"

Heather Mckay- Maddox, Spiritual Director, Poet, Nursing Faculty