March 2026

You can't give what you don't have.

You asked: Bram, how do you balance taking care of yourself and being there for others?

Bram-o-gram: I can smell spring in the air here in Minnesota. Mud smells the best!

March means National Nutrition Month and Spring Forward (ugh, Daylight Saving Time - whoever invented that clearly wasn't a bulldog - who wants to lose an hour of sleep!?). The oldest bulldog advice I know is: you can't give what you don't have.

Eat first. Sleep first. Walk first. Then you can be useful to others.

I've watched the humans in my house try to "power through" by skipping lunch or cutting sleep short. You know what happens? They forget where they put my ball. They get grumpy and don't want to play. They can't find their phone (it's in their hand, by the way). And they forget cuddle time!

A tired, hungry bulldog is useless to the pack. A tired, hungry human? Same thing.

You're not being selfish when you take care of yourself first - you're being smart. Fill your own bowl before you try to fill everyone else's. Well, except mine. Fill mine first. 

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February 2026

Play is Important!

You asked: Bram, how do you stay productive? With constantly changing priorities, deadlines, and heavy workloads, how do you suggest I prioritize fun?

Bram Slam: Happy Valentine's Day from your favorite bulldog, Bram!

Wow! I can relate to this! So many naps to take and so few hours in a day, am I right?!

Remember this:

Dogs don't schedule play for "someday." They play now. That ball isn't going to throw itself.

Humans who forget to play become the humans nobody wants to work with. Play isn't a reward for productivity - it's what makes you productive.

Momma says to remind everyone that Random Acts of Kindness Week is Feb 14-20! Don't forget to share the love and buy your favorite fur friend a treat (aka: Bram)!

January 2026

Resolutions

You Asked: Bram, what is your New Year's Resolution?

Bram's Pawspective: Happy New Year from your favorite bulldog, Bram!

I have noticed that humans overcomplicate resolutions. They magic up plans with a lot of steps (I can only count to three) or they talk about big goals without setting achievable short term goals. Why make it so hard!?

Bulldogs know the secret though and I want to share it with you.

Pick one thing.

Do it every day.

Celebrate small wins.

That's it! Now you're thinking like a bulldog!

Consistency is the only resolution that matters. Every walk is a win. Every belly rub is a goal met. Every snack is a victory. 

Did I say snack? This thinking has me hungry!

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