We often look to work colleagues for inspiration and collaboration. Megan Clarke worked alone but her dog, Stella, provided important feedback. Stella was the original inspiration behind Clapping ...

Stamford native Jerry Zezima writes a humor column for Tribune News Service and is the author of seven books. His latest is “The Good Humor Man: Tales of Life, Laughter and, for Dessert, Ice Cream.” ...

who have fallen under the spell of puppy love and readily acknowledge that Opal is almost as much fun as their grandfather. The main difference is that it took me a lot longer to be housebroken.