My thoughts I am enough. Toby November 11, 2019 February 24, 2021 I have received dozens of letters from women I’ve never met. They all say the same thing: “that could have been me.” This website is for all those women.… Read the rest
Podcasts, Interviews & Articles This is Criminal podcast… Toby September 14, 2019 February 26, 2021 “I never did anything wrong. I never had a speeding ticket. I think I just saved all my stuff up for just one thing.” This week, we speak with Toby Dorr – better known as the Dog Lady of Lansing Prison.… Read the rest
My thoughts A woman’s character… Toby Dorr September 11, 2018 February 24, 2021 Strong Women Speech … Read the rest
My thoughts What if your blessings come through raindrops… Toby Dorr September 9, 2018 February 24, 2021 What a week! I had the honor on Wednesday to speak to a hundred women at Hallbrook Country Club. The day of my speech I couldn’t eat.… Read the rest
Podcasts, Interviews & Articles Live on the Dana and Parks show Toby Dorr August 23, 2018 February 26, 2021 On Thursday, August 23, Husbadorr and I were invited to be on the Dana and Parks Show on KMBZ radio. A few weeks ago, we were at the VA Hospital for a clinic appoint for Chris.… Read the rest
My thoughts “Memoir writers are a brave lot. It takes guts to tell a story” (2011, Balzer). Toby Dorr August 6, 2018 February 24, 2021 This memoir is not just any story, this is my story, the story of the Dog Lady of Lansing Prison. Two elements are a must when writing a memoir. First,… Read the rest
My thoughts 6 Word Story Toby Dorr August 6, 2018 February 25, 2021 Six word stories have been all the rage lately. It all started with Hemingway’s For Sale. Baby Shoes. Never Worn. Here is my six word story… I hope all of you reading have found your way too… What’s your six word story?… Read the rest
Perspective changes anything Death or rebirth? Toby Dorr September 30, 2017 August 6, 2018 One dead leaf curled and brown One single leaf drifting down Does it signify death or rebirth? Time passes the tree blooms green One lost soul brown and curled| finds hope and on the world unfurls one new soul…… Read the rest
My thoughts The gate of acceptance Toby Dorr September 30, 2017 February 27, 2020 This past Christmas I was really struggling with some family issues. In discussions with my counselor she said, “Toby, that sounds an awful lot like acceptance.”… Read the rest
My thoughts Joy Toby Dorr September 30, 2017 February 27, 2020 Last year I went to a women’s retreat. When I entered the cabin with the word ‘Joy’, I broke down. It became apparent to me that I had spent my entire life barring Joy from entering my door.… Read the rest