Woofs, Whiskers, and Wags

About the Book

I realized after writing Rocky’s Forever Home that our canine family member Rocky still has tales to tell. Out of the desire to narrate and be his voice, this second book was born. This poem is a tribute to our Rocky: Rocky For our Rocky who lives his life as a tale of unconditional love for all. The Lord of our lives provided this bundle of wet nose, wet kisses and wagging tail to remind us of peacemaking and forgiveness. We love you Rocky for reminding us of that which matters most in life … to love unconditionally.

About the Author

Sister Alice Marie D’Onofrio was born in the Bronx, New York. She was raised in an extended family with her parents, Saverio and Mildred D’Onofrio, her grandparents, Joseph and Alice Morales, and her great-grandmother, Mrs. Lena Simons. Sister Alice Marie graduated from Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Elementary School and St. Simon Stock High School, both located in the Bronx. She received a BS in Social Studies and Secondary Education from Fordham University and an MA in English Literature and an EDS/EdD in Administration and Supervision from Seton Hall University. Sister taught [SUBJECTS] at various schools in New York, New Jersey, and Rhode Island, serving as an administrator and principal for the last thirty-five years. For the past seventeen years, Sister has been the principal of Our Lady of Grace in Fairview, New Jersey. Sister Alice Marie has served the Community of Pallottine Sisters in various positions as a teacher, principal, member of the vocation team, and provincial council. Her first book, Rocky’s Forever Home, was published in 2010.