ABOUT ME

I’m Roy. I live in Upstate New York with my dog Mozzie — a rescue Boxer/Pitbull mix — and I carry Marlow, my French Bulldog/Pitbull mix who passed away, with me in everything I do. They remind me every day to slow down and enjoy my life.

I grew up in a small country town in a single‑parent, five‑kid household. We didn’t have much, but my mom always showed up for us, and that shaped a lot of how I see the world. I’ve lived a few different chapters since then — married, divorced, remarried — and all of it taught me a lot about presence, communication, and what really matters.

Like a lot of people, I spent years working hard and staying busy without really checking in on whether the life I was living actually felt like mine. I fell into the corporate world because that’s where the money was, and growing up without much, it felt like the responsible thing to do. But eventually I learned that money alone doesn’t make you happy or grounded.

Mozzie and Marlow have been with me through a lot of life. Mozzie is my loyal shadow — always ready for a walk, always hungry, and always looking for connection. Marlow was more independent, slept most of the day, and came alive at night for tug‑of‑war and goodnight kisses. They’re completely different, but together they’ve taught me a lot about presence, joy, and what really matters. Even though Marlow passed in May of 2025, I carry the lessons she left behind.

That simple way of being hit home for me, and it became the spark for Live Like a Dog Today — a place where I share the lessons I’m learning and create small reminders, including apparel, that help keep this philosophy close in everyday life.

Outside of all this, I’m someone who loves fitness, being outdoors, and yes — I’m a reality TV guy. I’m in a season of becoming, learning new skills, and figuring out what a fully alive life looks like for me. Part of that is building something that reflects what I’m learning: how to be more present, how to take care of myself, how to try new things without overthinking, and how to live a life that feels more alive and less on autopilot.

I’m not trying to be an expert. I’m just sharing the journey — the habits, the stories, the small daily choices, the things my dogs teach me, and the things I’m learning as I build a life with more intention.

If you’re here, you’re probably trying to do the same. So let’s live like a dog, one day at a time.