I had no idea when I left Toronto years ago that my dual citizenship would come in so handy years later. Afterall, I was just a puppy without a clue, that my new home would be a home that needed me more than anyone could imagine. But, here I am, in America, Minnesota to be exact and after writing my blog for years feeling a need to finally try and set all of you humans on the right path. I have earned this…
What should I write about when I have nothing? When my owners are away, they don’t share much upon their return. Blame it on them or blame it on your human life; but I say, as usual, let it go. Sometimes even my life is quite mundane over at this home. We prefer to say that boring can be OK! On this past Sunday, my sister Serenade was chosen to go with my owners on a trip up north. I…
Instead of showing the YouTube video here (laws), please click on the link to see this cute “Snoopy in Space” video: https://youtu.be/n4hgH6IX2lU I have always been a fan of the famous “SNOOPY” dog and now, I am eagerly awaiting the new Apple movie to be released this fall. At the end of this clip Charlie Brown says, “Ah, why can’t I have a normal dog?” I am sure you are guessing my response right now which is of course, who…
Perhaps it is true what Nancy says, “Louie, good thing you were never in movies, you are not a great actor!” Well, it has me thinking about how so many humans are actors all the time. You walk around acting all important or the opposite, and then, you try to act like you are totally into the character you chose, when really, you are so out of character. Why don’t you simply accept who you are and QUIT acting?! Besides,…
Life is like a baseball game! Just when you think your day could not get worse, a home run is scored. Or, how about when you feel your efforts go unnoticed, and then, you catch that impossible fly ball! I have watched enough baseball games living with my owners to make a few life analogies. Susie Larson’s quote “Your unbelief is the only roadblock you have to deal with.” applies nicely to the mindset necessary for everyone. Those baseball players…
Here we go again with Twin’s baseball. Whenever the Twin’s baseball games are on TV, I claim the best spot on the couch and barely move. If you have not been paying attention, the Twins are having a great season so far. For this reason, Greg watches every game, even when they are losing! Years ago, I had the chance to play baseball in our front yard with Nancy’s great-niece, Ellie. I think by immersing myself in the game, I…
It occurred to me this week that if I keep thinking of myself as young, I will take years off of my own dog age! So you ask, and how did I come to this realization? I am so glad you asked because you know me, I was going to tell you anyway. 😉 Often, I stand on the deck and watch Harmony fly across the yard to fetch a ball. One day, I decided why not join in the…
Rumor has it that the weather will become sunny this weekend?! Do you ever notice how you humans tend to let the weather dictate your mood? Shouldn’t you be able to take all those warm and “sunny” moments with you allowing them to radiate through you, always? It has me wondering more about my purpose at this home. If you haven’t noticed, my smile is rather contagious and readily available to share with anyone, sunshine or no sunshine. You may…
“Here comes Peter Cottontail, hoppin’ down the bunny trail, hippity hoppin’ Easter’s on its way” is being sung wherever I go lately. (OK, so what if it is ONLY my owner I am hearing sing this cute little tune!) So, of course, I had to look up the lyrics for this silly song. I learned it was written by Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins. The 1950 recording that you may recall is with Gene Autry singing this Easter classic. It…
It all happened on April Fool’s Day this year. Nancy sent out an e-mail to all of her family that was so believable that most of them fell for the joke. I have strict instructions to not divulge the situation. I can say however, that it had to do with her moving to a much warmer climate. Obviously, that would have included us canine. I never read the e-mail so I am just saying, why would you humans work to…
“Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!” (from Wizard of Oz) Wait, I think the saying should go more like Puddles and sunshine, and mud, oh my! If you thought we needed muttluks for the winter snow, guess again!? Yup, I think we should wear the muttluks in the backyard now for the mud – like, I am talking about mucky mud, like you probably can’t even imagine! I even heard Nancy discussing the possibility of inventing some product for…
Here we go again with yet another day of partying for so many humans. Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all you Irish humans. I was inquiring with Nancy about the Irish and I got an earful about her Irish friends she met while studying in Paris years ago. She claims that they were a key component in helping her relax while studying saxophone in France. While it is true that they know how to party (according to Nancy), they are…
I am really confused today after all the hullabaloo about the upcoming weekend snowstorm. Yup, Lighthearted Louie is going to do some major venting. Yesterday, I was rushed to the Vet Clinic to be bathed in anticipation of the weekend snowstorm. Then, as if that wasn’t bad enough, Nancy promised she would finish all of our grooming when the storm arrives today. Now, would any of you like it if you went to your hair stylist and the stylist said…
As you know, us dogs don’t really judge our days by the weather; but, we certainly are affected by our owner’s reactions to the weather. So actually, we are then affected by the weather through our humans. Oh no, there I go again, sounding like Nancy, going in circles trying to explain something that doesn’t really matter anyhow. Gee, I am becoming like my human owners at times. “This too shall pass!” Please let me explain how the weather affects…
Hello and Happy Valentine’s week to everyone! Now, I suppose you already know what I am going to say about this human “love” week, but I will say it anyway. I believe humans can learn a lot about LOVE if they simply would follow their dog’s examples of love. Love is listening! Yup, we really do listen to you humans and we don’t even charge for that service…..just listen! OK, so there are times when we…
I wonder how all of you prepare for a week of extremely cold weather? Of course, I know what we do around here when it is too cold to be outside even for us dogs; but, what do you all do? Today, Nancy went out and actually bought food to cook real meals for the upcoming cold spell. Yup, she is going to try to become a better cook in 2019. While she is at it, I…
Sometimes we have to step back and take a break from our life routines. It does not mean anything except that even us dogs need some vacation time from our daily duties. Because of the icy roads near us, we have not been taking our longer daily walks and I think that may be why I am feeling lethargic and blah. For this reason, I have been often hiding in the one kennel in our home. …
This early morning, all I needed was Nancy’s encouragement to nudge me to write the closest thing you will get from me about New Year’s resolutions. Actually, for starters may all of you start your day with those first minutes simply reflecting on how good your life is with or without me! Don’t misunderstand me, I am not your average dog because if I were, I wouldn’t be writing this blog now, would I? I never have chased squirrels nor…
Merry Christmas to all of my blog readers. Did you think I forgot to wish you all a Merry Christmas? No, I was just waiting for inspiration to write something. Remember, to me, each day is the same. I even watched the Charlie Brown “I Want a Dog For Christmas” to get some ideas for this blog. I must say I really found it hilarious when Charlie Brown asked this question, “Why can’t I have a normal dog like everyone…
I sure did not mind all the attention I got at Westonka Animal Hospital when I was there almost eleven hours this past week. If I may reiterate, I am extremely pampered at my own home, so attention is not what I lack! No, I had my teeth cleaned and laser magic to remove a few growths. I met and watched so many interesting dogs and people come and go all day long even if I was a bit…