Today, I am choosing to sit on my quiet hillside to do a rough draft of my blog. You see, it has been unusually busy around here for the past week, so I had to venture out of the house for some solitude. I love it when Nancy entertains at home (even though rare) because then my mind is stimulated by others. Of course, I am going to dwell on people that bring their dogs along, so I…
Have you ever lived vicariously through someone else? Just because Nancy can’t seem to find a talented hair stylist, she seems to think I must always be groomed better than her! Yup, vicarious living even through a dog. There I said it! Don’t misunderstand me, she most definitely is not the best groomer; however, I humor her. But, I certainly am not looking for a different groomer, because my breeder is too busy and do you think this overprotective…
After I divulged the information about our not so awesome August, let me give you a positive update. You may not know this, but us dogs do have a way of helping our human friends. Yup, we are keen to assist them in putting everything in perspective. Actually, it was Nancy’s friend Sue that talked some sense into her which I overheard over a series of phone calls. OK, “it takes a village” to raise adults too you know!…
I really love my life! How many dogs can say that they leisurely can sit on the hillside waiting for the mail person? Well, this dog can and as the photos display, we often do just that. We sit and listen to the birds and sometimes noisy traffic nearby. Sure, we often are trying to make sure we reach those 10,000 steps a day; but, more importantly, we stroll as if time does not matter. When life…
Recently, I was trying to get Nancy to pick up her pace a bit. I mean, seriously, I know I am fast, but isn’t my job to get her heart rate up for at least 30-60 minutes a day? All she had to do was “get a wiggle on it” and soon we were in sync. I am sure all of you can relate to this, right? Jeepers, even I have some rare days when I can’t…
Sometimes in life, we have to help our human companions just step aside and coach them to JUST BREATHE! I won’t get into the details because I am forbidden. However, a few additional walks and sitting near our favorite trees definitely is the perfect solution. It allows us to view our situations from the outside. As we look in, we hear ourselves say, let it go and allow it to take it’s time. Oh boy, take me for instance….
I was appalled when I witnessed Nancy walking out of the house with her saxophone toward the neighbor’s pig pen. Out of the blue, she scooped up her saxophone and didn’t even give me time to plead to tag along. I guess I do get a bit rambunctious when we go visit the pigs? (Come on, I don’t get out much!) Oh sure, she left the front door shade open so I could sit there yearning to be with…
Pizza is not really my thing; but, since I had to watch Nancy make her first home-made pizza, I will bore you with the interesting event. I watched her search pizza recipes for weeks. To my surprise, she brought home both Trader Joe’s pizza dough and their pizza sauce. I guess that just saves me from writing about the possible fiasco that would have taken place with her own pizza dough? Don’t worry, I am sure that she…
Just when I thought I knew of all the human mobiles from bookmobiles to pet grooming mobiles, I learned there are also bloodmobiles. I have never had the pleasure to visit any of the mobile services because I have no need for them. Certainly, I have enough books to read so I don’t need any more. Nancy grooms me at home, and as for bloodmobiles, let me just say, I don’t think so! So, I am basically writing about…
I am not certain why I was unable to tag along to the Subaru appointment today; but, I am choosing to think the best of Nancy anyway!! After all, most of you are aware that I am like, attached to her, right?! If I may, let me write about how you humans choose to react to your circumstances. Take for instance today, Nancy informed us that they messed up her appointmentt today even though she scheduled it weeks ago. Good…
So, it seems that my buddy Greg has a birthday in July. Nancy & I were recently discussing what we should do for his birthday month? After she mentioned so many woodworking items and other stuff, she shared that all Greg wants is a clean basement room. I knew that was not going to be easy. It was just a matter of setting aside a half of day to sort through her clutter. Even if most…
I know that LOUIE never wrote about wood turning so I think I will attempt to write about Greg’s hobby of wood turning. Last year for Greg’s Valentine’s Day gift, Nancy bought a few slabs of wood from Rockler. I must admit, I thought, what in the world is she giving him a bunch of wood for as a gift? Greg was ecstatic when she presented him with the gift. “Wood” n’t you know that I discovered yet another…
Not many people quite understand my need to continue Louie’s blog. I will be the first to admit that I was indeed one of those skeptical dogs myself at one time. But now, I realize not only the need to write my observations about humans, but also, how it helps me process my life’s purpose here on earth. It really is not that different from the human purpose in so many ways! OK, fine if you leave now,…
Sometimes one has to write when inspired, even if it was just two days ago since my recent blog! I could hardly believe my eyes when I saw a dog treat pan pulled out of a box today. Seriously, this pan was made simply for dog treats with the shapes of, you guessed it, dog bones. Rumor has it that I am quite fussy about my dog treats. The ones I do tend to like, well, let’s…
You know, Nancy never sits over my shoulder to help me write, even though I ask her to proofread my blogs. I think she is finally understanding the mission of us dogs on earth. If you have not noticed, us dogs like to make people happy. Oh sure, we know that you think you make us happy by giving us treats and taking us on walks; but, in truth, it helps all of you humans become less focused on yourself….
I might as well write a blog since it is too hot to be outside! This morning, it did not take me long to realize it was much more humid outside than yesterday. There is not even any wind, whatsoever. I don’t have much to report because while my family was off to wedding events, a graduation/birthday party, I was stuck at home. They didn’t even leave the Minnesota Twin’s game on the TV while they were…
Yesterday was quite a normal day around here until Nancy discovered the Jack-in-the-Pulpit that she thought had vanished forever. You see, last year she found several while she was mowing. But, this year it seemed as though they had disappeared? But, on Memorial Day morning it all changed when she discovered a Jack-in-the-Pulpit among some long weeds, in the exact spot as last year. Oh, of course she walked me over to see it and then, we…
Here we go again, new recipes and none of them are for healthy dog treats. But, I have to admit, at least I have some dog treats I really like right now. I have been known to be far more finicky about my dog treats than my previous siblings. But then, I am far easier to please in other areas of my life, so it all equalizes out in the end. If I recall correctly, I have…
This week, I think I will write about garage sales. Oh, I don’t know much about them, except that I don’t get to go along. When I ask why not? The response I get is “Well, Harmony, not everyone likes dogs and I wouldn’t want to leave you in the car!” What kind of excuse is that anyway? I would never jump out a window or bark at people! So, I settle on the reality that…
Ooh, la, la, we had a French Bulldog (Frenchie) visit us with our wonderful Mother’s Day group this year. I finally was able to meet Nancy’s niece’s French Bulldog (Frenchie), Brie. Since I was not too accustomed to this breed, I had to google French Bulldog. According to the AKC Kennel Club, I think this describes my new friend exactly how I find her: “The bright, affectionate Frenchie is a charmer. Dogs of few words, Frenchies don’t bark much—but…