Thursday, August 21, 2025

How does he do it?

Nellie's bestie Nick has many talents, with getting seriously sick during a heatwave being only one. We worry about the boy frequently. However, today he showed us not only his bright eyes, but a talent we weren't aware existed in reality. Apparently now dogs can take selfies. Here's proof.


 

Friday, August 15, 2025

Sadness creates lifesaving happiness

We got the very sad news that Lenny and Jack, two of the sweetest little dogs, succumbed to their old age within one week of each other. The normal thing to do would be to grieve for months and then maybe look for another dog. Fortunately for 10 year old siblings Billy Bob and Penny Sue, M's sister and brother-in-law embraced the notion they should have a home as soon as possible and went to a shelter an hour away to adopt two charmers. The double names are the because the dogs lived in South Carolina (it's a Southern tradition) until their guardian died. We're told they are energetic and clingy, and they make two sad people laugh - which is a good thing. 



They may look as if they will create mayhem, but the next photo tells the true story that they have fit right in.




Saturday, August 9, 2025

Perky is as perky does (whatever that means)

 Nellie's bestie Nick has been truly suffering in the heatwave we've been experiencing. Well, in all fairness, Nick thinks anything above 75 degrees is too hot. When he's having the vapors he won't eat, he refuses treats, and he looks like he's near collapse. Imagine our surprise on our last visit when he not only DEMANDED treats, but was zesty. It was so good to see his alert, whadda ya gonna do for me expression, it's impossible not to share his cuteness.





Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Welp - that's it for me today says Angel

Last night was National Night Out and we decided to crash a block party that was happening a couple of streets away. Baking my world famous brownies (in a three block area) and taking them seemed to be a clever way to blend in. We were also greeted by the many neighbors who knew us (and actually invited us). All in all, a jolly evening. HOWEVER - the duo we were expecting, and had assured us would be present, were missing. A quick text and -- disappointment followed. They weren't coming. The reason -- Miss Angel was too tuckered out to move. As follows:


 Yup - totally crashed. Sweet dreams. And excused.

Saturday, August 2, 2025

Stunning simplicity

There is a house on our dog walks that has a nice yard and occasionally their overly exuberant dogs are out to loudly and repeatedly say hello. But this, surprisingly, isn't about dogs (for a change). They added a touch to their entry gate that is just so simple, and yet stunning. It reminds me of Japanese bonsai (though it isn't at all), and being in front of a Craftsman style house, which has Japanese origins, it makes perfect sense.