Jake the bandana dog has struck again. The Divine Ms. M sent a bandana for Jake after she saw how magnificent he was in his St. Patrick's Day bandana. Well, his Easter get-up is no less impressive. And as Ms. M says, he truly is stately. (Don't miss the third picture!).
When I step out to the Critter Café to feed the squirrels and birds, I am now greeted by so many blossoming flowers I hardly recognize the place. And please don't ask me how this all happened because I honestly haven't a clue. Just had to share:
When there is a Easter dinosaur in the neighborhood, you have it all. Once again, we were delighted to see our favorite T-Rex decked out in bunny ears and lei. A bit of a mixed bag, to be sure, but it sure brought out the smiles.
What happens when a wild goose decides to attend classes? Well, I honestly don't know, but one was gracing the playing field at a local school. Couldn't resist taking a picture or two. And now for the frustrating/sad part. The kid in the gray sweatshirt decided it would be loads of fun to kick a ball at this beautiful creature. Of course I yelled. Fortunately, the little ass wipe missed.
Our walks usually mean running into other doggie peeps and chatting for a bit before moving on. These meetings are important for creating neighborly ties, and equally important for allowing dogs to socialize with those of their kind. Yesterday evening, Nellie hit the jackpot. We ran into two of her good buddies, a Schipperke named Bert, and adorable Felix. After treats were duly passed out to the fur-babies (I am extremely popular among the four-legged set and it's not for my sparkling personality), Felix invited us into his yard for a zoomie session. The result? Very happy pups who were able to get some of their energy out:
'Tis the season to be sniffling, sneezing, and otherwise feeling like nature is out to get you. Here's how I respond to that particular misery -- I look for beautiful and, yes, unusual plants to feel good about. Today's selection:
Trees that bloom are just perfect in their own right. This next plant is unusual because the shapes the blossoms take. Like tiny creatures from another planet:
Yes, I have a love/hate relationship with Spring.
One of the wonderful things about walking around with Nellie is she's often shy about meeting new people and dogs, but she's not overly reactive or aggressive. Even when those dogs are a little overeager (mostly because she is sooooo adorable). One such dog is a gorgeous (and I mean that!) chocolate Lab named Jake. Jake is not only the sweetest dog, but he's also polite to Nellie once the initial rush toward the treats I always carry is over. He's wearing his St. Patrick's Day bandana with such flair, not to mention panache, that it has been decreed he must wear a different bandana for each day of the week and special ones for holidays. Naturally, since I'm the one who decreed that, and no one elected me the arbiter of doggie fashion, I don't know if there will be follow-through. Either way, it's all good. Here is the handsome dude:
