Birds of a Feather May 1, 2012

I was woken this morning by the strangest sound – one that I haven’t heard before. It wasn’t the call of the garbage men, or cries from the multitude of squirrels in the tree by my window. It was a hoot….a real hoot  (and I am not talking about a good ol’ time)! The hoot [...]

Blowing My Cover March 28, 2012

Espionage, secret agent, sabotage? I could be involved in all of these and at risk of blowing my cover at any moment. In my dreams! No, I’m literally blowing my cover! The fur is flying fast and furiously off my body in tune with the change of season. Weight loss has never been so easy. [...]

Feeling Hot Hot Hot January 25, 2012

No, I’m not on some exotic vacation, lounging by a pool, howling out party songs …but I wish I were. I am “Feeling Hot Hot Hot” due to a hot spot on my back. Hopefully your pups never experience a patch of super itch like this on their bodies.  I have to say, it’s quite [...]

A New Year – Same Old Me January 11, 2012

So how’s that New Year’s resolution you made few weeks ago going? Like you – I faced the New Year with several options for resolutions. Would I give up digging holes in the backyard? Maybe stop howling outside the Chinese takeout for crispy noodles? I was thinking that I could cut back on eating any [...]

Thankful November 24, 2011

At this time of year we are all thankful for things big and small. Here is my short list: – A soft bed (well, actually the 3 beds that are spread throughout the house) – Food in my belly (especially cheese!) – A nice rub on the head (and if you scratch behind my ears, [...]

PLEEEEASE!! November 7, 2011

Ok – I admit it. I like to beg. I have perfected my soulful stare down when The Girl is about to pop that last bit of toast into her mouth resulting in my mouthful of toast. I have finessed the motion of nudging my head between the table and a forkful of pasta and [...]

Another Me? November 1, 2011

Last year, we had met a man at our town Chili Festival (beans…yummmm) who boasted that he had a dog that looked just like me. How could that be I thought? I am one-of-a-kind in these here parts- one who elicits stares, comments and constant petting. Could there possibly be another like me?   I had [...]

Man of Few Words September 20, 2011

The scene: Monday morning, about 5am. I am snug on the floor, wedged between the Girl’s side of the bed and the wall – above me, an open window with a gentle breeze blowing through. Enter, one yippy dog in the neighborhood who begins to bark and bark and bark. I try my best to [...]

What’s in a Name? August 22, 2011

It recently dawned on me that I have several names and those names are reflective on what I am doing at the particular moment. For instance – when it’s time for me to eat, I hear  “Sammy Boy, check your bowl”.  When I am basking in the sun on the rug and the vacuum comes [...]

A Picture Perfect Vacation! August 12, 2011

As promised, here are some pictures of my vacation to the North Folk of Long Island (NY)…and the car ride was TOTALLY worth it! I loved basking in the sun on the dock and walking the beach. As always, it was hard to say goodbye but I will have some great memories to look back [...]