Tag: Our Dog

  • Dear Canine Guest

    This is a painting by Jackson Pollock, a famous painter and major figure in the abstract expressionist movement. Just keep it in mind. Now on to the post… ……… Dear Canine Guest, I feel like there are some important things for you to know, and, while I’m not very good at subtle communication (my parents…

  • Jack: A Love Story

    Jack lives down the street.  Except when he’s at our house. And Jack takes his role as lapdog very, very seriously.  If there’s a lap and a laptop, he really feels he has no other choice than to lay upon them both.  No shirking of lapdog responsibilities around here, I assure you. Now, I don’t…

  • “Are you going to finish eating that?” and other things I’ve said to my dog…

    “Are you going to finish eating that?  ‘Cause, if you aren’t, I will.” I said that to my dog. It’s not pretty.  It’s just true. Yesterday, we played “Did I Say It to My Child or My Dog?” And yesterday, bless your sweet and darling “think the best of everyone” hearts, you thought I said…

  • Schadenfreude: The Backyard Edition

    schadenfreude – (noun) pleasure derived from another person’s misfortune Every now and then, I like to share something “as is.”  Something that hasn’t been prettied up for you.  Something that keeps me honest. What? I do that every day? “STOP, Beth!” the crowd cries.  “We can’t take any more honesty from you!” Nevertheless, I press…