It’s December and in the state of Maine that means all law abiding dogs must be registered with their towns before the end of the year. The tax to register dogs started in the early 1800s. I’m not sure when it exactly began in Maine, but I do know that hanging on our town clerk’s […]
Dear Mother Nature, I’m filling with anticipation. For Christmas? No! For snow! The month of December is half over, and yet there has been no measurable snowfall here in southern Maine. This is an outrage! Mother Nature, I understand you probably have Holiday errands and parties to attend like the rest of us, but surely […]
Asa here. After listening to Chuck Billy’s long list last week of don’t do this, don’t do that, blah, blah, blah…I decided to take matters into my own paws. I’m going to meet Santa! After all, why should I leave it up to Elves to tell Santa all about me? First impressions are very important, […]
I will conclude Asa’s tutorial on the pitfalls of Christmas, with the ultimate obstacle all dogs must overcome – Santa. For 364 days a year it is required that we protect our home from intruders. Especially those who appear in the middle of the night after everyone has gone to bed. But one night a […]
On Monday I began teaching Asa about the Ultimate Puppy Challenge by explaining some of the obstacles during the Christmas season that puppies must avoid. Today I would like to continue my discussion with a lesson on Elves. The best way I can describe Elves is that they are like living with Cats. Elves will […]
An open letter to Asa: Since entering our family, I have been training you for the Ultimate Puppy Challenge, or what humans refer to as the Christmas Season. For the entire month of December, you will be faced with all sorts of temptations, and through them all you must remember your training. One misstep and […]
Last night I was watching Pilgrims: American Experience on PBS, when the narrator made a profound statement. After arriving at Cape Cod, the Pilgrims set out to explore the area. Walking farther away on the beach they saw 6 men and a dog. The Native Inhabitants stood and watched the Pilgrims for a moment, then […]
The other day my younger sibling, Duke, pondered why Goldens never win the National Dog Show. So please let me explain our little secret. You see, Goldens are naturally born champions! What with our fluffy good looks, charismatic personalities, and athletic prowess, we cannot help but win over the hearts of judges everywhere. But how […]
After a weekend of recuperating, Asa is finally ready to tell you all about his birthday party. So without further ado, here’s Asa: Wow, what a celebration! To think there was a national holiday for my birthday! The day started with a big parade in New York City in my honor and televised for all […]
Today we had the Lemmy Celebratory Birthday Beach Romp in memory of my brother’s 9th birthday. Although we miss him dearly, Lemmy would not have wanted sad droopy tails. So instead we celebrated his life by playing at his favorite beach. Happy Birthday Lemmy! We love you!
