According to UKG’s annual Super Bowl Absenteeism Survey, it is estimated that 26.2 million people will not go to work today after staying up late to watch last night’s football. Although Mom and Dad are at their desks today working, I will nap in solidarity with those who decided to stay home. I even wrote […]
Concerned citizens have inquired about updates on my missing Rudolph doll. I regret to report that this case has grown colder than a winter’s night at the North Pole. However, that is not for any lack of trying on my part to locate his whereabouts. In fact, the case has some interesting developments, and I […]
The New England Patriots are back in the Super Bowl! Now I know what you’re thinking, “Asa, you’re not normally a sports dog, why are you so excited?” You’re right! I normally don’t pay attention to sports, and my humans usually don’t watch games either. Unless Mom knows that Jon Bon Jovi is at the […]
Today, February 3, 2026, is National Golden Retriever Day! To celebrate I’d like to share some fun facts about our favorite breed. The first Golden Retrievers were bred in 1868 by Dudley Coutts Marjoribanks, also known as Lord Tweedmouth, at his Scottish Highlands estate of Guisachan. In his quest for the prefect gun dog and […]
Hi Mr. Punxsutawney Phil Groundhog! Can I call you Phil? Sorry to interrupt on your big day. I know you’re busy this morning making your weather prediction. But I couldn’t help but notice the rocky relationship you’ve had in the past with your Shadow. Well I just wanted to let you know that there’s nothing […]
We are now on day 365,336,000, give or take a day, of subfreezing temperatures, with fresh snow and ice blanketing the country. Cabin fever has definitely set in. Time for every dog’s favorite winter game – in and out of the house! Where we stand by the door demanding to be let out, then come […]
This week marks a special time for my family. Saturday was the anniversary of when I came home. Sunday was Angel Lemmy’s Gotcha Day anniversary, and this Friday is Angel Chuck Billy’s birthday. Three pups, each with their own unique personalities. Today I’m sharing how we each differed in some key areas. FETCH Lemmy: His […]
Angel Chuck Billy, thank you for all the snow you sent me to celebrate mine and Angel Lemmy’s Gotcha Day Anniversaries. It was thoughtful of you to include so many of our friends in the celebration across the country, as well as parts of Canada. Some places it was an historic snowfall, others received record […]
This song parody is dedicated to all my dog friends across the country and beyond who are dealing with the subfreezing temperatures, snow and ice. I admit in my youth I found such weather fun to play in, but now that I am older and somewhat wiser, I find myself siding more with Mom’s part […]
As ice and snow blanket the country, and record breaking cold settles in, I’m re-sharing a winter project suggestion that is the perfect way to pass the time indoors today, while looking back at the past, that your future self will thank you for doing. Your Future Self Will Thank You (January 2024) Let’s face […]