Henry David Thoreau clearly understood what it means to be a dog. Thoreau once wrote: “I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual. It is surprising how contented one can be with nothing definite – only a sense of existence… O how I laugh when I think of my vague […]
For those of you hitting the road this Thanksgiving, here is Asa’s updated version of Over the River and Through the Woods for you to sing on your journey. From our family to yours, safe travels and Happy Thanksgiving! Over the river and through the woods, To Grandmother’s house we go; The GPS knows back […]
Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, this is silly, Over many a quaint and curious costume of forgotten Halloweens — While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came some laughing, As of some one gently laughing, laughing at my garb. “’Tis the TV,” I muttered, “laughing in my living room — Only this […]
My calendar clearly states that today is Independence Day, the least favorite holiday for dogs. Then why have people been celebrating with those infernal fireworks since Friday night! Seriously, fireworks on the 4th of July are bad enough. Why extend my torture by randomly shooting them off days ahead of schedule! As far as I […]
Not to brag, but I totally got Mom the BEST Mother’s Day gift – ever! I’ve always been an awesome gift giver. Way better than my brothers. Would you believe Lemmy gave her a vacuum cleaner for Mother’s Day one year! I was just a puppy at the time, but even I knew that was […]
Today I received a card wishing me, “Hope, Wonder and Celebration this Easter.” Well why should it just be on Easter? I experience Hope, Wonder and Celebration each and every day! All dogs do! I start each morning filled with Hope about all the possibilities that the day ahead holds. And despite my mature age, […]
“In my Easter bonnet, with all the duct tape upon it, I’ll be the silliest puppy in the Easter Parade…” Enough with the singing already! As you can see, Asa has to wear the cone of shame. But once again, he is a happy fool, and oblivious to the seriousness of the situation. Instead he […]
I looked Death in the eyes…unblinking plastic eyes…and survived! Recently Mom told me that they were taking us to the mall for photos with the Easter Bunny. No big deal, I thought. I have cousins who are rabbits, and they tend to be quiet little fellows. Besides, this would give me a chance to voice […]
It isn’t an urban myth! Leap Day does exist! The day the Four Paws on the Floor Rule does not apply! Oh sure I have foggy memories of it when it last occurred in 2012. But I was still in the whelping box and focused on mastering bigger issues like walking on my wobbly legs. […]
In honor of Presidents’ Day I would like to pay tribute to George Washington’s dogs. As well as Gerald Ford’s dog who was the first Golden Retriever to live in the White House. It is estimated that during his lifetime President George Washington had approximately 50 dogs, representing almost every group of dog recognized by […]
