It was a little past midnight. The wind was howling. The house was creaking. Mom was lying awake, as usual. As she listened to the roar outside, she thought she heard a rustling noise in the hallway. She strained to listened. What could it be? After a few moments, she heard it again. Quietly Mom […]
Yesterday Mom and Dad took an unexcused absence. I certainly did not give them permission to take the day off, and Asa is not authorized to sign-off on such things. Yet there we were home alone, while they were off gallivanting. Mom and Dad insisted that it was an “important” errand. However, I cannot imagine […]
Dogs, gather round. Today Asa and I are presenting the class Won’t Look Wednesday Dog Photography 101. These tried and true methods have worked for us in avoiding making eye contact with the camera when posing for a photo. Now I know what you’re thinking, “We don’t need a class. Not looking at the camera […]
According to the Farmer’s Almanac and the Groundhog, last weekend we reached the halfway point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. So although winter is technically half over, I thought I’d take this opportunity to remind dogs about the importance of taking care of their humans, especially during the long winter months when they […]
On the afternoon of Thursday, January 18, 2024, a witness reported unusual activity in our kitchen. There was kibble vomit on the floor in front of the crate, and Asa was feverishly working to hide the evidence. He was soon joined by an accomplice also trying to cover up this crime against kibble, Chuck Billy. […]
Today the temperature is below freezing hovering around 20ºF / -6ºC, and it is only going to get colder over the weekend. Yet inside it is warm, and the sun is shining outside, giving Asa and myself the false impression that it is ok to go out and play. After all, we finally have a […]
Asa! Don’t make eye contact! Get away from the window! I warned Mom! Why didn’t she listen to me? The Yule Cat is still out there, isn’t it? Asa: Refresh me again as to why we need to fear the Yule Cat? Chuck Billy: As I first explained in my 2020 post, Christmas Socks Catastrophe, […]
Well once again Dad surprised Mom with a gift she would not think of buying herself. Unique yet practical gifts have been a long tradition with our Dad. Over the years he has given Mom such thoughtful gifts as rain gutters, snow tires, ice cleats, a vacuum, a hairdryer, and an office chair. And who […]
The following is the tale of Goldenlocks and the three rooms. It all began one cold November night, when Dad was away for the weekend, leaving two Golden Retrievers and Mom home alone. Now everyone knows when Dad is away Mom’s Rules are different, and somethings that may not be allowed under ordinary circumstances are […]
Well once again Daylight Saving Time has come to an end, leaving dogs across the country in a state of confusion. We may have gained an hour by turning the clocks back, but our meals are now served late. Why do humans insist on changing dinnertime? Don’t they know that Golden Retrievers run on Golden […]
