Can you believe it? I did not write one post for all of 2011. Did you miss me? Of course you did. Well, as they say…”I am back in the saddle again,” and happy to be working with Hallie on my blog. It’s funny how all of this came about. Since there has been a lot of “together” time due to the holiday season, Hallie and I were surfing the net and we read some of my old posts. I must say, I am one funny dog and it was really a hoot reading those old posts. We got to talking about the possibility of writing together again and we have decided to just do it, so here we are!
So here’s a quick update on everyone. Hallie is doing great! She is still working at the Chicago Architecture Foundation (they still do not have any tours for dogs) and she is getting ready to teach the docent class that begins in 2 weeks. I know that will keep her very busy. B is busy with his congregation, JRC, and working on his book. He is working with a publisher that is helping him turn his blog into a book. I wonder if that would be a possibility for me? I mean honestly, look how popular that Marley and Me book was. Frankly, my story would be way better. Who can resist a rescue dog that has done well in the world?
My G is going to school in Montana. I miss him around the house. Every so often, I go and lie on his bed just to remember his smell – I know that sounds really sick, but that’s what dogs do. Today is Lil Joe’s birthday – he is 16. honestly, where do the years go? He was just a wee boy of 12 when I came to live with this great family. You will recall it was he who convinced Hallie and B to get a rescue dog. He promised that he would do everything for the new dog. Of course, you know how that goes… that’s what every kid who wants a dog promises. Why do parents fall for that crap? I thought Hallie and B were smarter than that. Oh well, thank heavens they weren’t smarter than that or I wouldn’t be here. Peepers, the cat, is still living in the basement. Her living situation has been upgraded because the family had the basement re-finished. Now she has a TV to watch and couches to sleep on. Don’t feel too bad for her that I still never let her come upstairs.
As for me… I am just doing more of the same – sleeping, eating, sleeping, walking, thinking about eating, sleeping, sniffing, thinking about eating, etc. It’s a dog’s life and a good one at that. I have some resolutions for 2012. Here they are:
- Write blog posts regularly
- Don’t bark at dogs that go by our house
- Don’t bark at dogs when I am taking a walk
- Try not to rub my but on the ground or the carpet
- Don’t pull on my leash
- Stay away from all garbage
- Be loving and kind to my family
Here’s to a wonderful 2012!
