Would you like cream and sugar?

Well, it's been a long week, hasn't it?

Things are looking better. I got some sleep, but could use a few more doggie naps. How about you? Anyway, I best be trotting off. I have a walk around the block planned with my pal Mocha. He's been in the doldrums because he's trying to cut back on his caffeine intake. Needless to say, his fur looks flat and his tongue lags a little to the side...so I'm hoping a warm cup o' joe will do the trick.

I tell ya, one should never deny themselves coffee. For goodness sake, it's my lifeblood.

Bark at you later,
PJ the dog blogging dog :=P

Oopsie! Doctor, Doctor...

Well, I've been a busy busy doggie this past weekend. Not good busy either.

To my regular reader (I like to think of you as my Peachy Keen Pal), I will probably not be able to post regularily for about a week. :-( We've been going back-and-forth to the hospital for a human among us. Keep those fingers crossed that everything turns out ok.

I will say this. Isn't it strange how not much else matters when someone you love isn't feeling well? Priorities become clearer right away. Like a snap (and it's not like I can snap with my paws very easily either!).

Anyway, I'm going to go grab some shut eye. Been up late and my doggie ears are hanging low.

Bark at you later,
PJ the dog blogging dog

Surrender Dorothy

Howdy there! I'm back in Kansas again and visiting a few doggie friends. Check it out (above)! This is M and M's newest addition to their original paintings/illustrations inspired by the Wizard of Oz.

Ok, here's looking at you Toto! And remember, look to Oz...

Bark at you later,
PJ the dog blogging dog :P

Dogs dogs dogs!

This week we have quite a few dogs featured as Peach PoPs: Shetland Sheepdogs, Briard (photo above), Puli (photo below), Welsh Corgi Dogs, Border Collie, Samoyed Dogs, Portuguese Water Dog, Kelpie, Pug (photo below), Border Terrier, Boston Terrier, Japanese Chin, and a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Dog.



It's always fun to see what M and M are up to. Plus, I get to meet new doggie friends! :-)

Fresh PeachPoPs! Ready to gobble up.

Bark at you later,
PJ the dog blogging dog :-P

Happy 300th Birthday Benjamin Franklin !

Happy Birthday!

I wonder what Mr. Franklin would have thought of the times we live in? I often wonder why so many frown on looking back. History is important. Not to be forgotten. And yet, some say "don't live in the past." Why, I wonder do they toss the past away so easily? Perhaps they have not the simple wisdom of any domesticated dog. The past, be it the history of our own United States, or your own years on Earth, are to be learned from. To be cherished. To reflect upon.

Ah yes, maybe those who dismiss history without a second thought are in fact, "doomed to repeat it" in a "Groundhog Day" sort of way. :-)

Bark at you later,
J the dog blogging dog :-P

The Sounds of Sunday

As I rested on the cold cement patio this evening, I heard many sounds. I perked one dog ear to catch the flurry of a siren as the ambulance drove past on the road a couple blocks over. The siren paused and eventually faded off beyond the reach of my radar abilities.

Tucking my paws under my chest, I tipped my head to listen to the hum of traffic. Cars zooming home on Sunday night. Or away from the city to the mountains for a snow day tomorrow. I could imagine the red tail lights blurring at high speed on one side as the others blended blue and white into a synchronized patriotic highway.

The hum of engines and tires slapping the asphalt tickled the air with an almost static resonance that I could feel as it passed under my paws and up through the cement beneath me.

A few moments later, I succumbed to the urge to let my head topple over and rest. The sun had just left pink streaks in the sky, which twirled among the white clouds to create a sorbet for my eyes. A sweet mourning dove landed at the bird feeder basin a few feet away. I watched as she dipped her head cautiously below the rim to peck at the seeds. She kept her eye on me as she ate. I kept still, not even twitching my tail in response.

Her cooing made my eyes flutter. The soft sound slipped down the pink skin lining my ear and felt warm. My heart slowed and managed to beat in tune with each coo I heard. At last, just as I had tuned into the symphony of the night she played only for me, it ended in a flutter of hurried wings. The flaps of grey brought seed husks flying in a swirl above the basin. She rustled past the lemon tree, sending a sweet fragrance of summer my way as she disappeared into a high perch somewhere in the Italian Cypress across the field.

I wondered what had frightened her, but didn't see a hawk as had happened before. Perhaps the arrival of darkness sent her home. I flicked my ear down to block out the traffic once again.

Yes, the sounds of this Sunday made for a sweet melody I won't forget. I soon headed inside for a warm bed in front of a roaring fire. I hope the dove will return again for an encore.

Bark at you later,
PJ the dog blogging dog :-)

Acronyms r the BomB, LOL

I never realized how many acronyms I use, until Mocha made me aware today.

On a walk around the block, we were looking at a new lavender plant that we had yet to sniff and admire, when I saw a crow waddling over to do the same. I almost said LOL instead of laughing. When I mentioned this to Mocha, he replied, "How peculiar PJ."

Lol. ROFL. ASAP. There are tons of them everywhere!

Curious how my mind now wants to abbreviate to save time? Or maybe saving space is the consequence.

Bark at you later,
PJ the dog blogging dog
(or P.J.t.D.B.D.)

2006

It's interesting to note that I keep finding 2005 noted here and there and I have to revise the item. Be it a check (VOID!), a letter (Yes, I still write actual letters by paw), an email, or html.

I must have fur on the brain. Or is that a furry brain in my case? Not sure.

Bark at you later,
PJ the dog blogging dog :-P

Eternal

Well, we finally relisted this unique 3 panel painting. M and M don't often paint abstracts and even rarer is a collaboration on a piece together (they always are working on so many individually, that it's hard to make time to collaborate!). The love of the beach brought about the inspiration.

So, what's been going on? The New Year brought a TON of new toys. This dog has been playing with all sorts of nifty toys. And yet, I still hold true to my first toy ever...a small stuffed rabbit. It holds a special place in my doggie heart. I am most careful when teething my rabbit toy and I always gently lift the small ragged body in between my powerful (ok, I have little teeth, but I can dream!) steel jaws and carry my wabbit to my doggie bed each and every night.

Mocha, a doggie pal of mine, has quite a time with my wabbit. He's a regular comedian. A sort of Jerry Seinfeld in the dog world. Anyhow, he says my wabbit has seen better days. But I disagree. My wabbit is booteeful.

Happy 2006!

Bark at you later,
PJ the dog blogging dog :-P

2006 Happy New Year!

From my drool covered paws to yours...

Happy New Year!

May 2006 bring happiness, great health, and prosperity.

Bark at you later,
PJ the dog blogging dog :-P

Christmas 2005

Can you believe tomorrow is Christmas Eve?

I've been a sick dog all this past week. Though that's not quite an excuse, it does explain the absence of blog entries. A sniffling dog without the energy to bark is no fun at all.

Ok, so what's up? Well, we have a lot going on behind the scenes. :-) I'll wait until after the New Year for the big news. It's not HUGE big but it's big big. Ya know?

Swell. So, then I'm hearing HAPPY HOLIDAYS. In advertising: Wal-Mart, Target, etc.. It's gotten quite ridiculous. The absence of Christmas also finds it's way to packaging: Christmas Lights are now holiday lights, a Christmas tree is now a holiday tree, and those aren't Christmas Candles...no, that's a holiday display of holiday candles.

Give me a dog gone break! So, the baby Jesus with Mary and Joseph, am I to assume that is now a "Holiday" Display? I wonder how many realize the word holiday is derived from the word holy. Ha ha!

Oh wait, there are no nativity displays because that would offend some people. Grr. Ok, so school breaks for Christmas are now referred to as "Winter Recess." You guessed it, using the word Christmas might offend some people. I've even caught myself almost saying the offending greeting--but luckily, I did catch myself and barked (in a nice way!) the appropriate MERRY CHRISTMAS.

Then cards this year. I think the card world decided Happy Holidays was a little too religious. So, the majority of cards had about 75% with the apathetic "Seasons Greetings." Ok, so it's not that bad. But, in some ways it is...

I love Christmas. I'm tired of people bashing it and trying to erase what this country was built on. I'm sorry but it has worked since 1776, so why the sudden need to change?

I'm at a loss as to what to say. This dog loves walking the neighborhood and looking at Christmas lights. It's breathtaking. Magical and nostalgic.

So, here's what I've done: I've hung my CHRISTMAS ornaments on my CHRISTMAS tree with CHRISTMAS lights, sent out my CHRISTMAS cards saying MERRY CHRISTMAS with CHRISTMAS stamps, greet everyone with a MERRY CHRISTMAS, and hope I can spread some CHRISTMAS cheer.

Merry Christmas to all...

Bark at you later,
PJ the CHRISTMAS loving dog blogging dog!

Marble Magnets ?

Well, I finally did it!

This furry dog discovered the fun of marble magnets. They are a lot of fun and make for some sticky paws, but what a midnight madness craft. When I have a spare minute (I'm going in the car! woof!) I'll post a "how to" or tutorial. Fun fun fun.

Did I forget to mention? MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Bark at you later,
PJ the dog blogging dog :-P

Peach PoPs and CoBBlers!

Howdy folk!

I'd say folks, but this dog here thinks maybe, maybe, one person reads this here blog.

Ok, so this week we've been busy. Err, I mean M and M have been busy. I have been decked out in Christmas balls and Shiny Brite this and Whirl Glo that...I mean, it's dog gone festive around here! I love Christmas! Ok, so the top photo shows a carved wood ornament of a Welsh Corgi dog. These are very unique. When I get the time, I'll snap a photo of some more. We have a whole Christmas Tree with handmade PeachPoP CoBBlers of all sorts of dog breeds and cat breeds on every branch. M and M had to dedicate a whole tree just for them. See, M, she wouldn't give up some of them. Then, she turned into an elf and carved like crazy. I tell you, this here dog knows the smell of fresh wood as it curls into little ribbons. Plus, I like watching the wood become..a dog. It's nifty!

The second photo is of a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Dog family. I think one of the M's had a bit of nativity and Christmas inspiration on this one. A little bundle of joy for the New Year. Hearing a puppy snort as he/she sleeps is so....well, it's Christmassy.

Off the top of my furry head: I love those so many different ornaments! Vintage is my favorite of course. Metal icicles that catch the twinkling lights, Whirl Glo revolving lamp shades, bubble lights that gurgle with liquid colors on Christmas tree branches, CoBBlers (my fav!), Santa Claus ornaments, shades that cast shadows on the wall, twirl lights, and so many more.

I bet you have your favorites too. I'd love to hear about 'em. Make my "howdy folk" greeting plural this year. Purty please?

Bark at you later,
PJ the dog blogging dog.

Fresh PeachPoPs!

Fresh from the oven! Two of the six new PeachPoPs!

The first is a comical Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dog. The second is a whimsical West Highland White Terrier Dog (or a Westie).

Beep beep! Have you got your Christmas decorations up? Lights under and around the eaves of your home? A big smiling reindeer or three sitting on your lawn? Maybe a family of snowmen? Or are elves climbing the rooftop as the big jolly elf Santa Claus struggles to stuff his bag of toys into the chimney?

Merry Christmas!

Bark at you later,
PJ the jolly holly dog blogging dog!

What makes my nose tickle?

The answer would have to be Trader Joe's Sparkling Blueberry Juice! It's 100% juice and it is oh-so-yummy delicious. I love it poured over crushed ice.

Now, I seem to have some lights to hang around the eaves. Perhaps a few doggie snowmen?

Merry Christmas!

Bark at you later,
PJ the dog blogging dog :-P

Madness, Mayhem and War: Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Christmas ?

I'm an adventurous dog. I'll admit it. However, I'm not THAT adventurous. Did you see the people lined up in sub-zero weather outside malls and Wal-Marts for $199.00 dollar laptop computers? Are they crazy or dog gone crazy? This dog, for no reason what so ever, would stand or sit or lay down on the cold cement for a bargain.

Why, it's ludicrous! But, then again, I did stand, sit and lay down on cold cement for Disneyland. So, who am I to judge?

Ok, so how many laptops were there? According to different news sources, there were about 25 laptops at each store. Vouchers were given out and the first twenty five people standing in line from 2am on got them, right?

Wrong. The buzzer sounds.

Actually, those people were bamboozled by people sitting in their cars. Oh, joyous fun, line jumpers grabbed the vouchers. Now, that's just plain unfair. I surely would have bared my gigantous teeth and given way to a frenzy of wild barking had I been waiting in line for four hours in the freezing snow. Wouldn't you?

So, then I read (I love reading, as do my other doggie friends) that Friday is known as "Black Friday" for retail brick and mortar shops because they go from being in the red to being in the black. And here I thought it was the black cloud over my head as I tried desperately to dig through bins of whatever was left over after the mad rush at 5am at Toys R Us. :-)

Did you know the Monday after Thanksgiving is known as "Cyber Monday"? Isn't that nifty. Well, I think so. But then again, I am easily impressed with fun new cyber phrases. Lol. Ok, so the Monday after the turkey gobble, people go to work and what do they do? Shop online. Now, that there is way cool.

What else has my head chasing my tail? Well, it would have to be the media, stores, and greeting cards. I am about to bite my paw off if I hear "Happy Holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas." Grrrrrrrr.. If you don't know what I'm talking about, please see the following site which will take you to Amazon and to a book title which says it all. No, I'm not getting political. Sheesh, I'm just a dog. I'm just going to bite my tail to the nubbin if every commerical on television starts singing "We wish you a Happy Holiday." Helloooo! It's "We Wish You a MERRY CHRISTMAS!"

MERRY CHRISTMAS! Yes, I said it. I'm going to say it again and again and again. In fact, I said it while on my evening walk. Though, I'm not so sure the Tuxedo Cat or the Scottie Terrier understood me. I was afterall, running quite fast and they were clear across the park, but I did try.

I'm also going to wear a very stylish pinback that says MERRY CHRISTMAS too. Maybe, I'll get M and M to put Merry Christmas bumper stickers on their cars. Yes, yes, I can see it now. And then, out front, a huge, we're talking twenty foot tall, sign saying MERRY CHRISTMAS. Now, maybe I can sell mint flavored doggie bones door to door and raise enough money to fly one of those cool banners in the sky over the whole city. Yes! Good idea.

I'm thinking Mutt Mints. Sounds dee-lish.

Toodles for now. :-P

Bark at you later,
PJ the dog blogging dog!

PS. Just an afternote: The spell check wanted to replace Christmas. There you have it...a conspiracy through and through. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!

NanoWrimo, Ta da!

This dog is happy! Tails are wagging. I'm barking up a storm and I think I've been spinning in circles for some time. I took a break long enough to make an entry on the blog. For anyone still struggling, if this dog can do it, so can you! I'd love to read your NanoWrimo Novel. Email me and maybe we can do a switch for fun.

I'm off to my comfy dog bed. Tomorrow, I'm sleeping in since I don't have a word count to paw over.

Bark at you later,
PJ the dog blogging NANOWRIMO FINISH LINE blogger :-P

Happy Thanksgiving !

I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday!
Right now my nose is going crazy from the following: the smell of fresh cranberries popping open as they boil, the aroma of giblets as they simmer in a pan on the stove, and cinnamon. Oh, this dog can't wait to Gobble gobble gobble.

P.S. A howl to all those NanoWrimo writers out there. Here's to 50,000 and may it come sooner than later. :-P

Bark at you later,
PJ the dog blogging dog

NanoWrimo : Some Helpful Sites that can Keep Those Paws Typing!

Ok, so in my quest of reaching dog gone 50,000 words by the end of November, I have run across a few sites which might be helpful to other Nanoers:

Dictionary.com
Onelook.com (another dictionary)
Alta Vista Translator (English to Italian, etc.)
SlangSite.com ( Learn the lingo)
Wikipedia (Online encyclopedia)
Professor Gibson's Wonderful World of Editing (Useful Grammar tips, etc.)
What Does That Mean? (Catch phrases, Idioms, etc.)

I'm sure there are many more, but PJ is mucho tired and needs a doggie nap.

Bark at you later,
PJ the dog blogging dog. :-P

Happy 230th Birthday to the Marine Corps of the United States of America!

Today marks the 230th year of the Marine Corps. Back in 1775, the birth of the Marine Corps began. Thank-you for protecting our nation and keeping the red, white, and blue safe.

Ooh-rah!

Bark at you later,
PJ the dog blogging dog.