Ouch, Ouch, and More Ouch!

Guess what el klutzo the dog did?

I went and bashed my doggie head on the coffee table and had to go to the (((gulp))) emergency vet hospital. M and M rushed me there and I had my head poked (and prodded) and then stitched (and stapled) up. I got quite the scare (not to mention M and M were crying). I do not, I repeat, I do not like needles. And that's a big WOOF!

I'm gonna be more careful where I run and jump in the house from now on. Scouts honor (See? My paw is in the air and I'm reciting the oath).

Ok, the upside to having staples and stitches in your head? Your Mommy gives you icecream and holds you a lot. Did I mention the icecream? I have to keep my paws off the stitches for 10 whole days and nights. No fun.

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

Miracles and Such

There's a lot that's been going on in the news. The sadness over the Mt. Hood climbers. The loss of President Gerald Ford. It just keeps coming. The ups and downs.

Then some good news, two boys are found alive in Missouri. Alive! One after four years. I was so happy to hear. But at the same time, sad for all the missing children still unfound.

If I can be a bit of a geeky dog, and dismiss the fact that I have read Orwell's 1984, maybe microchipping would be a good idea. I mean, us dogs are microchipped, and look how many pooches have returned years later.

Ok, so it's a kooky idea. But I'm beginning to think the loss of some privacy for the sake of safety might not be so bad.

Then again, I do find myself in awe when watching sprinklers on a hot summer day.
So, I could be wrong.

Big brother is always watching, right?

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

Happy 2007!

Happy New Year to all! My furry friends and I wish you the bestest, happiest, and healthiest New Year ahead!

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

Twas the day after Christmas

Twas the day after Christmas
and I got dressed in a hurry
my paws still tasted like peppermint
and I drank my coffee quite early

Out in the blue T-Bird
the window rolled down
I set my chin on the edge
and waited for smelly town

I sniffed and I snuffed
the exhaust hit me quite hard
and then my driver remembered
she's forgotten her credit card

We rushed back home
and I slurped up some water
I barked and I barked
my sweater had gotten much hotter

We whisked away once again
and arrived at the mall
where we drove in a maze
hoping for an empty stall

The labyrinth of cars
red blue and yellow
made humans scream out
and they weren'’t very mellow

IÂ’m pretty sure
Saint Nick has a new list to make
because those other drivers
were very naughty for goodness sake!

After an hour or so
I spotted an empty stall
and boy were we happy
to have come after all

She bundled me up
and I got my paws on the ground
Being careful to miss
the bubblegum stuck in a mound

The glass doors opened
as we approached with glee
I put my tail between my legs
there were so many people to see!

Tall men wearing baseball hats
and kids on leashes in tow
women decked in crystal brooches
aMuzakac curled my ears into a bow

From store to store we went
overwhelming to say the least
See's Candy chocolate truffles
to a warm cinnamon bun feast

I trotted from Nordstroms
and into the Apple store we did peek
a ride on the merry-go-round
more than 50% off sales we did seek

So many shopping bags
they all bumped into my head
and strollers, no more strollers,
I fear them with dread!

The escalator roared
and I shivered at the mountain of steel
Would my fur get caught?
Will I be trampled by another designer heel?

At last the gift cards
none were left in her pocket
so we grabbed a ride in the glass elevator
and shot down from the food court like a rocket

I made it to the car
and the windows stayed up
I snored on the passenger seat
because I'm a worn out pup

Arriving home
I ran to my bed and jumped inside,
grabbed the covers by my teeth
because until next Christmas
...this is where I'm going to hide!

On Dasher, On Dancer...

It's that time of year again! I've been around the block, seen thousands of Christmas lights, Santa Claus sleighs, Rudolphs, and candy canes galore! I LOVE it all! Looks like Disneyland. Makes me feel like warm cocoa inside and like marshmellows are dancing inside my doggie head!

Merry Christmas!

Bark at you later,
PJ the dog bloggin' dog :-P

P.S. Have you written to Santa yet? I have! Signed and stamped to The North Pole!

The First Card of Christmas: Snowflake Santa

I'm a crafty dog. I love making things, especially if glue, paste, glitter, or fun foam are involved. So, today's card is a one-of-a-kind Snowflake Santa.

Recipe for Card calls for:
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5x7 card stock
bendable craft wire
one sheet of red felt (sticky backing)
one sheet of black felt (sticky backing)
one sheet of white felt (sticky backing)
one sheet of white fun foam
one sheet of red fun foam
flesh colored coloring pencil
self-adhesive photo two-sided stickers
mini star hole punch
and of course, imagination!

A fun sketch of Santa done by M and M brought about the overall design. Then the parts were assembled and Santa was born! Merry Christmas!

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

Tofurkey ?

What is the world coming to? I just celebrated Thanksgiving and where in the heck did Tofurkey come from? I went trotting about the legs of the oak dining room table, lifting my paw once I caught the gaze of a human, and with my best fluttery blinking, I'd beg a little table scrap here and there.

Well, to my utter surprise, a few humans tried forking over some table scrap called Tofurkey. The other humans were calling them Vegans or something. Now, I'm all for loving animals, don't get me wrong. But that's ridiculous. I want REAL turkey meat on Thanksgiving. Dark meat. White meat. Giblets in my stuffing. Gimme all the goodies!

But when I beg, I want REAL turkey gosh darnit! No fake gobble meat. I mean, how do I know what kinda farm they raise this Tofurkey on...what, Vegan planet? Really, I don't mind meatless meatballs and fake corndogs, but on the holy day of food and thanks, this dog better get some roasted turkey slathered in butterball juices and dripping with cranberry sauce.

Next, it'll be Fauxcranberry sauce, because the cranberries have suffered long enough. What with their mushing and jelling and jarring, it'd be a shame to harm them anymore. After all, a cranberry has feelings too. I'm sure they scream as they're pulled from their bog, only we can't hear 'em.

Tofurkey. Tofurkey. Oops, don't say the word three times in a row or you'll turn into one of them.

Gobble Gobble Gobble.

Bark at you later,
PJ the meat eater on Thanksgiving dog blogging dog :-P

Happy 99th Birthday!

A big BARK out to one of my most favorite humans in the whole wide world--Happy 99th Birthday!!! I hope your cake doesn't burn down the lake house!!!

Hey, you know, you're almost a century old? Or is that a century young? The things you've seen, I can only imagine what changes there have been for bad or good. I'm sure glad you're around to let me sit on your lap and listen to your stories of yesteryear. Seeing you warms my fuzzy heart. I feel honored to have learned so much from you.

Thank-you and may your birthday be happy, healthy, and superduper fun! :-)

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

Happy Belated Veteran's Day!

Guess what our neighborhood is doing? First, we had a dog and cat Veteran's Day parade on Saturday. We all wore yellow ribbons and lots of flags were everywhere! Then, we're all going to tie yellow ribbons around every tree on the block (our yard already had one on the big magnolia!) and everyone has promised to fly their flags each day (something M and M already do, and my collar has the flag on it too!).

Why are we doing all this? Just because sometimes we forget the sacrifices our armed forces make for us.

Thank-you to them all!

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

It's November!

You know what that means to a little dog like moi?

That means that turkey (gobble gobble) is just around the corner. Muhahahahahaha!

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

Happy Halloween!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Halloween! I sure did. Lots to bark at and best of all--yummy sugar treats at the end of the day. But I still never found the Great Pumpkin!

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

Technical Difficulties, WOOOF!

Remember how I said I was a superstitious dog? Well, I should have knocked on wood after saying that! First, I found three shiny new 2006 pennies while on my evening walk around the block. No biggie, right? Ok, then we pick up a doggie treat at a local Pet Boutique, and what is the total amount payed? Yep, six dollars and sixty six cents. Ok, then I have technical difficulties (ie unable to post since October 13th--Friday THE 13th) and until today, I couldn't blog.

A dog in my situation is apt to develop a severe fur pulling syndrome.

Now, where's that wooden chew toy...

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

Friday the 13th

Happy Friday the 13th!

Don't let any black cats cross your path. If you use salt, throw some over your shoulder. No sidestepping under a ladder and watch out for pennies on the sidewalk. Keep an eye out for hollowed out tree stumps and be sure and avoid crows.

I think I'm going to curl up with some hot coffee and watch a spooky horror flick.

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

Vroom Vroom: Wind & Fur!

I'm a sucker for a little wind in my fur. So, you can imagine my longing to ride in my pal's hot rod! My Jack Russell Terrier Buddies ( Jack, Jackie, and J.J.) all got to go for a super duper fantastic ride along the California Coast this past August. Let's just say, I wish I'd been there too!

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

Wed Nes Day

Wed-Nes-Day. That's always how I think of Wednesday when I write it, type it or say it. Is that weird? Then I got to thinking, and I realized I'm a weird dog. No, really, I am.

Now, the fact that I have a passion for sniffing Queen Elizabeth Roses is a little eccentric. However, I can attest to the fact that they smell awfully delicious when in full bloom and reaching toward the sky with their crimson petals.

Ok, I'm a coffee addict. Sure, an insomniac shouldn't be imbibing the roasted coffee beans imported from Hawaii, but I can't help it. I love the liquid d'lish. It's warm and makes me sleepy, well, sometimes, and only if it's after 3am and Law & Order: CI isn't on.

I dare say that I've actually forgotten how much fun a drinking fountain can be.

Stream-of-dog-consciousness is weird too.

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

9/11 September 11th : God Bless America

I pledge allegiance
to the flag
of the United States of America,
and to The Republic
for which it stands,
one Nation
under God,
indivisible,
with liberty
and justice
for all.

Sometimes I Like to Spin

I'm sure other dogs will agree that spinning around and around, until you regret that cotton candy consumption, is just about one of the best ways to enjoy a Saturday afternoon at CairNation Plaza.

Plus, it's like a super fast car ride with lots of nausea and slobber thrown in! Faster faster!

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

Saddleback Mountain

Sometimes I like to go hiking with Sambo and Mocha in O'Neill Park. The park is at the base, or in the shadow of, Saddleback Mountain. A majestic range often called the Santa Ana Mountains too. It's during these times that I can see the beauty of everyday items, such as a dry oak leaf clasping to my fur, or a patch of ochre lichen in the crevice of a tall oak.

Yes, if I'd have to define serenity today...it would probably be the rustle of leaves through a grove of scrub oaks in Orange County. It's rare these days.

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

Celebration of Life

Today, our dear friend E died after a lengthy battle beginning last December. Our thoughts are with her son now and we hope she will be his special guardian from above.

We'll always remember you. Thank-you for being our friend over the years! We're celebrating your life at one of your favorite spots soon. We'll be sure and add a little salsa.

Bark at you later,
PJ the dog blogging dog

Been a Bit Under the Weather

I've been a lazy dog. First the heat and then I get a little sick. No fun! Ok, I'm ready to rock this block again. My buddy Mocha is on vacation with his family. They're visiting Hearst Castle and then on to San Francisco.

I'm thinking of going camping soon. Doesn't that sound fun? I hear the waterfalls in Hallow Grove calling my name again. There is nothing better than chasing frogs and splashing in a stream. Ok, I'll make an exception...a freshly fried catfish with butter and lemon over a firepit under the skies of shooting stars.

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