Listed at Etsy: Evil B9 ShelFuRR

I think this PeachPoP ShelFuRR is so quirky. I always like to have a little story in my head of the creatures or characters M and M create. This one in particular evokes the kind of half smile that has always given me the creeps. You don't know if it's a smile smile or a scary smile, or I've got deep dark secrets and "I'll never tell" grin plastered across the face to hide the truth.

Then again, maybe there is nothing evil lurking beneath the facade and I just have had to much coffee today. Yes, I think I'll go with that...

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

New Etsy Listing & Archival Canvas Paper

(Ouchie returns again! This is a close-up. There is a white border around the 8" x 10" image.)


(Isn't this texture just yummy? I love the look of textured canvas.)

Ok, so I have been busy busy busy. First, one of my M's, decided to alter a digital illustration. Ouchie needed a bigger branch and a nifty background. So, once that was done she decided to try archival matte paper. Oh my! This paper is a wonderful poly cotton blended canvas. There is a special coating to accept archival inks.

Seeing a print on this canvas paper is just beautiful, in my doggie opinion. Of course, I had to keep clear of all prints and artworks. I'm a good dog. I played outside the studio while she worked.

So, today is officially, we love canvas paper day!

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

Somebody Keeps the Chair Warm

Sometimes somebody likes to keep the chair warm.
Do you have a little doggie that does the same? I know that I like to keep the chair, couch, love seat or pillow, all nice and warm and toasty for M and M. Now, sometimes it might appear I don't like sharing. Or I don't want to give up my chair. Oops, did I say MY chair? Of course, I meant the chair.

Ok. You got me. I'm a chair hog.

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

Lotus and Zipper

There's something about a lotus flower...


Zipper is a little quiet today, not sure why.

And PJ (if I can speak of myself in third person) is plum tuckered today. Had a doggie massage at noon and then M and M let me play around at the beach(I was with my buddy Mocha and his Dad) while they painted.

I'm t i r e d. Night night.

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

Buttons

I love little buttons. There's something magical about finding a button, with loose threads hanging, and wondering where the little disk came from. Perhaps someone snagged their pink cashmere sweater as they entered a white picket gate. Or maybe the button came loose, slowly, as the years passed, and finally made an escape to the sidewalk.

Whatever the case may be, I like buttons.

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

Memorial Day

God Bless America.

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

Lemons, Backyard Birdies, and the Indy 500

Today was an interesting day.

First, I had a killer headache. The kind that makes your cheeks ache (yes, dogs have cheeks, lol), your skull feels like someone is using a metal grinder on the inside, and your eyes feel like someone is taking flash photos of you until you can see the red spots on your own corneas.

So, anyway, I decided to try an old folk remedy for a headache. A lemon. I sucked on half of a lemon. And guess what? It worked! I don't know if it's just psychological or what. But, I'd say that it helped about 80%. That's pretty good in my book!

Then, I saw some backyard birds. They were so cute. They were all puffed up and playing with a leaf from a dusty miller. Made me smile.

Ok, the best part of the day? The Indy 500 Race! Vroom vroom baby. Too bad the rain kept causing the race to delay. And did you see the slingshot passes those guys and gals were pulling? Awesome.

Hope you had a great day too.

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

New Listing at Etsy: What am I?

..and I have no idea either.

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

New Listing at Etsy: Up, Up and Away!

I'm often dreaming of flying. I find myself running through the yard over the rough pavers. Then, just before I've reached the side garden path where the honey bear roses creep on a trellis, something magical happens. My front paws don't hit the wet grass. Instead, my back paws push off the ground with one sudden burst and my tail sweeps over the top of the lemon tree just as I soar for the stars.

Oh yes, it would be nice to fly.

Until then, I'll watch the finches, doves, and crows and enjoy the ground under my paws.

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

New Etsy Listing: Wabbiiiitttts!

Ok, so now I'm craving carrot cake muffins from Trader Joe's. I'm a bad bad bad....bad doggie. But at least I don't chase the bunny. The bunny and I have become friends. I don't chase and the little wabbit (yes, it's a rabbit, but it sounds better with a w, don't you think?) and the wabbit shares a carrot with me.

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

New Etsy Listing: Sleepy Bird Print

I can't even begin to describe how much fun it is to sit outside and sketch little birds. If you sit quietly, they come right up to the feeder and are a bit taken back when I rustle the paper by accident.

Welp, I'm off the peruse the backyard. I think I smell salmon-a-grillin'. Perhaps, if I lower my head and make my eyes all sad, they'll just have to share some buttery salmon with dill. I mean, it's hard to resist a begging dog, right? Woof...woof woof. Pwease.

If all else fails, I shall bring out the eclipsing bark. It goes on forever and drives 'em nuts. Either way, that salmon is mine!

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

New Etsy Listing: My Daddy, The King

We have been having fun with creating new digital prints! These are illustrated with extreme detail and so much fun to do when you love birds as much as M and M do.

Right now, we've had a surge of baby birds in the yard. Even outside the studio, we can hear them chirping from high above in the eucalyptus tree to right up at the window sill.

But, no worries, I've been a good dog. I didn't chase, not a one. I like watching the birdies. I only bark at the ducks when they splash in the pool at home.

If you'd like, check out our prints in our new shop at Etsy.

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

Check Out Our New PeachPoP Shop at Etsy!

We've just opened our doors!

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

Couch Potato Syndrome

So, what is "Couch Potato Syndrome"?
Is there a way to prevent this?
Could there be a cure?

Here are the symptoms (in no particular order):

Complete lack of energy

Inability to eat anything except potato chips, coffee, and fried zucchini

Short attention span leading to remote control chaos (aka "flipping channels")

Frequent sighing

Pillows and blankets begin to spontaneously multiply on couch

More likely to acquire assistance from attendant (aka a family member) to retrieve food and refreshments

Insomnia due to increase in caffeine consumption

and finally,

...experiencing oblivion and contentment at having accomplished nothing!

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

Three Terriers in a Tub

What's better than taking a bubble bath on a Saturday afternoon?

The answer is simple. Taking a bubble bath with bubble Border buddies on a Saturday afternoon.

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

It's Raining and I'm Plum Tuckered

Sometimes it's just better to call the day a wash and get cozy in your favorite chair with a hot cup of joe.

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

Happy Friday the 13th!

Today I visited "Camp Crystal Lake," if only in spirit! Muhahahaha. No, really, I put my paws up and watched the original "Friday the 13th" and loved every moment of the classic horror movie.

The best part? The ending. Two paws up!

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

Happy Easter!

I'm still hunting for one aqua colored egg. I thought I saw the Easter Bunny hide it somewhere around the cheyote, but I can't be sure.

Time to continue with the hunt. I've got an egg fugitive!

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

Paws, Cookies, and Quacks

Well, I injured my back left paw, so I was out of commission for a couple of days. Let's just say that fur and sticky foreign substances that resemble tar do not mix well. I tried licking the icky stuff out, but finally had to yelp and call attention. Luckily, a 50/50 solution of vinegar and warm water did the trick. M thinks it might have been some tar I picked up on our walk at the beach when we went to Laguna Beach.

I was back to running around the yard in no time at all. However, I have found that if I give them "the look", I might garner a Triple Ginger Cookie (from Trader Joe's) and a tummy rub.

I also met some new friends this past week. Two ducks have decided to have fun playing in the pool. They splash and quack and are quite a spectacle to bark at! I felt like Wyle E. Coyote when they dive-bombed from above. All I could think was "IN-COMING! as they flapped and proceeded to plop right into the deep end. Needless to say, I darted for cover under the fig tree.

Being a little fearful of webbed creatures, I haven't yet introduced myself. Perhaps I'll be a brave pup next week.

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

Kookie Bytes: Mac & Windows Icons by PeachPoPs!

Brand new icons from PeachPoPs!

They've escaped! Animals with venomous fangs, rows of serrated teeth, razor sharp claws, pink tails, and twitching whiskers.

Now, there's no need to hide. And whatever you do, don't run! Kookie Bytes are super friendly (a little kookie too) and they don't bite.

This is a whimsical set of 8 original animal icons that have been hand illustrated. So, go on, take a byte and enjoy!

Happy St. Patrick's Day

May the luck of the Irish be with you and yours!

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

These Are a Few of My Favorite Things

Honeycomb on fresh baked crusty bread

Daisy petals tickling my nose

Peaches with ice cold heavy whipping cream

Hearing a duck splash in water

Watching a lunar eclipse with someone special

Running through fresh snow up at Mt. Ranier

...and tummy rubs



(How about you? Have you got any favorites?)

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

New Mac and WIN Icons by PeachPoPs

New Icons by PeachPoPs! These icons were inspired by the many "flavors" of cat personalities.

Can you believe that I, in all my doggieness, am excited about cat icons? I mean, come on. Cats are fun to chase and all...oh ok, I admit it. I have cats as friends and I'm proud of it. But pulllleaase, don't tell my doggie pals. They won't let me play poker on Thursdays anymore.

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

Tie a Yellow Ribbon: American Spirit Wallpaper by PeachPoPs

Woo hoo! Another new wallpaper! I've had this one in my doggie mind for awhile.

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

Desktop Wallpaper with Peach PoP Style

I never realized how many sizes a desktop wallpaper had to be saved as...

until the other day. Yikes! Talk about dog-tired. Plus, learning about 16:10 and 4:3 ratios. I can't count that high on my paws. Holy moly. If anyone has any feedback about our newest desktop wallpaper, feel free to drop me a line. And guess what else? Desktop wallpapers are a ton of fun to make too! Addictive, like, say, Wasabi Peas. Man, where's the bag of Wasabi Peas?

Back to the drawing err, pawing board.

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

New Website Design

The new design is finally here! My paws are plum tuckered. Let's hope I can get the flaws worked out over the next couple of weeks for an easy transition.

Dog-tired...

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

Bath Time Blues

I can only guess what this Saluki Dog is thinking:

"Just wait until I jump outta this tub and make it to the livingroom. I've had my eye on that white couch!"

Time for Change

I'm just about to switch to the new blogger. I'm a little apprehensive, so I've been chewing at my left front paw a bit. Will it work? Will I lose 120 plus posts?

Then I realize, no one reads this blog anyhow. Lol.

I think I'll go take a dog nap under the fig tree. Of course, with all the wonky weather, there are only two leaves on the tree right now. Quite weird. Poor tree.

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

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

Old Salt

There is nothing like cool wet sand under my paws and the splash of the tidal water as it laps at my fur.

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

Earthgrazers in the sky!

Ok, so I don't have a photo because my paws aren't so coordinated after dark. However, if you're as nocturnal as I am, maybe you can catch a Perseid earthgrazer on film and send it to me? Sounds good to me. And even if you don't catch one on film, I'd love to hear from you anyhow.

For those who love a good shooting star night...head on out tonight between 8pm until 10pm your local time and look toward the Northern sky. That's right, it's that time of year. Perseids are abound in the sky above. The moon may cause problems viewing, but you can still try before the moon rises.

I tried last night and saw 2 spectacular Perseids! Once you see one, you can't wait to see another!

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

Hot Dog!@

I spoke too soon. It's still hot as a grill out here on the West Coast. I think it's the humidity that is curling my fur. Mocha has been gobbling ice chips, while I've been gulping iced coffee. Yum!

Hope you're staying cool.

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

Ozsome, it's not triple digit weather today!

I am a happy dog! So happy, I thought I'd share a little ozsome summer mini painting.

I can't believe I'm excited it's only 83ºF today. Lol. That used to be sweltering to this little pooch. But after three weeks of blistering heat and humidity--I'm a happy doggie!

Bark at you later,
I'm off to see the Wizard (the wonderful Wizard of ozsome air conditioned napping),
PJ the dog blogging dog :-)

Sad but Happy News?

In sad news, Tata has passed away at the age of 59. But, to live that long is pretty neat for a Crow! Tata may have not been able to fly, but he sounds like he had other gifts to bestow over the years.

I've known a few Crows and they are quite friendly. I used to have a little buddy who liked whole peanuts in their shell. He'd toss the shells down the roof and they'd slide into our yard. Kind of a game between him and I. Although a little timid at first, he introduced himself as Sir Wilbur one day when I was strolling near. And so it began.

We played the peanut game every couple of days for about three years on and off. Then, on a Tuesday in November 2004, he said he needed to stretch his wings.

It's been awhile Sir Wilbur. I miss fetching the peanut shells from the garden.

So, here's to Tata, Thank-you for reminding me of my dear old friend.

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

Vroom Vroom!

What could be better than herding sheep via a car? Why, herding sheep via a doggie modified Alfa "Arf" Romeo Touring Spyder Car circa 1938!

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

My Doggie "Peace" of the Week!

And here I thought today was just another do da day! Nope, not in the least. I got to go for a very enjoyable car ride in a spiffy black convertible (circa 1950 something!) and I had a wonderful time with the wind whipping through my freshly washed fur!

But the best part was an unusual observance that occurred late in the ride (after a little stop for mmm mmm coffee!).

Being the literary dog I am, I enjoy reading the bumper stickers on cars. So, I read the above bumper sticker, "Let Peace Begin With Me," on a small silver Honda in front of us at a red light. Then, the light turns and up at the next light (which has a left turn onto the highway), a truck cuts from on the right of us and then behind the Honda and into the left turn to the highway on ramp.

Well, no biggie, right? Wrong! In a split second, before I can lick my chops (which tasted a lot like $3.49/gal gas), I saw the Honda dude roll down his driver side window and...well, he made a universal bird gesture.

Oh my! I'm wondering now... Is that what he meant by "Peace begins with me"? Made me laugh so hard, I almost swallowed another bee. And so, if you happen to catch a glimpse of Mr Honda guy with the Peace bumper sticker, take heed and drive with caution.

Maybe I'm now an official "bird watcher", ya think?

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

Happy 4th of July!

I hope ya'll have a wonderful 4th! Have fun at your BBQ's and fireworks shows!

Doggie Note: Please keep your 4 legged friends in a safe place during the fireworks.

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

Animal News!

Some interesting animal news that caught my eye:

A Rottweiler Dog "barked" 911 for owner in Washington. Now, that dog brings true meaning to her name!

In Florida, a darling Beagle Dog named Belle helped her owner get help with 911. My kind of hero! Way to go Belle (her photo is above)!

Sadly, the oldest living tortoise, Harriet , died. The good news? She lived to be a ripe old age of 176! Oh, to be so lucky! Can you imagine what she saw in her lifetime?

Ok, so have you got any animal news you'd like to share? Drop me a bark mail.

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

The Whimsical Briard Dog

Have you ever seen a dog who loves coffee (or in this case, expresso)? Well, let me just say that my pal Jazz, a Briard, loves expresso and boy-oh-boy! His tail goes whiz bang back and forth like a wind-up toy! It's amazing!

So, all this hyper doggie tail business made me wonder if maybe dogs could fly. Say, I got a hold of a couple bags of fresh roasted butterscotch expresso (the smell makes my nose go bonkers--it's so delicious!). Then, and this is just hypothetical, say I got my hand on a coffee grinder and a coffee maker (Why isn't it Mrs. Coffee, huh? We know who fixes the best cups!) and then made a few dozen cups of hot brewed java.

Ya think my tail would cause enough of an upwind to propel me like a helicopter?

Well, a dog can dream.

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

Happy Father's Day

To all those Daddies!

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

Woooo hooooo! Got an E-Ticket?

Weeee! Us doggies love to get the fur flying on a roller-coaster! And, the need for speed is STRONG indeed!

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

June 6, 2006 or 06-06-06

Well, I've sure heard a lot about today. The date. The Omen Remake. Blah blah blah. I only wish I could pick up a nifty shirt in doggie size with the date written in white on a black background. Pretty cool.

Ah, but the catch is that very few are even mentioning the real significance of the date 6-6-06. I did hear a brief discussion on some news station, but the emphasis is on brief.

Today marks the anniversary of D-Day. June 6th, 1944 is the day the Battle of Normandy began during WW11.

So, as much as the media would like us to believe that today is about some unnecessary remake of a classic horror flick ( Oh, don't get me started on remakes!) because Hollywood would rather remake a classic than pay a writer for an actual original screenplay...

I'd much rather honor the anniversary of D-Day and all the lives lost so a doggie like me can be free and be proud to be an American. Thank-you to those who fought, to those who fight, and to those who we'll never forget.

God Bless America!

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

Weeeeeee!

Woo hoo! Nothing like a rollee coaster to get the fur flying!

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

Happy Memorial Day

Thank-you.

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

Coffee Klatch?

Sometimes, a cup of coffee is all I need to make a good day...GRRRREAT!

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

Paranoid.

Ok, does someone follow you around with a small plastic baggie and a giant Big Bird yellow colored scoop?

Or is it just me?

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

And to all those Mommies

Happy Mother's Day!

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

All Work and No Play?

Makes for runny eggs.

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

Bath Day ?

Sometimes there is nothing like a tub full of warm bubbles, eh?

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

Bark-a-Lounger

Doggonit! I forgot to paste me into the photo. I love lounging on a doggie couch...

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

God Bless America

I pledge allegiance...

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

PS. We went shopping today! New doggie toys and organic doggie treats "MADE IN THE USA." Cool!

The Dog Prayer : In the Land of Nod

The Dog Prayer :
In the Land of Nod




Now I lay me down to sleep
I pray with all four paws
My doggie soul to keep
If I should snore
before I wake
just give my little tummy
a furry shake.

written by PJ the dog, 2006

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

Pinkie and Her Wheels

Who says the convertible has to be pink? Vroom vroom baby.

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

Sneaky Dogs

Sometimes us dogs like to sneak up on our Mommies and Daddies when they're sitting on the couch.

Woof! Not only is it fun to do, but they never see us coming! Muhahahaha...

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

ArT Cards are Fun!

M has been drawing more art cards. They're kind of like baseball cards, only without any bubblegum and no baseball players. Ok, so maybe they're more like....miniature art on a card size. :-)

So, what's new and blue ?

Easter is already over? I missed the Easter Bunny? Huh?

Yep, it's allergy season. I got served a whopper of allergies. I've been itchy. Then, ahhh, relief. Not as much sneezing. M always laughs when I sneeze. She thinks it's quite funny. Then again, I think it's funny when she sneezes too. She makes a high pitched sound that perks my ears.

Now, Mocha, my doggie pal, he thinks sneezing is hilarious too! He'll roll over on his back and wiggle in the grass when I'm sneezing my fur off.

So, I'm going to go looking for some Easter Eggs. I bet a few got left behind. Ohh, maybe a gold foil covered egg. Now, that would be fun to find among the Iris blossoms.

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

Pen & Ink ArT Card

New ACEO card all done. M loves doing pen & ink. She says it's so fun to draw each hair and then see a complete doggie furry face at the end.

I myself like 'em cause they're small and fun to collect. She makes me my own special cards and I keep them in my special PJ Scrapbook. Yep, I even have a card I tried to draw. Alas, what with paws and nails and fur...I had a heck of a time trying to hold the pen. I'd call my card an...abstract primitive (which of course will be forever hidden in the pages of my doggie scrapbook).

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

Doggie Car Wash?

There is something to be said about being all fresh and clean. My fur is shiny and soft and it smells sooo good! My shampoo has tea tree oil and it sure keeps the itchies away. Holistic medicine is neato!

Here's to a wonderful sunny day to you too.

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