Wierd!

Just when you think you've seen it all, something comes along to surprise you. Mom and I were enjoying the true Wisconsin autumnal (isn't that a fun word?) weather, strolling through the neighborhood, checking in with our friends, and then running through the park. What did we come across? The weirdest thing! A man was sort of walking, but had to drag one leg because something had clamped on to it and wouldn't let go! We stopped, and the man was very nice, but the thing on his leg ducked away so we couldn't really tell what it was. And then it moved! I saw a little head, and put the rest together and thought it must be a little boy! But could it be? He dodged away from me - from ME Moxie T! I'm a kid-magnet! Whatever it was, it kind of rolled around the man's leg as we talked, and wanted nothing to do with either Mom or me. We enjoyed talking to the man, and suggested he go to our friends at Bark and Scratch to help him with the growth on his foot. I know they can help him, but I'm not sure how he'll be able to drive to get there...the thing was on his right foot, and from what I see Mom doing, humans need their right foot to drive. Good luck new friend!

Catch up 3

Hello! Can you believe it? Mom FINALLY agreed to a new posting! So much has happened that I'll probably forget some of it, but I'll share what I remember.

First - we met Colby and his mom and dad at the park. No, he's not a cheese. He's a handsome little cocker spaniel/lab mix pup. Mom, of course, gushed all over him. Me? I think he's okay but has a LOT of growing up to do. Can you believe it? He didn't know what to do when I finally broke down and flirted a bit! He ran away! Mom says it's because I scared him when we first met - like a growl and snap means I'm going to attack him or something! I just figure you have to let other pups know that you're in charge right away, or they'll try to get away with murder later.

OH! I nearly forgot! The people downstairs brought home a DOG! To STAY! Not only that, but a dog I'm supposed to share my yard with! Can you believe it? I'm supposed to be gracious and give way, instead of protecting my territory. It's very confusing, but he seems okay, so I'm going along with it for now. [Note from Mom/BJ: Logan is a wonderful gentleman who's getting more comfortable with his new home every day.]

Mom's been having people over more and more - talking about her company and her website and the pictures for the book she wrote about me. It really takes away from our time together, especially when she doesn't appreciate my warning barks about strangers being here! Something's got to give here... [Note from Mom/BJ: Something indeed - Moxie needs to accept visitors as part of life and work that keep her in liver biscotti.]

I'm sure - Mom says that's enough for now, she has work to do. This after I've waited more than 10 days to talk to my cyber-friends! WELL! I'm just going to have to open a Twitter account to communicate more often I guess. Now if Mom would just leave her laptop signed in so tomorrow I can get to the Twitter website....

AAACK! Camera! Pictures!

You will not believe what Mom put me through yesterday. She KNOWS I hate cameras, but she let this lady into the yard with the biggest camera I've ever seen! That thing could not only steal a piece of me, but swallow my whole spirit! I avoided it as best I could, and CLEARLY communicated that this was NOT something I wanted to do, but darned if the lady wasn't really nice and very patient. And then Mom brings out the most incredible treats. We sat and talked. The lady (Mom says her name is Caroline) complimented me profusely, and knew just where to scratch on my back, so I let Mom talk me into doing a few of my tricks for her. Well then I got into the tricks and treats, and by the time I wound down, I finally heard the clicks that said she was taking my picture! And I was okay! I was still me! I was also still kind of nervous, but she and Mom brushed me and talked to me, and it dawned on me that Caroline's taking pictures was just another way of admiring me - and you KNOW how I like to be admired! I'll have to think on this a while, but maybe cameras aren't so bad after all. Do you like them? How do you feel about having your picture taken? Please let me know - I need some help understanding this.