Feelings

I feel different. I don't know why, but I feel better. I have a little more energy, and when I jump up on Mom's bed for a good scritchy-scratching session, it seems easier than it did before. Mom says it might be the new collar Carolyn made for me. It is gorgeous! The brown leather complements my red fur, and the bling on it is snazzy without being too flashy. I may actually let her take a picture of me in it, but I have to think about that. Something about cameras still make me nervous.

Mom's been on the phone and the computer a lot, and doing a lot of cheering and dancing around. I catch 'Castle Course' here and there, so it sounds like she's making strides in setting up her business. I hope that doesn't mean less time for me. She's already gone all day most days, and I miss her. Doggy daycare is fun, but that's only once a week. I guess I'll just have to wait and see.

Oh, Mom asked if she could add some links - to Carolyn and some other places. I said sure - makes no nevermind to me. But you may want to check them out. Enjoy cyber-friends!

A Day with Mom

What a lovely day. Mom was only gone for a little while, running errands for Castle Course. Castle Course is the name of her new business. She says it's because it's her castle, of course! That's why she's been gone so much and on the computer a lot when she comes home. I asked her about my books, and she said she has to talk to some people about illustrating them because she's decided to self-publish, whatever that means.

Anyway, we had a nice leisurely walk late this morning (I let Mom sleep in cuz she was really tired), then a nice long time relaxing in the yard - for me anyway - Mom was doing chores. And joy of joys, I was actually on the front lawn when I saw Mark, our terrific letter carrier, coming down the street! Mom didn't even holler much when I trit-trotted down to see him. It was a good thing I did - he gave me a biscuit for each house we visited!!! That's lots more than I usually get! He was all smiles too. I don't think he has too many pups who will walk with him so nicely. Of course, I am also pretty cute, which helps.

When we took our evening walk, we went south of Center and around the block there. We saw a mom and two pretty girls riding bikes up ahead of us, but I didn't think too much of it until we got to where they were putting their bikes away, and the little one saw me. I thought she looked familiar, and guess what? SHE CALLED ME BY NAME!!! "Moxie!!" she yelled. She was so excited to see me again! Gosh that felt good! What felt even better was when she and her sister stroked my fur and admired me while Mom and their mom talked. Mom told her about the terrific Enderis Park Halloween and to watch the website for other stuff. The girls will love it!

So now Mom is going back on the computer, and I'm snoozin'. Happy dreams friends!

WAg Fest & New Friends

By the time you read this I'll be SOUND asleep, but I shared it with Mom and asked her to puhleez post it tonite. (If she doesn't do it tonite, she'll forget.)

Saturday Mom tood Granddog and I to Wag Fest in Brookfield. It was a perfect day to be outside, although the pools they had scattered around the grounds were a welcome break from the sun. Thank goodness Mom didn't have me try the lure course again. She finally figured out that I have no interest in chasing plastic bags around a field.

We strolled, ate, drank, visited, and of course, I was greatly admired. Mom put my 'Diva' scarf on my harness (bright yellow with copper print - it goes wonderfully with my coat), so people were especially impressed. Granddog had Mom get my fortune told. The gypsy was quite correct - I do like to dress up, including my Halloween and Christmas collars with the special trim.

Granddog got tired about the same time I did, so Mom took us both home. What a great day though!

Tonite was a totally different story. Mom asked if I wanted to go for a ride (duh, is Lassie a Collie?), and I said YES! But she didn't tell me we were going to visit some wonderful people, and that's exactly what we did! They had a nice house with lots of good smells, and two wonderful children who thought I was 2C4W (that's too cool for words). They were noisy at first, but I forgave them because their noise was excitement at seeing ME. Jumping Bean, the little boy, could barely hold still long enough to give me treats. The little girl, Charm, was just bewitching. She learned to scratch my back, how to tell me when to sit, and then got them to take me outside! She took the leash and we ran up and down the driveway, walked around the grass (there are some things dogs have to do on the grass, you know) and she showed me their backyard. Then she would just look at me and smile that charming smile, and I just melted. I told Mom that we HAVE to go back there, both soon and often!

Oh, I almost forgot, the kids have parents who also appreciate my type of dog. Where other people see aloof, they see classy and tidy. They don't want one of those dogs that jump up on people and slobber all over them. Obviously my kind of folks!

Life just keeps on opening doors and offering new experiences. I sure hope you have some of the same. Happy Dreams cyber-friends!

Uh oh

Mom's gone back to school. One night a week, that is. *sigh* Another night alone. And now she wants me to try some of her homework! Just because I have a blog doesn't mean that I want to actually learn to write you know. But since she does the typing for me, I'm kind of stuck.

I'm supposed to give her a six word memoir. Right. After she explained what a memoir is I just stared at her. Six words to describe my life? I have to think about this. She said not to for now - just say whatever pops into my head. I can write another one after I've thought about it. OK, I told her, if you think it's so easy, YOU do one. Wouldn't you know - she had. Here's her first thought: People-pleaser no more. Happy me.

That's it? Huh. Okay. Here's mine: Lonesome puppyhood, miserable youth, happy adult. Hmmmm, I'll think on it some more and try again. Good night friends.

Where is everybody?

Mom and I have walked north and south, and have seen very few of our friends. No more baseball games with the Tosa Staff, I haven't seen the huggy sisters in weeks, and only saw my Touchdown Trick friend once. I miss them. Luckily I saw some of my pup friends on Saturday and Sunday morning in the park, but now I hear that people don't know we're allowed to be off-leash in the morning and are complaining. *sigh* Mom said she sent a comment to the blog explaining the agreement. I hope it helps.

Do you ever feel like things have changed over-night? That's how I feel right now. I'm confused, and a little sad. Mom says it's the pending change of season and school starting soon. Why does that make people act differently? Why can't they come out and romp and play whenever we come by? That's what dogs do.

This is a lot to think about. I'm glad that I have mom. Whenever stuff confuses me I know I can count on her to give me a hug and a rub and a scratch, and we're both happy. I hope you have someone who can do the same for you. Take care cyber-friends.

MT

Catch up 2

My mom is sooooooo sorry that it's been so long since I've written, but she's been very busy. My grandpup and grandmum both celebrated birthdays, and my uncle came all the way from North Dakota, and we cooked and shopped and ate and talked and laughed and even cried a little, but it was a wonderful several days.

THEN she left me alone all weekend. Going off with friends SHE said. Abandoning ME said I. Sure my favorite neighbor came and stayed with me both nights. Yes, he fed me wonderful food, and yes, we went for long walks together, but STILL!!!

Well, she came back, and we're settling into a routine again. I even got to go to doggy day care today! All morning and all afternoon OUTSIDE, with a nice nap in between. It helped to erase last night's post-walk b-a-t-h experience. Harumph. She caught me in my swimming pool and there I had to stay until she soaped me up (okay, so the scrubbing did feel pretty good) and rinsed me off, then rinsed me off again. Something about not wanting to leave any soap in my fur. Duh! Then why did she soap me up in the first place? I was finally smelling good!

Hey, I think I forgot to tell you about the three handsome young men we met before things got so busy! Oh my goodness, they were tall, charming, and soooo goodlooking! They asked what kind of dog I was, and before the cat could lick her ear mom had me performing all my tricks right there on the corner for them! I must say, they were a most appreciative audience, so I did my very best for them. Then they asked if I would do tricks for someone else. She rightly replied that I did, but only sometimes! Well for these gents I was definitely up for it! They quickly learned that they had to take turns, and say my name so I knew who to look at. Whoa! I must have bowed, shook hands, toasted (our version of sit-up), Lambeau Leaped, and even my new rock and roll for hours until the treats ran out and our new friends strode away. I was sooo tired, but I felt sooo good too! I hope we see them again - or that they come and see me online.

Mom says she's given my card to lots more people. Here's hoping they'll say 'hi' when they come to visit me online! And now it's time to turn in. Happy dreams my friends!

FINALLY!

You'll never guess what FINALLY happened on our walk tonite!

Go ahead - guess!

Okay, I'll tell you. One of my friends saw us coming a half block away, and I heard her call out my name with great joy. (I LOVE it when they do that!) She was so happy to see me she did a cartwheel! A beautiful, graceful cartwheel! And she's just a young girl! And THEN guess what? It got even BETTER! Are you sitting down? SHE actually did tricks for ME!!!! For real and true! She did more cartwheels, the splits frontways and sideways, and something she called 'the bridge'. I'm going to call her GG from now on; GiGi if you prefer, for Graceful Gymnast.

I could not believe it. I just laid in the grass, and she did all of these tricks for mom and me. And THEN she came over and gave me a big hug! Wow. I can't wait to see what she learns to do next! What a great almost end to the day.

The nice little PS was that we walked down a block we don't visit often, and made two NEW friends. Lovely girls who thought I was way-cute. I thought they were too. The youngest was so funny - she kept running around me and then petting me just a bit, as though I might get upset with her or something. Of course I didn't. They were both really polite, and very nice. Their dad was great too. He came out of the backyard to see what they were up to, and said he was very pleased to meet me. (Well of course!) I didn't get to meet their mom, but those three were quite delightful enough.

My but I have some nice people to dream about tonite. Time to get to it......