this is unnatural…how can Suki be in that position?

r.i.p. Poker

My mom and dad’s faithful poochie, Poker, a.k.a. Poketon died today. My dad sent this picture:

My uncle, Emi, eulogized the poochie much better than I could. Poker was a constant companion, in the true sense of constant, which for a dog, I suppose, means unconditional love. His peos will be missed.

am I terrible person? (I’m not really interested in your answer)

I live in a neighborhood with a lake that is bisected by a causeway. When I come home from work I cut across the causeway and there is usually some kind of wildlife giving an entertaining show.

Three turtles hang around on a log that juts out in the middle of the lake, and there’s usually a heron standing along the banks. Now that summer is approaching, the ducks and their little ducklings can also be seen swimming across the lake in single file.

Sounds like a lovely Disney moment, doesn’t it?

Right up until the geese arrived and started pooping everywhere.

It gives me a great deal of pleasure to speed across the causeway and scatter them. Ha!

Am I terrible person?

(Lisa, breathe deeply–I would never hurt them).

the one-eyed baby sitter

Suki discovered the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge. She thinks she’s incredible.

lousy pic from my phone

silly pooches

this looks like fun!

in other exciting news

It’s officially fall, and by officially, I mean that I was happy to wear my suit jacket this morning, and there are leaves on my front lawn.

This is especially entertaining because the dog seems to believe that the leaves are alive. Ha! She chases them, bites them, and then looks surprised when they have no substance. Teehee.

Why I can’t get work done…

Pet me! NOW!!!

click pics for bigness!

In happier news, isn’t this cute?

 

Click to see precious wonder!