Me: Beau. Wake-up. It's time to go to the park. Beaumont: Shhhh. I'm sleeping. Me: What's with you. You always want to go to the park. Beau: Did you hear that wind last night? Vicious. I had to pace and keep watch just in case. Me: Actually you didn't. You could have just slept through... Continue Reading →
Me: Beaumont. What are you doing? Beau: Waiting for Uncle Jim. Me: It's noon Beau. Dinner's at 6. Beau: I'm a dawg. Time is inconsequential. Me: In that case, you're in for a long wait. Beau: Like Vladimir and Estragon, I wait. Me: Ummm.... Beau. They were characters in a play. You're here in real... Continue Reading →
Me: Beau. Why are you sticking your tongue out? Beau: What of it? Me: It's impolite. Beau: Says who? Me: Everyone? Beau: Ahhh.... The ubiquitous everyone. Me: Wow! That's a pretty big word for a dawg. Beau: And that's pretty condescending, even for you, Louise. Me: Oh Well... I just meant... Beau: (interrupting me) I... Continue Reading →
Beau: You know Louise, you hoomans are strange beings. Me: How's that Beau? Beau: Well, for example, you use January 1 as an excuse to begin doing the things you tell yourself all year long that you should be doing all the time and then promptly stop doing whatever it is you began at the... Continue Reading →
Me: Beau, you look very sad. Beaumont: Well, aren't you? Dad's in hospital. You throw a lousy ball. It's lookin' rather gloomy out there. Me: Yes... but he could be home today. Beau: You said that yesterday and the day before and... come to think of it, you've said that every day since New Year's... Continue Reading →
From my dawggie heart to yours! Merry Christmas! From my dawggie heart to yours! Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! Merry whatever your celebration! Louise says that a picture speaks a thousand words -- but you know me! I always got somethin' more to add so this holiday season I'm adding a special thank you to all... Continue Reading →
Beaumont: I think this is my good side. What do you think? Me: I don't think you have a bad side, Beau. Beau: Nice response Louise. But that's not what you said the other day. Me: Oh. What did I say the other day? Beau: You said, I'm getting old. Me: I think it was... Continue Reading →
Beaumont: So... it's about time you got back to my blog Louise. Me: I was away. Beau: That was the Sunday before last. What happened last week? Me: I forgot??? Beau: That's your excuse? You forgot all about me? Me: No Beau. I didn't forget about you! I would never do that. Beau: Ya coulda'... Continue Reading →
Beaumont: So. Can I just say something? Me: Is it nice? Beau:  Ha! Like I’m never not nice. Though I would suggest it’s not nice of you to even ask the question. Me: Fine. I apologize. What did you want to say? Beau:  So I understand you’re off to see "The Littles" this week. Me: Yup! I’m so excited.... Continue Reading →
Me: Beaumont. You're doing it again. Beau: What's that? Me You know what that is. Beau: Louise. If I knew what that is I wouldn't ask what that is. Me: (sigh) Lying on top of me. Beau: Oh that. Me: Yes. Beau. That. And see, you did know what it was. Beau: Well actually Louise.... Continue Reading →
Sundays with Beaumont 