Me: Beau. It's not polite to stick your tongue out. Beaumont: Louise. It's not polite to invite a she-cat into my home without first consulting me. Me: You would have said no, Zoey couldn't come and stay for the long weekend. Beau: My point exactly. Me: Which is why the 'forgiveness is the best course... Continue Reading →
It is what it is. If only it wasn’t.
Beau: Excuse me Louise. That is not a picture of me and as this is my blog, who said you could put a photo of a deer on it? Me: I did. Beau: And who gave you that permission? Me: I did. Beau: And what about me? Me: Well Beau, you gotta admit, he's rather... Continue Reading →
AAARRRGGGHHHH is not a word
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 →
Beau and Waiting for Godot.
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 →
Wolves. Apes and Baseball Pitchers.
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 →
It Is What It Is
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 →
Merry Christmas and all that Dawggone Jazz!
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 →
What’s Age Got To Do With It?
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 →
Say it. Prove it.
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 →
My Side Of The Bed
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 →