Sporting & Hound Groups

Tonight starts with the popular with Southerners, Sporting and Hound Groups. I have a lot of family in middle TN’s Natchez Trace area and it never failed to amaze me to see purebred hound dogs by the dozens living around (and under) run-down trailers. My grandparents owned Brittanys and I think it was no coincidence […]

Westminster fashion police

For the most part, the handlers at Westminster dress as if they were going to a county club event. Sleek suits, beautiful skirts and sequined dresses were all seen last night and tonight they will be even more formally dressed. All very appropriate for the biggest event in dog shows, which is broadcast live on […]

Amy says:

“That dog looks so fluffy and cute.” (Great Pyrenees) “We need that dog.” (Kuvasz) “That dog is just silly.” (Chinese Crested) “That dog needs barrettes.” (Lhasa Apso) “That dog looks silly, too.” (Standard Poodle) I don’t know if it’s the dog food ads or bad Java, but the Westminster website is sooo slow.

Toys & Non-Working

Okay, don’t tell the four-legged champions, but the Toy Group is my least favorite group. The ones I’ve known were yappy, snippy and more than a little neurotic. They are something I picture in hystrionic womens’ purses, being treated as fashion accessories instead of family members. I’m going to watch Heroes tonight and and catch […]

Westminster talk begins

I will say what I say every year. I root for every dog EXCEPT the poodles. Poodle breeders have done such an excellent job of refining their breed that the other breeds are disadvantaged when competing next to them. I think that instead of banning some of the well-known, aggressive terrier breeds, they should put […]

grandmother update

After spending time at two popular nursing homes and touring more than I can count, my mother ( in denial) has moved my grandmother back to an assisted living facility. Since my grandmother meets none of the criteria for assisted living, she has a personal aide 24/7. I sarcastically suggested to my mother that she […]

“I can do it myself.”

Amy started her class Valentines today. At the rate she’s going, she should be finished in time for Valentine’s Day next year. Hopefully her “d” will improve as she goes. Noah writes a weekly newsletter at school. Last week’s issue contained the sentiment, “I hope Amy gets LOTS of candy cause our class isn’t doing […]