… it’s Reading Raindog! (Reading Rainbone? Reading Great Danebow? Help me, LeVar Burton!)
Check out Monday’s post for more info about the book seen here.
You had to know I couldn’t resist the urge to post the following video…
Yeah… I went there. You can thank me later, after your brain plays this on repeat for the rest of the day.
As you may know, I love awards shows. Therefore, there could only be one theme to this week’s No Frown Friday: the Academy Awards!
So, which film do you think should win Best Picture? I’m pulling for The King’s Speech – I promise it’s not just because there were Corgi cameos throughout.
Interesting note: apparently the AHA was very unhappy that The King’s Speech used its trademarked phrase, “No Animals Were Harmed” because the AHA was not involved in monitoring or rating this British production. However, the issue was resolved – sounds like the real problem was use of the trademarked phrase, and all animals were treated humanely.
Serious interlude over… let the debate about the best dog movies ever begin!
As I learned from Kevin Arnold, we all get by with a little help from our friends. So this Valentine’s Day, make sure to follow the Bro Code and perform any required wingman (or wingwoman, wingdog, etc.) duties that arise. Need some tips? Jesse the Jack Russell Terrier will show you how to be a good bro:
See more of Jesse on his youtube channel or on his blog.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. So, today’s No Frown Friday is dedicated to love – both puppy love and the other kind. I know some people aren’t fans of this holiday, but I’ve always kind of liked it. I think it stems back to my mom – every year she’d dig out the heart-shaped cake mold and make us yummy cakes. It was our annual tradition. Nothing better than eating those heart cakes with my family.
My hub’s managed to create some fun memories, too. However, I haven’t had much luck with the plants he’s sent me over the years! (I don’t think I inhereited the family green thumb, but I’m working on it.) In any event, it’s always fun. This year, we’re going to cook a nice dinner, drink some wine, and have a nice evening at home – though I’m sure Bella will try to squeeze her way in between us on the couch!
I had a hard time deciding what video to share today, but I decided to go with some Snoopy:
If you want to watch the classic Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown, it’s on tonight! I can’t wait.
Whatever you’ve got planned this weekend… check out these great tips at Cat Chat for keeping your pets (both feline and canine) safe during the days of wine, roses and heart-shaped boxes of chocolate.
My friends, today is Squirrel Appreciation Day. Seriously… you can’t make this stuff up. I’m not one to discriminate, so today we’ll take a moment to observe the holiday.
I’m indulging my nostalgic side with today’s video selection. I remember this video from my childhood, and it always made me laugh…
I almost looked for a cute squirrel video instead, but then I figured I’d probably never think of another reason to post this particular song. (Want more squirrels? Check out these Squirrels… in… Cyberspace!)
Happy Friday!
I’ll admit – even though Peanuts comics are now in reruns (a concept I once thought only applicable to TV shows), I still read the strip daily. As soon as I saw yesterday’s strip, I knew I had to share it with you:
(via comics.com)
I couldn’t stop laughing – Bella deals with this internal struggle every day. Even though her feeding schedule has consisted of breakfast and dinner since time immemorial (aka when we adopted her), she doesn’t let the past dampen her hope for the future. When she barrels through the door after spending time outside, she runs straight to the bowl and checks it. When she comes downstairs after a nap, she checks the bowl. When she finishes eating, she walks away… then walks back and checks the bowl just in case. You never know when food might magically appear, after all.
Once I stopped laughing (and believe me, it took a while), I started thinking about how perfectly Charles Schulz portrayed Snoopy. Sure, he was a (sometimes) talking dog with a bird for a best friend… but strips like the one above really capture the canine personality (or at least Bella’s). However, I wouldn’t expect anything less from the man who reminded us that “happiness is a warm puppy.”
and doggies in spacesuits, rescuing puppies and cats that are so cute… the cone of shame and the amusement it brings… these are a few of my favorite things. (I adore The Sound of Music, and it just seemed like a perfect fit today.) When I saw that Dr. V did a post highlighting her top 10 posts from 2010, I really liked the idea. Even better, she’s hosting a blog hop for those who want to join the fun. Time for a blast to the (fairly recent) past!
Dogs eating ice cream and punny pet names, attempting to test my pup’s IQ with a brain game, having a party for Bella to host… these are a few of my favorite posts (in no particular order):
She’s cute, but…
I administered an IQ test to dear Bella… the results were not promising.
Celebrating the cone of shame
The name says it all. (It was one of my favorite No Frown Friday posts.)
To all the dogs (and cats) I’ve loved before
For my 100th post, I took a stroll down memory lane.
Corgi, P.I.
The very first breed spotlight.
Protecting people and their pets
A post about the Pets and Women’s Shelter Program (and my contribution to October’s Blog the Change).
My favorite flavor? Neopawlitan
The epic battle of Bella vs. ice cream.
Head of the class
Dogs… in… school!
When he jumps high he flies like a wild eagle
One word: Flashbeagle.
Horrible woman does terrible thing, and now I’m angry
In which I got very, very angry at people who leave their dogs in hot cars.
Case of the Mondays?
Try my guaranteed cure.
I tried not to pick any that were too recent… I figured it would be more fun to dig around in the archives. Did I miss any of your favorites?
As you know, I love Garfield’s Christmas Special. The song “Can’t Wait ’til Christmas” often gets stuck in my head during the holiday season. It’s there right now, actually. What’s that? You’d like it to be stuck in your head too? That can be arranged.
I couldn’t find a clip of just the song (and I have no editing skills to speak of), but some wonderful soul has posted parts of the special online. The song in question appears in the clip below… fast forward to 3:30 or so to hear it:
I’ll be humming it for days. Merry Christmas Eve Eve!
‘Tis the season… and nothing puts me in the holiday mood like a good holiday special or movie on TV. We all have them – those classics that we just have to watch every year, or it just doesn’t feel like the holidays. I thought I’d share a few of my favorite TV specials with you today (links are to clips from the shows where available):
There are definitely many other worthy choices… like my own personal honorable mentions Frosty the Snowman and Winnie the Pooh and Christmas Too for example. (Not to mention favorite characters, like the Heat Miser and the Snow Miser.) And that’s just from TV. As for Christmas movies… well, that’s a post for another day.
Anyway, it’s cold outside… so go snuggle with your pet. Then tell me all about your favorite holiday TV in the comments!
