In the true spirit of the holidays, Max wants to share a special rendition of the classic yule song. Be sure to unmute the video. OK, back to the eggnog. https://imgur.com/gallery/N4n8suJ
Christmas Carol
The Nativity Scene Caper
Max and I have not yet been able to get a photo of Hedgie in the neighbor's Nativity Scene so, in the meantime, I thought I'd share this alternative version of a Nativity Scene. Not my photo, obviously. I'm just not that good a photographer. For those confused, Coca Cola (at least in the US)... Continue Reading →
The Holiday Dogs
By popular demand, here is the Le Freshpet video that I posted on this silly dog blog four years ago. It still makes me laugh; I hope it gives you a few grins, too. Hard to believe it's been four years! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhg7Xm4FXAY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhg7Xm4FXAY
Max & Hedgie’s Naughty Christmas
I don’t know about you but I, for one, am tired of passive-aggressive strangers coming to my door and demanding in chorus that I promptly provide figgy pudding and threatening that they will not leave until they get some. Almost a White Christmas. Max's house is behind those trees. Oh well, it’s that time of... Continue Reading →
Halloween Maltese
Max doesn't like doorbells or knocking noises so it should be no surprise that he is not especially fond of Halloween. Of course, his dislike for the holiday in no way dilutes our joy at dressing him in embarrassing costumes and taking photos. Hey, it worked with the kids so why not the dog? This... Continue Reading →
Intruder
What is this orange thing? Can I eat it? No? Well, then, maybe I'll just attack it.
Max the Mofu Mofu Dog
The Japanese have an almost unnatural affection for onomatopoeia, which Messrs. Funk & Wagnall tell us is "the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named." Simply put, a word that mimics a sound. We English speakers use onomatopoeia, too. Consider words like “sizzle,” “splash,” “boom,” or that famous Alka Seltzer... Continue Reading →
Max Goes Leaf Peepin’ at Mammoth
Last year we did our leaf peeping in Japan. The colors of the trees were amazing. No offense to the traditional sites in the Catskills, the Great Smoky Mountains, the Berkshires or Colorado but I daresay the Japan Alps may be the best leaf peeping venue in the world. Unfortunately, Max was required to stay... Continue Reading →
Max Got In Trouble
Earlier this month the Alpha Japanese Female (AJF) celebrated a birthday. She's not a big fan of birthdays; even less a fan of admitting that each one represents another year gone by. I tell her to relax and enjoy them. A year spent vertical is clearly better than the alternative. Besides, it gives me an... Continue Reading →
