Our son’s company (Redtail Technologies <-----shameless fatherly plug) is well known as a very dog-friendly employer. So much so that its Sacramento headquarters has its own dog park, employees are encouraged to bring their dogs to work each day and the firm is active on a variety of civic and charitable projects that focus on... Continue Reading →
Today I got an email from SilverSneakers which is a program that provides to Seniors free access to a number of gyms and health clubs. SilverSneakers is a feature of several popular health insurance plans for Oldsters, the theory being it's cheaper to keep the Wizened Ones healthy than to pay for medical care. So... Continue Reading →
It’s been a strange year weather-wise at the Rancho. Lots of rain and colder than normal temperatures have encouraged Max and I to stay indoors far more than usual. Little by little we can sense the arrival of Spring. Our Japanese winter camellias are finishing their blooms while the Australian tea tree has burst into... Continue Reading →
Happy New Year to All! Max said hello to 2019 with a small, breathy and somewhat fishy "awoo" and desperate protestations against trying out one of his Christmas presents, a new soapless shampoo with the scent of Japanese cherry blossoms. As you may have guessed, the Alpha Japanese Female was responsible for that choice. In... Continue Reading →
There are a lot of ways to celebrate this time of year. Max, the Alpha Japanese Female and I hope you have a wonderful season no matter which way you choose although personally I'd recommend eschewing the Saturnalian Chthulu Ritual. Just kidding. We hope your dreams will be fulfilled. If you are suffering, we hope... Continue Reading →
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
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 →
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
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 →
