Many Happy Returns!

Happy 7th Birthday, Ralphie!

A Sonnet for the Mutt of My Life 

I would be cunning if I were to say,

“A purebred dog has no appeal at all,

I’ll never set my eyes on those not stray

full-bellied pups that know ‘eat, play, and fall

asleep,’ their mother always by their side;

I won’t accept a poodle or bichon

frise as my companion.” Yet, I pride

myself on meeting you, for you have shone–

since that first time at Petco–love and trust

on me. You have no other purpose save

to make me happy. It is only just

I kiss your nose, and give you treats you crave:

for no bichon or poodle will compare

to you, my dearest mutt, so pure and fair.

Live for the Love of it,

Sasha A. Palmer (aka Happy)

Buds and Curls: A Perfect Day Outdoors

A gorgeous day in Baltimore, MD.
When I look at my Redbud from a distance, it already wears a hint of that stunning magenta it'll don soon.

Gave Ralphie a much needed spring haircut today.

It means three hours of "dog and his human" bonding time spent outside. Results: human's aching back and "three bags full" of dog's fur.

As I was cutting Ralphie's hair, I came across this perfect curl on his ear. Had to take a picture. 

Isn't it beautiful? :) 

Live for the Love of it,

Sasha A. Palmer (aka Happy)

Merry (almost) Christmas!

Live for the Love of it,

Sasha A. Palmer (aka Happy)
& Ralphie, dog and mascot

More on dog's life

Every dog has his

snoozeday

Live for the Love of it,

Sasha A. Palmer (aka Happy)

Staring contest

I will not move, or blink 

I'll make her hear

my silent plea...

Oh, will she ever  think

to scratch my ear...

and PLAY with me?

Live for the Love of it,

Sasha A. Palmer (aka Happy)

My dog is something else

Nothing like a nap in the sun...

with a good comfy pillow...

a dog's life...

Live for the Love of it,

Happy

Happy Hour: "Bowl Trouble" (limerick)

More on Kyle and his Pup. :-)

"They moved my bowl."

~ Bowl Trouble ~

- Pudel said you can heal a dog’s soul…

Tell me, doc, am I losing my role?

Kyle is not so bad,

But he sure got me mad,

When he – listen to this! – moved my bowl!

- Things are not all that grave on the whole,

Though Kyle is attempting the role

Of the alpha, you’re right,

I will help you to fight

For what’s yours.  Man will not move your bowl!

Live for the Love of it,

The Happy Amateur

Image credit: Charles Barsotti