I have lots of tidbits I would like to share with you today, so please bear with my ramblings. Just think of yourself as a dog on a walk, sniffing any and every bush you happen upon.
1. Greetings from sunny Iowa!
I laughed out loud when I saw this picture, taken by the great people at Dog Zone Daycare, so I had to share it with all of you. Do you think he resembles anyone?
2. Today is my birthday. I tell you this not to force birthday wishes, but to discuss Gertie’s unique way of celebrating. She chose to wake me up with a rousing rendition of “Whimper, Whimper, Whine.” I assume this is the dog version of “Happy Birthday”?
3. Have you seen this?!
Image from www.pawnation.com
Piper, a seven-year-old bulldog rescued by an artist, has taken up painting to calm her nerves. Admittedly, her artist companion helps her out by holding the paper and changing colors, but Piper works the brush with her mouth and her head. Read more and see a video of Piper painting in this article. Also, check out her Facebook page (it offers details on buying one a Piper print–I have my eye on one!).
I hope you enjoyed your walk through the ramblings of my mind. Hey you! Stop marking!
What do you think of Piper the One-Eyed Painting Bulldog? Does your dog ever wear sunglasses? Does your dog “sing”?
Such a Sweetie:) My beagle growing up would trill for me. Have a Great Day!
That’s so funny! Gertie trills too, but it’s only when she’s yelling at us. My family had a Golden Retriever named Lily who would trill.
Happy B’day! I’ve nominated you for the Reader Appreciation Award, the Sunshine Award and the Genuine Blogger Award. Join in if you like but there is no obligation to participate…a gift not an obligation. I so enjoy your blog and wish to thank you for sharing and dropping by my blog too. For more info go to: http://lovinglifeagreenjourney.wordpress.com/2012/05/16/awards-received-and-passed-on/
Wow–thank you! I will “officially” accept these awards in a post, but I wanted to thank you right away.
I love the first picture! Very funny
Thank you for highlighting Piper’s work – very talented! Congratulations on the wonderful awards!
Love the picture of Gertie! I wonder if Lola would sit still for sunglasses. ??? I got a kick out of the Piper video, too. I’m always amazed at the things dogs can learn to do. Have a great birthday!
Thanks! I say try the sunglasses–the resulting hilarity and adorableness in the picture is worth it!
Well, even a day late let me wish you a happy birthday! And doggies are as bad as children when it comes to allowing us to rest…so much for a birthday “sleep in” morning!
Love the photos…and somehow I’m charmed by the puppy paintings! It’s just fun 
Greetings right back to you from very warm Southern California…at the moment anyway! Debra
Oh, the sunglasses are just way cool…cute picture. Piper is a great artist we have never had a fur babe who painted. Happy birthday!!! You all have a super great week. Hugs and nose kisses
Thanks! That picture was from doggie daycare, and I burst out laughing when I saw it on Facebook. I have enjoyed seeing Piper’s posts on Facebook–such a talented cutie!
Very cute blog – great read! Gertie and Duke are adorable!
Thanks, Amanda–I’m glad you stopped by!