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”?