It all started in November, when Beagle Man got his new Cherokee.  At the same time, he bought the “unlimited” pass at Fred’s.  Now we go there at least once a week — sometimes more.  And it’s terrifying!  I can’t tell you exactly why we go to this house of horrors, but I can tell you exactly wha…

I’m not gonna lie.  I think my dog is gorgeous.  The thing is, I’m not the only one — not by a long shot.  Every day I get stopped about Kemba’s appearance.  Just yesterday, while we were walking around Equinox Pond in Vermont, two different dog-owners expressed variations on this same theme:  “T…

They’ve sent this photo to everyone! Did you ever see so much snow??!!  Beagle Man’s been going around telling everyone we’re stuck up here in Vermont, and can’t make it home to Connecticut.  That we’re “stranded.”  Hah!  Str…

Jumped out of the shower just in time to see The Man in Orange make yet one more preposterous, self- Miracles can happen! congratulatory speech — Straight Outta Fantasyland — before jetting out of Dodge.  A good start to the …

New Year’s in VT: Kemba slides easily into Christine’s pack (yellow Lab is Summit; then Hercules, Lanie, and Flicka (L-R) From time to time, circumstances force my hand and I have to leave Kemba with dog sitters.  This pains …

The one-and-only classic Chuckit Ball Ultra Last night, on the first night of Chanukah, Kemba got an orange-and-blue Chuckit Ultra Ball.  This is by far his favorite kind of toy.  He used to be content with regular tennis bal…

What’s wrong with this picture?  That’s right:  I’m not in it!  Last month Grace, Supermodel and the dog next door (Photo: Pamela Hanson) my sweet, cutesy next door Vizsla, weaseled her way into a fashion shoot with supermode…

A couple of Saturdays ago, Westport went absolutely nuts!  It happened right around noon, when that guy Joe was announced as our next Dogs welcome President.  Cars honking all up and down the Post Road, and Compo Road South! …

Heading out to dinner last Friday night.  I began scooping up my things — car keys, phone, reading glasses, Time for a new wallet, looks like mask — but I didn’t see my wallet in the drawer by the front door where I usually l…

Things I like: •  Carrots.  I like a lot of things besides my kibble, but this is the only people food Mom gives me.  Of course I grab the better stuff when no one’s looking — bagels, salami, pickles, you name it — but then I get in trouble.  Not big trouble, though.  Risk-reward?  Definitely wor…