I played a video of a tiny puppy crying while Winston was in my office. https://vimeo.com/978405855?share=copy

You can tell what the commotion is about by the Aria's bark and where Winston ends up. This is to stare down the interloper dog being walked in front. Winston has a great growl. But he doesn't have that deep bass "I'll eat your soul" bark that Jethro had.

Jasper with his mom and dad. His mom is a Shepherd/Husky mix, his dad a purebred Lab.

Jasper, about age 1 or so, I think.

It's raining all weekend. I plan on some napping as well.

I miss the big guy. We're coming up on a year of missing him.

For the first few years, Aria didn't like other females in the house. She'd be happy enough when they came, but when it appeared they were staying, she'd snap at them. This is what happened when my x-niece came to stay with us. She was really bothered by it, being a dog person. I showed … Continue reading Gratuitous Dog Pic →

Jasper. I pronounced it "Jazzber"

https://vimeo.com/942058739?share=copy Just about every morning as I drink tea and get my wits. Notice how Aria looks back at me and wags her tail.

Jasper as a puppy