Thu - November 15, 2007

The Naked and the Dead

We're back.
We like it like that.

An occasional feature of Mr. Doodle's Dog

Why were you blogless for two years?
We were blahful, and didn't want to be ahful.
Who does your Doodling now?
Use your noodle. The Doodles. We are, at present, three wire fox terriers, one of whom is dead, and one black cat. We're hiring staff as we speak, or answer.
A dead dog can blog?
Progress! Four years ago, the question would have been "A dog can blog?" The dead blog. Who has more time?
What are your plans?
Roving Rover reporters. Dogcasts. Hand puppets. More interviews with Franklin Roosevelt's Fala (he loves to disco). World doggednation.
Are you going commercial?
We're setting up shop. Selling a bill of goods .. that are good. We are wearing our best Pepsodent smiles to impress, not oppress. We're coming into the Season of Reason. No teasin'. We're social butterflies.
You're reading ...?
Aha! You're asking dogs about their literary tastes. Progressive! Hmmmm... a nice, juicy bit of history: Doris Kearns Goodwin's "No Ordinary Time," about Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt during World War II.
Fala?
Not so much in this one. Try reading "The True Story of Fala" by Margaret Suckley and Alice Dalgliesh.
Parting shots?
Buy American. I used to revere Revere Ware but most of it is made in China now. I'm boiling.

Posted at 11:02 PM      

Tue - November 30, 2004

The muzzled nation.

Something's in the air.
The water, too.

Where are you on the political compass ?
Hmmm. In the neighborhood of Ann and Archy. Right where you'd expect an independent-minded wire fox terrier to be. We won't get any kudos for straying from our breeding. And where are you?

What's your mood today?
Bristly. Feisty. Toothy.
Other than that, I am having trouble digesting this nugget: Ukrainians are angry about what they view as a stolen presidential election. We recently had a presidential election. and there are reports of "irregularities" in 27 states. Stolen? B and E'd? Uh ... think about it. We're basically rolling over. What's the matter, everyone? Cat got your tongue? Speak up!

Read any good books lately?
"Banjo the Puppy" by Vernon Stokes and Cynthia Harnett and "Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them" by Al Franken. And maybe some tea leaves. Daily Dave brought us a tin of Harrods Fruit Tea from his recent trip to London. Wonder if he saw Dick Whittington's cat ?

What are you wearing today?
Badge of courage ... and a selection from our assortment of political protest buttons. Today's choice ... will be choice. If you're interested in political attire, visit Betty Bowers or Irregulartimes . Happy Hunting of the President! (not that The Pretender has ever been elected)!

Posted at 10:16 AM      

Thu - April 29, 2004

Can't give no ... satisfaction

The very definition of dogged

How are you feeling today?
Fury.
Furry?
Were you paying attention? Fury ... we sometimes think that the masses enjoy their thick cataracts. Dulls the pain of vision and digestion. Turning a blind eye or two ... ah, to have a patent on that. We wire fox terriers cock our heads, adjust the ears ... we see and we listen. And then we digest it all.... now you know why we eat biscuits. Soothes the stomach.
How is your nose?
Black. Better than brown. We can live with ourselves.
Enjoyed any good barks lately?
Such bizarre questions ... are you slumming? To answer: we bark our dissent on a daily basis. Refines the spirit, benefits democracy, encourages free speech ... nothing better than a good howl of protest.
You seem hot under the collar ... we're through with our questions.
Good. But you're wrong. We've got a collar on what's going on, and still have life by the tail. That's the terrier in us, after all. We're not complacent fat cats.

Posted at 09:35 AM      

Wed - March 31, 2004

The O'Doodle Factor

The masses cry out for dogma.

An occasional feature, one we should trot out more often, of Mr. Doodle's Dog.

What goes on in your minds?
We're afraid we are not at liberty to answer. No sitting Doodle Dog has ever consented to testimony on such a matter. Security dog issues and all. We would like to, but we just can't. ... Oh, wait, yes, we can. We've changed our minds. But don't think you forced us to. It was our own decision. But you have to sign a contract that nothing we say will be used out of context or given to The Daily Show . OK?

What do you think of "The Passion of the Christ"?
We haven't seen it, and probably won't. Just can't work up any enthusiasm for it. That and the fact that most theatres will only admit Seeing Eye dogs. When will this discrimination end? But this Passion movie is in a foreign, and did we hear ancient, language? and is subtitled! And of course it is not in dogspeak. Discrimination again. If we find ourselves in need of dogma, we will pop in our "Passion of the Brian" DVD. And South Park is on tonight with "The Passion of the Jew."

What else claims your attention?
We have been under attack lately. Don't you just admire people who kick dogs? We're just two little dogs and a cat, trying to survive in Blogland ... we're not misbehaving.

What are you listening to today?
South Park and The Daily Show are both on tonight. Today at noon Air America Radio debuts with The O'Franken Factor. Are these good times for free-thinking small white terrier dogs or what?

Any other thoughts?
We are not changing our name to "Mr. O'Doodle's Dogs." Or, "The Passion of the Doodles "... or anything else like that. Or even "Cats." Forget it.
We are, however, beginning a new practice of using the term wire fox terrrier in every post.
Why?
Because when an Internet search engine has a request of "wire fox terrier" our site will appear. We want to get the attention of potential wire fox terrier owners (Owners! Who are they kidding? You don't own a wire, or any other dog, you are a steward to them. What an archaic, insulting term. But we digress.) so we can be more of an online doggie voice.
WIRE FOX TERRIER
WIRE FOX TERRIER BREEDER
Thank you. We feel much better.

Posted at 08:37 AM      

Tue - January 27, 2004

ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL

As Patsy on "Absolutely Fabulous" is wont to say "Don't question me!"
Except in this instance.

A cool breeze has moved into our little town. We like it!
Just in from our brisk evening walk, it's time for a New Hampshire Primary edition of



An occasional feature, one we should dust off more often, of Mr. Doodle's Dog.

What thoughts cross your path today?
We're lamenting the loss of common sense and Harry Truman. While we like a catch of catch, and enjoy a good toss of a bone, we're tired of spin and its doctors.
The entire doctrine of spin has us in a tizzy.

Favorite president?
Well, that would be telling. We were very fond of Carter and Clinton. A the moment, we like Mr. Pezident .

Who is in your good graces?
Our doggie dad, of course. He has been working very hard lately. But he has found time to play with us. Last night he even shared some fresh dog treats with us.

What is your favorite treat?
Geordie's Savoury Cheese Biscuits , of course. As we mentioned, we enjoyed some of these delicious morsels last night ... fresh from the oven.

What are you listening to?
"Bug Music." Our dad got it for us. Bzzzzzzzz.

Your plans for the evening?
Our evening is almost shot, but we'll end it in front of "The Daily Show" and just be glad someone is aware of what's going on.

Posted at 08:53 PM      

Sun - October 12, 2003

THE AWFUL TRUTH

Ask. Wait. Listen.

An occasional feature of Mr. Doodle's Dog

What is your weather like today?
What kind of a question is that? But since you asked ...
The frost is on the pumpkin, we're raking leaves and sipping hot cider and wearing our jumpers to keep our necks warm.
But none of that is true, since this is Florida. Our temperature is approaching the mid-80s and we've just had some rain. You can bite the humidity in half.
Do dogs see in black and white?
We see a lot, but we're usually too polite to say anything.
In this instance, we see you are not up on things. Recent research indicates that dogs see in color, and that different breeds have different types of vision. Unlike bulls, we do not see red. The exception to that may be bulldogs.
What is your favorite biskit?
We're glad you used the dog-preferred spelling of "biskit" rather than the people-approved "biscuit." We enjoy many different kinds, in particular Doggie de Lites, parmesan flavor.
So many biskits in the stores come in the crude form of bones, even our Doggie de Lites. Marketing ploy, probably. We just don't get it.
What are your plans for today?
We see our day in the form of pleasures. We'll begin by sleeping in late, indulging in a parmesan-flavored biskit, then taking a ride to the park, where we will have a marvelous adventure on the trails. Then back home for a nap and a good book (we will just listen, we'll be far too drowsy to read) to be followed by a series of pleasant surprises. Bow WOW!

Posted at 11:24 AM      

Tue - September 30, 2003

I'll take one in each color

Sometimes the truth is right under your nose ... or between it.

Posted at 08:36 AM      

Tue - August 5, 2003

Bow-lingual

Out of the question.

Can you tell time?
I know when it's being wasted. Move along.
Why do you sometimes turn around in circles before settling down?
Superstition. Obsessive-compulsive disorders ... really, I don't know. It's just one of those things.
This may be off-topic, but what is that object being used as a column sig? Is that supposed to be a dog?
Yes, isn't it wonderful? It's a cast iron Hubley, probably from the 1930s. Looks very much like a Henry Moore, though.
Whom would you like to bite?
The deserving, but only because I've been vaccinated. You want names? Titles? Types? Potts, gasbags, frauds, ungratefuls ... Really, I am quite particular about what goes into my mouth.
Whom would you like to meet?
The Daily Dave. He's a blog dog of the purest pedigree.

Posted at 12:16 AM      

Mon - August 4, 2003

Break Out The Fizzy Water

Mr. Doodle's Dog celebrates its 10th Year!

Are we getting a bit dog-eared or long-in-tooth? No, we don't think so.
We look back at Mr. Doodle's Dog when Zephyr was head blog dog..
1993. Bill Clinton was running the show. The economy was pointed upwards after the downward spiral of Bush the Elder. It was a gay-tailed time of terrier temptations and fun.
On the down side, it wasn't as easy to find a decent peanut butter and carob dog biscuit, and Frosty Paws was just making it to the shelves in Florida.
Nigel was 2 and living in Connecticut with his brother Harry.
Gimlet would not be born for five more years.
Mr. Doodle's Dog is still here.

Posted at 07:24 PM      

Mon - July 21, 2003

Face-to-Face Felines

Joe the Cat meets up with his doppelganger.

Joe the Cat takes a break from the heat outside, and winds up whisker-to-whisker with his alter ego on the Florida Room floorcloth.
Which cat will win the face-off? Prediction: Joe the Cat by a whisker.
Tuna daiquiris all around!

Posted at 03:21 PM