Mon - November 5, 2007

Capturing Hearts and Minds


An update on Janie


Janie is much improved and expects to be released from the hospital on Wednesday.
After she leaves the vet's care, there is talk of a soothing bath and maybe a little nail work. She'll be living with Lyn Townsend for a long while, recovering her vitality and taking some time to learn how to be a dog.
It's not easy, is it? Being a dog? You know what I'm talking about.
I've never had the pleasure of meeting or talking with Janie, but I know she had a hard beginning in life. She was sent to a mill, or maybe began life there. Through a turbulent (could we say Dickensenian?) series of events, she found herself being shipped off to Florida. In poor health, of course.
Let's not focus on the past, but on what life can hold for Janie, once the cobwebs are removed from her eyes.
Many in the dog blog world know of Janie's illness, and her dreadful beginnings, and she has won the hearts of many with her genuine surprise at the simplest things in a dog's life. Toys. Bowls of fresh water. A brother to play with.
There are so many hearts going out to Janie. Hearts in the right places, and yet in different places. There have been words over Janie. Some of them heated and harsh. But the words don't matter, Janie does.
Janie is being cared for, and she's safe. She's on her way, although her way will be walked slowly and with trepidation.
What is the best place for any dog? Why, with a wise and loving person who understands hurt and the time it takes to heal. Someone who knows that a hand that be soothing on a dog's back, and that a twinkle in the eye can make all the difference to a little soul in pain.
Let's give Janie our best, and some time to find her strength, herself and that loving and caring person.

Posted at 11:12 PM      

Thu - September 13, 2007

The Four Feathers and Then Some


Wise-guy moderne



I See Owls Everywhere
by Joe the Cat

Since I'm a cat, you must believe...
that I love owls ... oh, just as much
As I do the tranquil breeze.

But must I see owls replace pigs on banks
Holding your quarters and dimes?
Owls, owls .. although we both love rats:
Owls everywhere is a crime.

Those Keene-eyed birds are the rage this year.
On plates, fabric and more...
But must those feathers even emboss the sheets
That cover me as I snore?

Owls on shoes, as lamps, on everything around,
You're gobsmacked when you walk through a door.
I must say, being the observant Joe the Cat,
That we're in the Edward Lear Year of Decor.


Owl bank, owl plate, owl purse, available at Urbanoutfitters.com
Owl fabric, "Tsukiyo," by Alexander Henry.


Photo of Joe the Cat by Gimlet

Posted at 10:55 PM      

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