http://midlifedog.com/blog Naked Rescue Mutt Fearlessly Ride Seattle Metro Buses Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:32:08 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en My mom finally got me a blog makeover. Thank goodness! People were complaining they couldn't read about my posts or see my photos. We're not too sure about this theme (my mom thought it looked good but she didn't look too closely) so tell us what you think! Click on the "Comments" ... http://midlifedog.com/blog/index.php/a-dogs-life/finallydog-gets-new-blog/ My mom Cathy finally caught on. I hate fireworks and loud noises. Last year I was shaking so hard she had to pick me up. Well, I'm not quite the slender Princess I was a year ago. At midlife, my figure has become more Queenly, even though my mom watches my ... http://midlifedog.com/blog/index.php/dog-owner/exhausted-dog-welcomes-new-year-with-festive-sleep/ Mom says today was the ultimate in urban living for a canine -- and for her, too. She was behind schedule so we flagged down a Yellow Cab to take me to the Dog Lounge. We CUPPIEs know how to ride in a cab. I sat straight on my mom's lap, ... http://midlifedog.com/blog/index.php/a-dogs-life/canine-urban-princess-gets-the-ultimate-day-in-the-city/ My mom Cathy is still celebrating Ophelia's recovery from liver disease. If you are just joining us on this blog, Ophelia's the cat on the right - the fuzzball approximately the size and shape of an aircraft carrier, seen from above. "After force feeding that wretched cat for 5 long weeks," ... http://midlifedog.com/blog/index.php/dogs-and-cats/ophelia-eating-still-a-news-item/ My mom just read me a story about a banker who lost her job. She couldn't find a corporate position so she started walking dogs. You can read the story here. Here's what she wrote: "...I get so much gratification from walking dogs. They’re so appreciative of the simplest things you ... http://midlifedog.com/blog/index.php/a-dogs-life/dog-walking-the-perfect-profession/ With the cold and snow we aren't going anywhere. My mom wrote a poem about Christmas after she moved into her house in South Florida. She was overwhelmed with boxes. And it was just a few days before she got her first dog, so she had a lot more time. ... http://midlifedog.com/blog/index.php/a-dogs-life/soits-christmas-i-get-to-sleep-late/ My mom Cathy used to travel a lot. She has spent Christmas holidays in London (England), Madrid, Edinburgh, Paris, New York and Chicago...and more. But since 9/11, she says, she hates to travel. She's served her time on planes waiting to be de-iced at O'Hare. She's driven (very nervously) on ... http://midlifedog.com/blog/index.php/dog-owner/why-were-home-for-the-holidays/ Yesterday my mom Cathy decided to seize the day. "Tomorrow is supposed to be awful," she said. "There's a good class at the gym at noon. You, Gracie, need exercise." So we trooped out the door, leaving the cats to their own devices and big plates of crunchies. Ophelia complained but Mom ... http://midlifedog.com/blog/index.php/seattle-metro/a-wonderful-winter-day/ Cathy took these photos of Lower Queen Anne, our "hood." It's beautiful but Cathy is getting frustrated! She wants to run around downtown, go to the gym and take me to the Dog Lounge! http://midlifedog.com/blog/index.php/a-dogs-life/brr-its-chilly-in-our-neighborhood/ My mom Cathy took me out to play in the snow today. Seattle is buried under many inches and we're stuck at home. We spent about 40 minutes walking around the neighborhood. Can you tell I am starting to feel a little chilly? Luckily Cathy was afraid my paws would get frostbitten. ... http://midlifedog.com/blog/index.php/a-dogs-life/dog-in-the-snow/