Dogs can be useful and entertaining too!

Static Dog


I've had a hard day. I had a bone. A great big, juicy, meaty bone.

 Doorman Dog

Well, really it was Spencer's bone.  I have one too, but I hid mine.

A Really Talented Dog Jesse

I wanted to chew on Spencer's my bone on the bed, but the humans wouldn't let me.





 

and my favorite Murdock.

I bet if I could open the fridge and fetch a beer, they'd let me chew a bone on the bed.  Sheesh!






Love,
Buddy

Happy Birthday Georgia O'Keeffe!

I believe I would rather have Stieglitz like something - anything I had done - than anyone else I know.

 I decided that if I could paint that flower in a huge scale, you could not ignore its beauty.

 I'm frightened all the time. But I never let it stop me. Never

I hate flowers - I paint them because they're cheaper than models and they don't move.

  I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't say any other way - things I had no words for

 I have already settled it for myself so flattery and criticism go down the same drain and I am quite free.

I've been absolutely terrified every moment of my life - and I've never let it keep me from doing a single thing I wanted to do.

  I often painted fragments of things because it seemed to make my statement as well as or better than the whole could.

 Singing has always seemed to me the most perfect means of expression.

It is so spontaneous. And after singing, I think the violin. 

Since I cannot sing, I paint.

 The days you work are the best days.

My favorite photo of Georgia by Ansel Adams

One day a hummingbird flew in--
It fluttered against the window til I got it down where I could reach it with an open umbrella--
--When I had it in my hand it was so small I couldn't believe I had it--but I could feel the intense life--so intense and so tiny--
...You were like the humming bird to me...
And I am rather inclined to feel that you and I know the best part of one another without spending much time together--
--It is not that I fear the knowing--
It is that I am at this moment willing to let you be what you are to me--it is beautiful and pure and very intensely alive.

~Georgia O'Keeffe~

Visit the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum.

Find out more about Georgia.

More Georgia quotes.

and just for kicks....

I love Georgia and her work, a true American original and rugged individual.

Love, 

Buddy

Finally! An airline with a sense of humor.

 
Take a peek at this website.  Even if you don't live in South Africa, or any of the places Kulula Air flies, you can still have a bit of fun poking around their site.





 Take a look here to see more pictures of the fleet.

And here to view their ads.

My Favorite

Can you imagine how much fun the passengers have?





Love,
Buddy

Choosing a turkey

Yes, I am still in search of the perfect food for this Thanksgiving.  Of course, if I had my way, I would be chasing a turkey around an open field, but the humans insist on other methods of acquisition.

Is Turkey going to be the centerpiece of your Thanksgiving meal?  Now is the time to choose just exactly what kind of turkey you want to get.  Who knew there were so many different types of birds to choose from?

I have done a little research (you can thank me later) and came up with these sites which may help with your decision.

Fine Cooking dot com.

If you are into Martha.

Lots of interesting info from Williams-Sonama.

Turkey information and recipes.








I am also open to all kinds of cooking methods; grilling, frying, roasting, you name it and I'll eat it!  Happy hunting (oh, that is a whole 'nuther post)

Love,
Buddy

Veterans Day Honoring All Who Served 11-11-11

The soldier stood.

The soldier stood when duty called.

He stood without his own bed, his own comfort, his own family.

He stood parted from his loved ones in order to protect yours.

He stood in cold, hot, jungle, and desert.

The soldier stood.

He stood against hatred, prejudice, injustice.

He stood for peace and freedom.

He stood no matter the price or sacrifice.

He stood because someone had to.

The soldier stood.

He stood with the support of his country.

He stood with the love of his family.

He stood with pride, courage and honor.

He stood so you didn’t have to.

Get the Kleenex and watch this and this, then go thank a vet.

Love,
Buddy

Start Thinking

Thanksgiving is two weeks away so it is time to start thinking about what food you are going to eat.

It doesn't matter if you are cooking or consuming, it is never too early to plan the menu.

Think about how you can have traditional fare in a non-traditional way.

Start here for a new way to serve cranberries.

You'll be wagging your tail.

Love,
Buddy

Really cool way to "print"

Check this out.

Love,
Buddy

I hope you voted today!

Anything important is never left to the vote of the people. We only get to vote on some man; we never get to vote on what he is to do.
 ~Will Rogers~

I guess you'd call me an independent, since I've never identified myself with one party or another in politics. I always decide my vote by taking as careful a look as I can at the actual candidates and issues themselves, no matter what the party label.  

~Jackie Robinson~

If you are going to vote, do your job and research the people and issues.  Don't vote on impulse and don't vote without considering the consequences of your vote.  It is important, use it wisely.

Love,

Buddy

Taking care of the humans.....feed them chocolate!

 IF YOU ARE A DOG...DO NOT EAT CHOCOLATE...
but if you are human, read on........

Copied from Real Age:
Not that you need another reason to indulge in chocolate (you probably already know it's good for your blood pressure), but isn't it delightful, delicious, and delectable that there is one? Eating chocolate shaves your risk of "cardiometabolic disorders," a cluster of conditions that nobody wants, including heart disease, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. (Taking this vitamin also helps protect you from this nasty threesome.)

Here's the big surprise: We're talking all kinds of chocolate, not just the dark types. Even milk chocolate and cups of hot cocoa have benefits.
We're also not talking slight improvements. Research reveals that consuming a healthy amount of chocolate reduces your risk of heart disease by 37% and stroke by 29% versus eating little or none. (Not coincidentally, it also lowers your bad LDL cholesterol.) In addition, it shrinks your risk of type 2 diabetes by up to 31%. These impressive numbers emerged from an analysis of seven studies involving more than 100,000 people.
What's in chocolate that makes it so good for you? Loads of potent plant antioxidants called polyphenols, including flavonoids. Yep, the same good-for-you substances found in blueberries, wine, green tea, and olive oil, as well as many fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Among polyphenols' many powers is the ability to sooth inflammation in your body. Internal hot zones are linked to all kinds of trouble, from memory damage to joint pain and accelerated aging. (Learn more about chocolate as a healthful treat.)

A Little "Dose" Will Do Ya
Like wine, the trick with chocolate is to indulge daily without overindulging. A little goes a long way, because most chocolate contains about 150 calories per ounce, including lots of sugar and fat. Overdo and you could actually increase the health risks you're trying to prevent. In most of these studies, people had an ounce or two a day. Even smarter: Get your fix in a cozy cup of hot chocolate made with real polyphenol-rich cocoa powder, no-fat milk, and sugar-free sweetener. Bingo! All the benefits, none of the bad stuff.
Eat chocolate, die happy, and live longer. Sweet.

Another surprise: Chocolate may also be good for your brain and even your teeth!
A creamy complexion: That cup of hot cocoa can also do nice things for your skin.
Can't eat just one? This simple trick may help tame your chocoholic tendencies.

 Now go feed chocolate to your humans.  They'll be happier and easier to train.

Love,

Buddy

The Waffle House Enigma

What is it about Waffle House?

Sometimes it is ok to play with your food!

My photographer loves Waffle House (the artist only just tolerates it)


David could eat at Waffle House three times a day.  In fact, there have been times when he actually has eaten at Waffle House for all his meals for weeks at a time.  He doesn't particularly like the food, but he revels in the atmosphere.  He enjoys the other patrons, most of whom have breakfast there everyday.  The waitresses are always friendly and not only make sure his coffee cup stays filled, but are patient with his jokes and sculptures of food and tableware.


I guess it is the kind of place where you can be a kid no matter what your age is, and maybe that's the attraction.

I like it because as I wait in the car I get to see all kinds of interesting people.

Love,
Buddy