sunrise
One of the few good things about winter’s short days–the sun comes up at a civilized hour.
One of the few good things about winter’s short days–the sun comes up at a civilized hour.

At fine bookstores and libraries everywhere, this October…and an early look at Christmas! Would you please check out the cover art for Lakeshore Christmas? Barkis is totally star-struck:
This is a photo collage I made with Picasa, with pictures taken in my garden. The word is written in the trees! Hint: it’s the theme of my new book.
Even if you’ve seen this before (it’s had like a bajillion views on YouTube), it’s worth watching again. Pretty much the best dog-in-the-snow video ever: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sUL0KCIc48]
Here’s proof that it doesn’t matter what’s being said. It’s just that pug + first time in the snow + teeny snow boots = a laff riot. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pP87YEUp74c]
I’m talking and I can’t shut up! (You have to scroll down on the right hand side and click “of interest.”)