Yep. One year ago today we took in a special needs senior. She came with her own wheelchair. She mostly got around by pulling herself by her front legs, dragging her back legs behind her. She was quiet, gentle, and kept to herself. A lot has changed in twelve months... Suji arrives in Toronto. Arriving home…
November 23, 2017: This ‘n That!
Quick, get in! Next stop = Slumber Land! Hey, if you're thinking of making our dogs new outfits, Akemi offers up the following doggy measurements. I think she does a fairly good job of capturing Suji's trademark wide-eyed wonder, and Lulu's general furtiveness. Who feels like kaka for dinner? Pardon me? Happened across this sign…
November 12, 2017: Checking in with the dogs!
Lulu (10), and Suji (12) may be old timers, but what they lack in mobility they more than make up for in spirit and appetite. This week, we dropped them of with our new dogsitter, Cynthia, for the day. Step #1 complete. In a couple of weeks, Step #2 will see us drop them off…
October 28,, 2017: Our little celebrity!
October 24, 2017: Akemi’s Coffee Cap Series!
Monet had Water Lilies, Picasso had his Blue Period, and my girlfriend Akemi has Coffee Cap series, a collection of photos of our dog Suji sporting varied coffee caps as hats. The series to date... The biggest challenge has been in sourcing coffee caps in assorted colors. The other day, we stopped for coffee not…
August 7, 2017: Dragons, Dark Matter, and Dogs!
"I want a dragon." Akemi last night after watching Game of Thrones. A sneak peek at this Friday's episode of Dark Matter, "The Dwarf Star Conspiracy": And here's a video of Lulu and Suji enjoying some ice cream:
July 24, 2017: Honestly?!
I just...can't. Here. Enjoy some adorable dog photos...
July 10, 2017: Behind the scenes of a Suji photo shoot!
Suji, our twelve year old special needs senior pug, is inching towards 10k followers on instagram . Her surprising popularity is a testament to both the little lady herself AND my girlfriend Akemi who is constantly posing and photographing her anywhere and everywhere in search of the just the perfect pic. Like - And -…
May 28, 2017: Vancouver dogs!
Suji has really settled into the Vancouver groove, making a daily habit of exploring the backyard, staking out her favorite dog beds, and being generally cantankerous around any visitors to her new home. If you ever met her, she'd either ignore you or direct a incessant barrage of barks your way. Like most celebrities, she's…
May 4, 2017: Happy Star Wars Day!
May the 4th be with you! Hey! Guess what video has over 17,000 views on instagram? THIS one - Yes. That's Suji eating apple slices. We have GOT to make her a series regular on Dark Matter. Okay, in addition to all my reading, I'm finally going to catch up on some television as well. On…
May 1, 2017: Happy Birthday, Suji!
Our girl turned 12 today (even though she looks 20!). Her other life. This was the pic on the Pacific Pug Rescue adoption page. We quickly discovered she was a little girl with a big personality. Yo, Four-Eyes! Handle with care! On the bridge of The Raza, taking her to FTL. Running The Raza corridors.…
April 2, 2017: A Walk in the Park!
"Is that Suji?"asked the woman in the bicycle helmet. "Why yes,"I said. "It is!" We'd spent the better part of the beautiful afternoon in High Park, walking the dogs along the water, taking in the sights and the cantankerous swans, and were on our way back to the car. Lulu and Suji were tuckered out,…
April 1, 2017: Dedicated to the Dogs!
We received the retouched selects from our family photo session at Off Leash Studio. Some great shots of 11 year old Suji, 9 year old Lulu and, of course 14.5 year old Bubba taken the week before he passed away. This is one of my favorites. Note Lulu actually smiling for the pic. Suji and…
March 30, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 80 of 91!
Thanks to all who participated our episode naming poll. We have a winner! Dark Matter "Episode 25: Isn't That A Paradox?" Well?! Isn't it?!!!!! Four more chances to choose your favorite episode title to come! While the action continued at the Ishida Palace, I was at the production offices prepping the BIG season finale. AND making…
March 25, 2017: My Girls!
Why does Suji look so worried? Well, the results of her latest urinalysis reveal an antibiotic-resistant bug. Antibiotic-resistant but for a single one we can use to treat her. The news has Akemi and I very concerned because this is the same road Jelly went down in her final years. Over time, her frequent UTI's…