They're down to their flying weights and they're rarin' to go! Akemi runs Bubba through his stretching exercises to safeguard agains the possibility of deep vein thrombosis. Lulu takes one last longing look at the backyard. Bubba contemplates his future in Toronto. Bubba and Akemi celebrate one of the last sunny summer days of Vancouver…
July 22, 2015: Lulu! #DarkMatter notes!
Thanks to those inquiring about my french bulldog, Lulu. Alas, nothing in the way of any significant improvement yet although I would best describe the change in her condition as a slight upgrade from "yellow mustard" to "Japanese curry". I'm hopeful for an eventual advancement to "Irish stew" but, for now, we're treating her with antibiotics,…
June 3, 2015: Thank you!
Thank you so much for all the touching tributes to my gal, Jelly. I received emails, Facebook messages, tweets, and, as you can see, over 125 comments on yesterday's entry. It feels strange and lonely without her. I'll miss propping her up on my chest so that we could gaze longingly into each other's eyes,…
June 2, 1015: Jelly’s Last Run
I first set eyes on her in her little enclosure, backing up and charging, stopping just short of the window, then backing up and charging again. She was admittedly adorable. And tiny! So small I could have held her in my hand. But I didn't want a dog. Dogs were, after all, a huge responsibility…
May 24, 2015: The Jelly Update!
For a dog at death's door, my 16 year old pug Jelly has been doing pretty well. In fact, ever since we brought her back home to die last Friday after receiving a hopeless diagnosis from two local vets, she's been as animated as ever. In fact, I'd be so bold as to say she…
May 18, 2015: Jelly…
Thanks to everyone who took the time to offer well wishes and words of support for my gal Jelly. She seems to be back to her old sleepy/hungry/cantankerous self. Sadly, however, this rebound will be short-lived. According to her latest rest results, she's suffering from an antibiotic resistant infection that has spread through her intestines…
May 17, 2015: Jelly
I was on set Tuesday night when I received a text from Akemi: "Jelly's very very sick." That was one "very" too many. I jumped in the car and rushed home, bundled Jelly up and delivered her to the emergency 24 hour animal hospital. There she remained, overnight, while they ran a battery of tests.…
March 28, 2015: On the home front!
After much consideration and soul searching, Akemi decided to cut her hair. She really wanted to go short but others suggested she keep it long - so she split the difference and went medium. Now she's looking for tips on what to do with it. I'm the wrong guy to ask. Before. Bubba is fascinated…
February 7, 2015: My all doggy blog post!
Honestly, my weekends are actually more jam-packed busy than my 12 hour days on set! Errands to run, documents to gather, and a director's cut of episode #101 to watch and give notes on. Oh, and also squeezed in a Skype call from our old friend Alexander Ruemelin who ranks right up there with Carl…
February 3, 2015: Cars elves! Production! Prep! And our Walking Dead crossover!
"Somebody stole my car!"was my first thought as I stared out at the desolate lot. A single automobile sat out there, occupying the spot formerly occupied by my Durango. A Durango too, but cleaner, shinier, and less salt-encrusted. Yes, as with yesterday's incident involving that homeless woman who turned out not to be homeless at…
January 24, 2015: Jelly’s big adventure!
Why, I wondered, is there blood on the floor? And then: Why is there blood on the blanket? And: Why is there blood on the dog bed? Upon closer scrutiny, I had my answer. Jelly had, somehow, snagged her dewclaw and torn it badly. She seemed oblivious, more focused on the water bowl than her mangled paw, apparently…
January 18, 2015: The week ahead! Football anguish!
Looking at a mighty busy week upcoming. Production on Dark Matter's first two episodes shift to location work. We'll be in Hamilton Monday to Wednesday, then Kitchener Thursday to Friday. I'll be joining them on the outskirts on three of our five out days, but Wednesday and Thursday will see me at the production offices…
December 27, 2014: Jelly works up an appetite!
Too much fiber in her diet!
December 14, 2014: Snow Monkeys, Bourbon-laced Cookies, and Dogs!
My Fantasy Football team, The Snow Monkeys, are on life support following a career worst performance by Green Bay Quarterback Aaron Rodgers. And subpar performances by Tre Mason, Steve Smith, and Adam Vinatieri didn't help. We're down 96.82 to 71.2o heading into tomorrow's Monday Night game. Do you think my final player, running back Matt…
December 13, 2014: Snow Dogs!
Well, turns out I'm not the only one who is going to have to get used to deep freeze here in Toronto. Due to her hip dysplasia, arthritic shoulders, and advanced age (almost 16!), Jelly gets a free ride. Literally. She gets shuttled from the hotel to the park and back in a special…