Thank you to all those who have taken the time to post a comment or send an email regarding my boy, Maximus. Tomorrow afternoon, he goes in for a shot of - I want to say "prednisone" which sounds right but, to be honest, could have just been something I once heard on a rerun…
December 20, 2011: Maximus! My Holiday Gift Reads!
On the heels of bringing Maximus in to see the vet on Monday, I'm faced with a tough decision. The fact is, he's not going to get any better - this despite the special diet, the radiation treatment, and the anti-cancer vaccine. He only has a little time left. Of course, one could argue that,…
December 17, 2011: Maximus! Holiday things! Big day tomorrow!
No discernible change in the condition of my pug, Maximus. He's not eating and has been extremely low-energy (as opposed to his standard low-energy), but I'm heartened by the fact he is drinking water and perked up considerably this afternoon when some friends dropped by the house today with their kids. Maximus loves children and…
December 8, 2011: Snow Monkeys! Holiday mode! Two Dogs in a Tub!
The fantasy football postseason kick off tonight. As you know, my Snow Monkeys snagged the last playoff spot by destroying their week 13 opponent. Now, they face a much more formidable foe. The last time these two teams met was back in week 8 when my Snow Monkeys defeated the then undefeated I Have No…
November 26, 2011: Bath time! Tara needs your help! Snow Monkeys need a win! And more comic book thoughts!
The gang cleans pretty nice. They're all presentable now and ready to put in an appearance at your special occasion, be it a birthday party, anniversary, or wedding. Book now to avoid disappointment. Speaking of disappointment - tomorrow will be a HUGE day for my Snow Monkeys who are clinging to the last playoff spot…
November 23, 2011: Maximus lookin’ good! My second Dark Matter interview! More Alexander and Sarah!
Maximus had his follow-up yesterday and the vet says he's recovering nicely from the surgery that removed 80% of his melanoma. Look at the handsome fella. He looks ten (dog) years younger! Another Dark Matter interview is up, this one over at PopCultureZoo. In this one, I sit down with Joseph Dilworth Jr. and discuss…
November 14, 2011: Recent Purchase! Dark Matter! Dogs!
You'll never guess what I picked up today. Uh, correct on the first guess. How did you...? Oh, right. The photo. Yes, I picked up the complete five volume collection of Bloom County. And, because it wasn't on the shelf, I had to special order a little something else. Well, not so little. It's, in…
October 24, 2011: Vids! SGA! SGU! Puppy Lulu!
Robert Cooper directs Bob Picardo and David Hewlett in a scene from SGA's Vegas... And a scene of the evacuation of the Icarus base from SGU's Air I... And video of puppy Lulu. This was her very first day with us and the pugs...
September 9, 2011: Maximus’s last radioactive road trip!
Yesterday, our pug Maximus underwent his last radiation treatment targeting the tumor in his mouth. Unlike humans, dogs can only undergo a set number of treatments. Any more, I was informed, and they risk damaging the surrounding healthy cells. Don't know why this same logic doesn't apply to human beings but all this to say…
August 25, 2011: Maximus’s Radioactive Road Trip III! In my mailbox! Baby!
"It's cold out. I think I will wear my window-breaker." Akemi, August 23 2011. Early this morning, we were back at the University of Guelph Small Animal Hospital for Maximus's 3rd (of 5) radiation treatments and anti-cancer vaccine. Needless to say, my boy was less than enthusiastic... There have been some notable changes in Maximus…
August 15, 2011: Bento Breakfast Binder-Style! Co-workers! A Familiar Guest Star! The Maximus Update!
Akemi occasionally sends me off to work with some pretty amazing breakfasts - tasty and artistically elaborate bento creations that are, apparently, all the rage back in Japan. I've posted pics of these edible masterpieces in recent months... Well, not to be outdone, Carl's wife, Karen, sent him off with his own bento box creation…
August 14, 2011: Laws of Attraction!
For some reason, drunks flock to my french bulldog, Lulu, as if she were a kiosk dispensing wine samples at an all-night liquor store. If we're out on a walk and there's a drunk within staggering distance, guaranteed he'll find his way to her, cooing, occasionally crying, invariably getting down on the ground the better…
August 12, 2011: Work! A surprise guest! And more Maximus!
Despite the fact that I was only on set three days this week, I'm more exhausted today than I have been all year. Yep, one of those weeks. Expect to have a lot more of these between now and the end of November... Today, we were paid a visit by surprise guest... A usually voracious…
August 11, 2011: Maximus’s first radioactive road trip!
Today, we woke up early to bring Maximus to the University of Guelph for his first radiation treatment. We left at 7:00 a.m. so that we could be there for 8:30. Once there, we checked in and, while we waited, Maximus picked himself a comfy spot and cowered. We spoke to the radiation oncologist who…
August 8, 2011: Another Maximus Update
Maximus let me carry him this morning. On the surface, it may not sound like such a big deal but it really is when one considers that, throughout his life, he has never willingly allowed himself to be carried. All it would take was an: "I'm going to pick you up!" and he would quicken…