Holy smokes, this dog is in demand! Our rescue pug, Suji, is 13 and busier than ever. First up, she'll be judging her alma mater's (The Pacific Pug Rescue's) upcoming calendar contest, selecting winners and dispensing tips to aspiring pug models. Info here: https://www.givinggrid.com/pacificpugs Suji will also be profiled in an upcoming magazine article in Japan.…
Thanks to all of those who inquired about Akemi's family back in Osaka. All are fine following yesterday's earthquake - although her father was in an elevator at the time it struck and initially assumed he was suffering a stroke. Meanwhile, some 300 miles northeast of Osaka, our old friend Martin Gero is enjoying some…
Curious? Have a question burning a hole in your cerebellum? Well, you're in luck because I'm feeling answery. I'm opening up the mailbag so if you have a query, need some clarification on a matter related to yours truly, or want my opinion on those new glasses you purchased the other day, then post away…
This morning, I was up at 6:25 a.m. so that I could almost drop my mother off at the train station. I say "almost" because, as we were backing down the driveway, my mother noticed her neighbor across the street getting into her car. As it turned out, she was also headed to the train…
I'll spare you the rant and leave you, instead, with some videos of Suji in action - Her imitation of a french bulldog. Has never met a camera she hasn't liked. A determined eater (P.S. Lulu already got her piece).
About a month ago, I agreed to take part in a showrunner/director speed meeting event that will essentially involve me sitting down with eight pre-selected directors for 10 minutes each over the course of an evening. "Wait a minute,"you're no doubt thinking. "You're not a freakin' showrunner!" Well, while technically true, I was a showrunner…
Eating apples with her sister, Lulu... Sitting down is a twelve step process... Trying to figure out how many cookies she can stuff in her little mouth...
"Excuse me,"said our waiter in his thick Italian accent. "May I ask you a question." "Sure,"said Anthony. "You are an actor?" "Yes." "You are Boone?!" "Yes!" "But after three seasons, it is finished already???" Well, yes. Long story but, in a nutshell, the decision makers at syfy were never fans of the show. Still, I…
Oh, it's Suji! Sure, she's thrilled with today's Saints victory. But she was equally overjoyed that her new pins have arrived... Designed by Akemi. I think they really capture the spirit of our perennially befuddled little demon. Don't despair, Lulu! Your design is in-progress.
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…
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…
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…
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…