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 29, 2015: Two weeks to the Dark Matter world premiere! A Jelly update!
"If this series not popular, I really can't believe." - Akemi last night after watching the producer's cut of episode #113, our season finale. Her words echo the sentiments of my writing partner who said pretty much the same thing, in less economical fashion, after viewing prod cuts of our first two episodes: "So, having seen…
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 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.…
December 27, 2014: Jelly works up an appetite!
Too much fiber in her diet!
November 1, 2014: Settling in!
Well, it's been about two weeks since the move to Toronto and I'm pleased to report we have more or less settled in. We've met quite a few very nice people in that short time - also, a number of weirdoes. But I suppose that's to be expected. Toronto is a bigger city. Also, unlike Vancouver,…
June 24, 2014: Jelly tries to put the kibosh on my travel plans!
The other night, I was awakened by a kerplunk (!), the unmistakable sound of a portly, elderly pug falling off the bed. I sat up to discover 15 year old Jelly, struggling to stand up on the polished hardwood floor. She seemed surprised but otherwise okay. Just in case though, I brought her out to…
June 19, 2014: A busy day, but there’s always time for dogs!
A crazy day, chock full o' tests of physical endurance, phone calls, emails, errands, reading, critiquing but, alas, no actual writing. Damn. I've been sitting on this pilot for over a week now. Time to get it done! Tomorrow, come hell or high water, I finally complete that elusive first draft. Best decant the Knob…
October 20, 2013: I Hate Sundays!
I HATE Sundays. I really do. I used to love them back in the day when I would get those ice cream deliveries and - oh yeah - my Snow Monkeys were competitive. Alas, those days are long gone and now, instead of enjoying home made ice cream while watching football, I'm reduced to raiding…
May 19, 2013: If I were on Survivor…
Several weeks ago, Akemi and I were watching Survivor. In the episode, the contestants were treated to surprise visits from their loved ones. They had been separated for quite some time (over a month!) and, not surprisingly, the reunions were incredibly emotional. One girl hugged her father like a long lost love. Another woman broke…
March 10, 2013: The Doggy Update and News of Note!
I think my pug, Bubba, may be losing his hearing. As I mentioned the other day, he seems out of sorts lately, drifting off for long stretches as if deep in thought, no longer bounding into the kitchen at the merest sound of the refrigerator door opening. Today, he exhibited atypically calm behavior in the…
March 7, 2013: What’s up with Bubba?
Okay, all you closet animal psychologists - I require your expertise. Something is up with my pug, Bubba. I noticed a slight change in his behavior couple of months back. Always a terrific walker, he had started lagging, sometimes stopping altogether and refusing to budge. What I at first assumed to be the effects…
February 9, 2013: More from the Akemi Fall 2013 Collection! Days of Stargate Atlantis Past! Remnants!
Akemi is still at it, expanding her doggy wardrobe. Continuing our stroll down SGA memory lane with one of my favorites... REMNANTS (515) This one was a personal favorite for several reasons. It offered action, humor, surprises and, best of all, genuinely heart-felt character moments brilliantly conveyed by our amazing cast and guest stars. It…
February 2013: The Akemi Fall 2013 Collection! Days of Stargate Atlantis Past! The Prodigal!
Akemi has caught the dog fashion bug! Over the last couple of days, she's been hard at work, snipping, sewing, and generally cannibalizing some of her older outfits, transforming them into haute canine couture. Check out her Fall Collection so far: Meanwhile, a naked pudgy Bubba awaits his first outfit... Sadly, Akemi is running out…
December 9, 2012: Snow Dogs!
Well, they would be - IF there was snow on the ground. And IF they were outside braving the elements like those courageous pooches in that Cuba Gooding Jr. movie instead of just parking themselves under the Christmas tree in expectation of a treat. All the same, they're clearly in the holiday spirit - Jelly,…