Themes and Things

I’m still stuck on last month’s theme (which was weather, for those of you who are not paying attention) and here’s why.

A short list of good things during this cold spell

• Today’s temperature is better than yesterday morning when it was -44C, so I’m hopeful that the trend is upward.
• Youngest son has discovered that chopping wood at -40 is a manly endeavor, so I never have to nag or worry about my split wood supply.
• The dog consolidates all her daily outdoor bathroom trips into one quick one. That’s a plus unless that one quick one is at 4AM.
  
• When the temp hits -30, I  become much more satisfied with my home. It’s old, the floors are worn, I need new furniture, especially in the living room, but, you know, it’s a really cozy place when it’s cold outside.
• I brought a camping-style cot up from the basement, set it up in front of the fireplace with sheets, pillows and a blanket, and it has become the household’s favorite spot for lounging. If there isn’t a person on it, then you’ll probably find a cat or dog there.

That brings me to the subject of next month’s theme. It’s dogs—pet dogs, wild dogs, anything in any way related to the canine species. Once again, I’m inviting your participation. If you post anything dog related, send me the link and I’ll link back to you in the regular round ups of dog related posts, which will be on Tuesdays and Fridays of each week in February Here’s your chance to dote on your pets in your blog and not feel guilty or foolish, because, after all, you’re just being a good sport and helping Rebecca out, right?

 

A few ways you might participate: 

• Post a photo or video of your dog.
• Tell us a doggy story.
  
• Write a piece about a childhood pet dog.
  
• Explain why you chose the pet dog you did.
  
• Say why you’d never in a million years have a pet dog.
• Search YouTube for humourous dog video and embed it.
  
• Rant about dog blogging and how stupid it is.
• Research dingoes or any other wild dog and inform us.
  
• Scan pictures from the bad dog calendar you got for Christmas and post them.
• Instruct us on the proper way to clip doggy toenails.
• Compose a poem on the delights of puppy breath.
• Share your home made dog treat recipe.
  

As you can see, the possibilities are endless. You’ll find my email address by clicking Contact under the photo in the sidebar. Send me a link to a dog-related post by next Tuesday morning and you’ll be linked in the first dog post round up of this month.

Comments

[ellen b]

I love your new photo in the sidebar! I'm one of those no dog people but maybe I can come up with a dingo story! :)

[Mummymac]

I just had to say that I can't even begin to think of what -41 C is like!

[rosemary]

Our lab Libby will be happy for me to feature her in the dog days of February!

[Kim in On]

Ah, dog stories.

I could probably dig up lots of those I've already posted!

[rebecca]

Old posts are good, too. :)

[Islandsparrow]

Oh yes - I have dog stories!!

I had to comment on your new picture - very cute!!