Stop Barking Already!

For all you dog parents out there, listen up! Dogs bark. . .and we get mighty tired of trying to tell you something only to hear, "Will you stop barking already?" Barking is a dog's form of communication. It allows us to alert you to when we feel that danger might be present, or when we need something to help our lives be a little more comfortable. Think about it - have you ever had your dog give you the "I'm hungry" bark, or how about the popular "I need to go out" bark. Sometimes it's more of a growl or a groan, but let's not digress into tone quality or semantics.

We don't just bark to hear ourselves bark (unlike some people I know), so the quickest way to stop our barking is to figure out what we're trying to tell you. You expect us to learn what your commands are in people language, so why shouldn't we expect you to learn a little dog? Communication is a two way street people!

So, the next time you get ready to tell us to stop barking, think about how you would like to be told to stop talking.

Until next time. Paws Up!

Copyright 2009 © Phoenix with a helping paw from Gryphon and a distracting paw from Elsa
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During a Break in Writing

I only have a few moments to post something because Mama is going to be back shortly and want to use the laptop again. She's in the middle of writing the sequel to Misfit McCabe and when she's in this mode I usually have to keep my paws off the laptop. Well, I just wanted to make a comment to all you dogs out there who have owners that are writers. I know that it can be a little troublesome when they get into that writing zone, because the ability to keep track of time ceases to exist for them. Plus, they just keep writing and forget to give us kibble or water until they come out of the writing zone. Just remember that your job is to love your owner unconditionally and if it means sitting right by their side while they are working through some sticky plot point, then so be it.

Gryphon, Elsa and I all got paw print fleece blankets for Christmas (Thank you Grammy) and so I make it my job to curl up on one of the blankets - we all share with each other, even though our names are on the blankets - and stay by Mama's side until she takes the headphones out of her ears and quits typing. Elsa is still learning about how to behave with a writer in the house. She keeps trying to crawl up in Mama's lap and in the process steps on the mouse or on the keyboard and Mama is scrambling to save her work.

So, all you young pups out there. . .until you know how to use a keyboard. Paws Off!

Until next time. Paws Up!

Copyright 2009 © Phoenix with a helping paw from Gryphon and a distracting paw from Elsa
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About the Author:
"Just call me Your Highness" ~ Phoenix
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Mama's Book Trailer

We have been listening over and over to this thing for months as Mama has been working on putting her book trailer together. She finally has it completed and finalized. Here it is for all of you who would like to view it.



I, of course, have to give this a 5 paw rating (because I sat by Mama's side and gave her the finer points of what should or should not be included while waiting for my turn on the laptop.)


Until next time. Paws Up!


Copyright 2009 © Phoenix with a helping paw from Gryphon and a distracting paw from Elsa
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About the Author:
"Just call me Your Highness" ~ Phoenix
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It's been too long

I can't believe I finally got my paws on the laptop again. I'd better not waste any time, but get right into it.

I hope everyone had a nice holiday. We had a good one, although, I do have to say, that I didn't get the one thing I really wanted.

In fact, I for it with all of my heart and soul and even made puppy dog eyes.

(Something I never resort to.) And all to no avail.

What was I asking for? My own laptop with pawprint detection software. I kept telling Mama that if I had my own, I wouldn't have to sneak in and borrow hers quite so often. But, my magnificent pleading fell on deaf ears. Mama just said that the economy was too bad and that dachshunds didn't need laptops anyway. I was hoping that Santa would fill the void, but no such luck.

Anyway, on to more important things. Have you heard about that little girl up in Oregon who is helping to feed hungry dogs? (Ok she's feeding hungry cats too, but we don't have to talk about that.) When I heard about that, I started planning my ambush to steal Mama's laptop away so I could let everyone know. The site kind of works like the free rice site that gives you questions and for every correct answer will donate 10 grains of rice to someone who is hungry. That may not sound like a lot, but it adds up, especially once you start filling up bowls.

Anyway, Free Kibble (http://www.freekibble.com) has a daily trivia question, and will donate 10 pieces of kibble to the Humane Society of Central Oregon, whether you get the question right or not. The whole thing is you only can play once per day, so you need to play every day, and maybe learn something in the process. (Oh yeah - they have the same thing for cats). Kudos to Mimi for thinking up such a special thing. You may have noticed that I added a couple of banners for free kibble to the left on my blog, so go ahead and click and play.

Let's give Mimi and her love and care of hungry dogs a 5 Paw Salute!

Until next time. Paws Up!


Copyright 2009 © Phoenix with a helping paw from Gryphon and a distracting paw from Elsa
Visit me at Griffie World

About the Author:
"Just call me Your Highness" ~ Phoenix
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Where in the World is Misfit McCabe?
To fnd articles for children on how to write fiction go to :
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