Time change

Howdy blogaroos. Squirmy here. Bright and early today. And why are we up bright and early? Because once upon a time, some dudes who must have had nothing better to do, sat around and said – hey, we have an idea that is so simple but can totally screw up lots of people all at once. Let’s move the clocks! Just because. Well- I’m sure there was a reason, but nowadays it seems like most people don’t think it’s a great idea. Sure. In the fall it means you get to sleep in an extra hour. UNLESS you are owned by dogs. Yeah – we canines don’t look at the clock. We feel the rumbling in our stomachs for breakfast- and we are UP. So we had the Warden up and walking us at 6AM. By 7:15 we had all been walked and fed. And then we were ready for a little nap. Pity she was too wide awake to take one.

So what’s new at the asylum? Well Sue and Keith abandoned us on Thursday. They were supposed to depart on Wednesday, but on Wednesday we had our first snowfall of the year, so they decided to wait. We did get a few inches of wet snow – but it’s now all gone. We hated to see them go. The Coyote will miss both of them – but I really think he is going to miss his running buddy, Keith. Every morning, we all went for our walks together. And because the Coyote is feeling better, he really likes to trot along the road. And if he trotted, Keith would run alongside him. They were always way ahead of us on walks. Particularly if the Boss was on a protest walk. He has never liked wet conditions and the older he gets, the more he protests. He walks like he’s in a funeral procession. So on moist days, you had the Coyote trotting way ahead, me in second place like a hummingbird on speed zigzagging with my nose to the ground, and in last place the sack of potatoes. Now on crisp cool days, the Boss easily kept up with me. But the Coyote was always in the lead.

The Warden was worried that when Sue and Keith left that the Coyote would be really out of sorts. We know he doesn’t do well with change. And while we are all sad, and he misses them, it thankfully hasn’t affected his appetite. Sometimes we almost hate to say anything- for fear of jinxing things – but we believe that the power of your prayers and good wishes outweighs the power of jinx. Whatever jinx is. Anyway, we are now two months past his initial diagnosis, and besides being skinny, he is doing great! He’s eating a bit more and more. For the past week he has met or exceeded his calorie goal. Now he needs to keep exceeding it – to put on some weight. But it’s coming. Keep those healing energies coming.

Halloween here saw a grand total of three super cute kids. Our neighbors across the road. It’s a good thing that the Warden prepared for 80 kids. With all the treats that she so happens to like.

According to the crazy calendar, today is National Donut Appreciation Day. So in honor of this day, here are a few recipes for your dog:

https://www.ifyougiveablondeakitchen.com/dog-donuts/

https://www.cookiedoughandovenmitt.com/apple-peanut-butter-dognuts-6/

We told the Warden that she should make us these since she has an extra hour today, and nothing else to do in that time. She said she has no donut pan. As if we care about the shape. I think that’s just a cop out.

Now that the pumpkins have been properly peed upon outside, it’s ALMOST time to start decorating for Christmas. Soon the assortment of elves and Santas and angels and Baby Jesuses will start appearing along with the moaning and groaning of the Warden as she moves 482 boxes, and we inspect each one. Good times. Gotta start thinking of my list for Santa. I’m putting a donut pan on the Warden’s list.

The Warden says this is her favorite time pre-Christmas. When stores are stocked with things you don’t need – and they are neat and tidy. In a few weeks, the shelves become a disaster – looking like a pack of puppies has been let loose. Enjoy it while you can.

OK. Time to make the most of this extra hour.

Have a good one. Peace and paws up. Stay safe. JBJ.