Year of the Dog

My childhood dogs were Cocker Spaniels, and I have a spaniel mix now. So it’s no surprise that I love this neighborhood weather vane. Of all my dogs, though, I think Becky, the English Setter, would have been a better … Continued

Look familiar? Nipper has a long, storied past as an advertising mascot — mostly notably for RCA. I think this particular Nipper statue once sat outside a store downtown. Now he sits outside a house in the neighborhood. He’s been … Continued

Many years ago, I was asked to create a poster for a beautification project in my hometown. My idea was to feature all the little ways that people could add welcoming touches to their homes — those little accents that … Continued

Last week, I talked about how obedient the dog statues are in our neighborhood. They never move. Not even to chase a squirrel. But this statue gives me pause. All the other dog statues hold stone baskets that are filled … Continued

The dogs in our neighborhood are very obedient. Tell them to “Sit,” and they do. Tell them to “Stay,” and they do. For hours. Days. Even years at a time. OK, so maybe our real dogs don’t. But our statues … Continued

How do dogs mark their territory? Just like everyone else. With decorative address stakes.     * Follow along with me on the Year of the Dog challenge — a new dog-related post every Walkabout Wednesday. Or, feel free to … Continued