Thanks, Josh. Yeah, not everyone likes little dogs. I have a brother-in-law who absolutely hates them. He says they're yappy and calls them rats. But I think they're nice. I'd like a bigger dog sometime, like a Labrador retriever, perhaps, but big dogs always sense that I'm not the one in charge and get away with murder. I'm still learning how to be a dog "mistress," and after a lifetime of having only cats, it's not always easy.

Wow, Skink. Now I see Swirly in the background. Your Buddy is very charming. I love those brindle-colored tabbies with white chins. My longtime cat from childhood looked just like that. I'm so glad he returned on Christmas Eve.

Sorry about a no-pic post here!