The Old and the Restless

Reflecting on Christmas 2019 This was a Christmas that highlighted dogs. Brandon is holding a Shiba Inu, a Japanese breed. Brandon's girlfriend, Karem is feeding "Sushi" (the dog). As Paul and I were cycling in Florida yesterday, I stopped when I saw a man with a small dog that had the face of a fox. I asked him what kind of dog this was. Sure enough it was a Shiba Inu. He said that she was very easy to train ( I think he meant housetrain). A Shiba Inu is very smart. When I asked if she came when called, he replied, "Only if she wants to". Tryskel, a springer spaniel, a new addition to the Maire family in Switzerland. Alicia teaching Tryskel to turn.  Zucco is watching. A Triskele or Triskelion is an ancient Celtic symbol. it dates back to the Neolithic era. Margot came with Mark, Joshua and Ella and made dinner on my birthday. She made a beautiful cake which I finished by the end of the week. I gained five pounds. Molly, ...