Blowin' Off Some Steam

To the tune of "It's My Party:"

"It's my blog and I can write what I want to, write what I want to, write what I want to…"

I can also censor the comments!

Just so you all know…someone "Anonymous" who dislikes CCF and David Martosko seemed to take exception to my last post when I quoted from the article where Martosko pointed out how an idea goes from unthinkable to public policy with the right marketing strategy and related that concept to HSUS and its current campaign against dog breeders, reputable or not. The commenter then went on to say, "Your daughter will read this someday and be ashamed…"

WTH???

I, with my fairly small readership of Lhasa lovers, am a dubious threat to any AR agenda. Note that I have only 12 followers -- and probably a few who read the blog occasionally without declaring themselves "followers." Nonetheless, in case no one knew it before, I reserve the right (1) to write what I want to and (2) to censor what I consider inappropriate comments. I underscore the right you have not to read this blog if it bothers you and to make a comment if it does. (But please refer to #2 above.)

Also note that all I did in the last post was point out who Martosko was so that the quotation I used from him would be placed in some context. I did not suggest we should all worship at his feet.

It's my blog…etc., etc.

And to the commenter: If you had left out that last sentence about my daughter, you might actually have gotten the comment published. And if you have an agenda, as you seem to have, get your own blog. They're free you know!

"You could blog too if it matters to you."

To better times folks!

Joyce

Miscellaneous…some updates

Walker's photos came this weekend and I am happy to share them with you! It was nice to see the photos and re-live the fun and excitement of those wins!

It seems the only person Belle wants to walk with is our 3-year-old granddaughter! Belle is now 8.5 months old, and I am at my wit's end with her. Nothing I try seems to work and the Klara option is out at shows!! I guess Belle will come around in her own time – or not. Lately you hear me moaning, "Why can't things be easy?" (Hear the tiny violins playing in the background.) She is looking cute. She has a lot of coat, like her mom and her grandpa Walker. See the photo.

Mira and Breaker are headed to class tonight. They have a show coming up in early October and, after his less-than-stellar performance on the table and her antics at the last show (except she is good on the table!), it's time for class. We have three classes we can attend, one in Peoria on Tuesdays, one in Moline on Wednesdays, and one in Davenport on Thursdays. The only problem is that each is at least 1.5 hours away! It's nice to have options so the dogs experience different environments and different "judges" to examine them.

Presently, we are waiting to determine if our Dancer is pregnant. We have not had puppies since Belle was born in December last year, and Dancer's breeding to Ch. Karlyn's How Do You Like Me Now ("Alvin") has been long anticipated. She was due in season in March and did not come in until August 1. My dogs have a habit of doing things when they feel like it I guess!

I received a call Sunday from Davy's new owner who said things were going great and that Davy was such a loving and playful dog. They are having a lot of fun getting to know each other. I'm so glad Davy is happy … oh, and the new owner too!

Life is good when you have a Lhasa to love you.

Joyce