And the prizes continue. It turns out that I had two more small-group winners, i.e., entrants who might have won for more than one title: Jo (a.k.a Wigglebums), who had three titles that I particularly liked: Go Poop Up on the Mountain by James Baldhound Catch! 22 Times!! by Joseph Holler A Good Bone is…
And the contest winners are…. Part 1
As I’ve mentioned several times, the quality — and quantity — of the entries to the What Books Would Bore Your Dog? contest went beyond my expectations. As a result, I was able to stick to my original dictate. That is, I gave priority to submissions that included a play on both book title and…
Am I Boring My Dog: The Final Video
Frankie was very antsy last night, roaming around the house and pacing. He even curled up and slept on my stomach for comfort — an unprecedented move. Clearly he was having a bad case of nerves. But it’s here at last, Am I Boring My Dog? and the final video trailer. I think the videographers,…
Am I Boring My Dog contest: Some teaser stats
Yes, the book contest is over and I’m going through the list of submissions. I won’t announce the winners until tomorrow, but I’ve done some preliminary sorting and have come up with the following interesting (at least to me) information: Total number of entries: 219 Greatest number of entries from one person: 59 (others will…
Frankie’s excellent adventure
It’s been a hectic weekend at the Jarolim/Doodle residence (that’s Doodle for Frankie Doodle; see my July 3 post to learn how he came by that surname and to get dog naming tips). Frankie had some kind of intestinal distress — the effects of being a dog, was my vet’s scientific diagnosis– and spent Saturday…
The best medicine
One of my favorite books about animals is Tell Me Where It Hurts, by Dr. Nick Trout. Compressing a great many cases into one day of veterinary ER drama, Dr. Trout’s book is not only passionate, well written, and poignant but it explores our central frustration when dealing with illness in animals: They can’t express…
Dogs in Space
Historically, dogs haven’t fared very well in outer space. Although the fact was covered up until much later, the most famous of the Russian pups, Laika, almost certainly died within a few hours of going into orbit. The (collective) cosmodogs got a stamp devoted to them: And Laika got a statue: Cold comfort, I say.…
Book Giveaway Contest: What Books Would Bore Your Dog?
It’s true, dogs aren’t very discerning literary critics. If a book isn’t liver or chicken flavored, they tend to lose interest. Some volumes, however, seem more capable of evoking canine ennui than others. Such classics, for example, as War and Pee; Das Catipal; To the Dog House; and the Great Catsby. But those titles, which…
Where’s Frankie?
I’ve devoted several days to discussing purebreds and breeders, but anyone who reads this blog knows where my heart lies. Frankie is living proof that mixed breed rescues rock. I mentioned that no dogs were harmed in the creation of the video promos for Am I Boring My Dog. Here’s a behind-the-scenes still for promo…
Tropical & Tempest-Tossed Frankie: The Video
Here it is at last: YouTube video No. 4 for AM I BORING MY DOG. Sure, the still photos were cool, but the music and motion definitely add zing. Speaking of adding, I might have to add Tropical Frankie– and Tempest Tossed Frankie — to a new poll. What do you think? For a refresher…