A night of Mahjong

It’s Friday night and Daddy’s watching the Reds game. I love the Reds! Daddy’s written two books in a series about the Reds and the first female baseball player in major league baseball, Amy Perry. If you want a good read and love baseball, then Playing for First and Two for the Show are definitely “must read.”  Hopefully, this announcement on my blog will get me two extra crackers.

Yeah, I know you’re wondering what does this have to do with Mahjong. Well, Mommy was in the living room trying to play Mahjong. The following is a classic way on how to get what you want. So, all you fellow canines listen up. I love when both Mommy and Daddy are in the room together because I can be sooooo cute and I get more attention. This is for all you guys out there who want to be hugged and petted.

First, sit beside the mommy playing Mahjong, not the daddy watching the game. Second, tilt your head slightly and lower your eyes (by this time, Mommy is telling Daddy, “Isn’t he so cute?”) Third (remember the objective), is to sit on Mommy’s lap. Now, start moving your mouth as though you're talking and continue to look at her. By this time, Mommy has stopped playing Mahjong and is casting her loving eyes at you. Last, as she starts to pet you, begin licking her arm, gazing deeply into her eyes. Guys, trust me. She’s now yours and putty in your paws! Which includes lots of ear scratches and extra lovin'. You have achieved your goal for the night. Mommy is no longer playing Mahjong, but paying attention to you.

just chillin'

I've not written in quite some time. My daddy has been hogging the laptop but I managed to sneak away with it when she wasn't looking. Let's see what's happened since I last wrote in June...

In July, Dad and Mom went to Wisconsin to visit with good friends and then to attend a reading/signing at Outwords Books in Milwaukee. Dad had fun with Cathy Rowlands, Martha Miller, and Anne Laughlin at the reading and enjoyed seeing Carl, the owner again. Mom was supportive as always. Me? I was stuck in the kennel AGAIN. *sigh*

I've managed to add another girlfriend to my harem. It's a long distance love affair with Clover, the schnauzer in Colorado. She's sent me goodies in the mail, like peanut butter treats and little biscuits. She's playing it just right since we all know the fastest way to a beagle's heart is through his stomach. And she most certainly has addressed that need. So schmooches and hugs go out to Clover, my loving pen pal.

Here on the homefront, Mommy thwarted my attempt to sample Grandpa's birthday cake. Damn. I was this close to making sure Mommy used all the right ingredients. I was just trying to help! Honest. I mean really.

On the book front with Daddy, I overheard her saying she'll be in Atlanta on November 5 to celebrate Charis Books and More's birthday with Blue Feather authors Jane Vollbrecht, Mavis Applewater, and hopefully Renee MacKenzie... maybe more. There'll also be other authors at the shindig. Then, she's flying to Dallas to attend the Jewel Lesfic Book Club on Tuesday evening, November 8. They'll be discussing Playing for First. She plans on announcing it on Facebook and on her own blog and website soon. But I don't think she'd mind me piping in here now. I think this weekend she's been on the Author's Hot Seat in the Yahoo forum, Virtual Living Room, to discuss Two for the Show.

Okay. I think she's getting ready to grab the laptop back, so I'd best sign off.

Until next time....