Category Archives: Holidays
Holidays – National Cat Day
Today is National Cat Day, and I better be hearing some happy meows from everyone. My dog Wes and I love cats, and who doesn’t? In honor of our feline friends, I just have to post my favorite YouTube cartoon, … Continue reading
Holidays – Halloween Cocktails
If you’re throwing a Halloween party this weekend, you’ll probably be starting your shopping, oh, yesterday. But you have plenty of time if you start today. I like to follow this formula for the three days leading up to my … Continue reading
American Pets – Dogs in costume
Halloween is less than a week away. Have you decided on your costume yet? I’m debating my own, but Westminster has already picked out his wig. There is something so cute about dogs dressing up, which makes The Tompkins Square … Continue reading
American Fun – Vintage Halloween Costumes
We’ve only got 11 days to figure out our Halloween costumes! These days costumes are all about hot celebs and pop stars (how many Lady Gagas will we see this year?) but once upon a time, the creepier the better. … Continue reading
Holidays – Happy Howloween
Halloween. It’s not just for kids anymore! 65% of dog owners (there are 77.5 million pet dogs in America) say they will be including dogs in their Halloween plans and 45% of those say the dogs will resent the costumes. … Continue reading
Life 101 – Message from Jack
In light of all of the recent violence and political virulence against gays, comes this from my friend Jack on National Coming Out day. It is a message for us all. Do humanity a favor and give 31 seconds to … Continue reading
Holidays – Columbus Day
Today is Columbus Day, which commemorates the day Christopher Columbus discovered the New World in 1492 (the same year he sailed the ocean blue.) Here’s some of the history nerd in me: Columbus was Italian, but his voyage was backed … Continue reading
Holidays – National Coffee Day
I’m all hyped up today because today is National Coffee Day, and in honor of the day, I had an extra cup. And then another (I take it black.) Rumor has it that coffee was discovered by an Ethiopian goat … Continue reading
Life 101 – First Day of Fall
At exactly 11:09 tonight, the sun crosses the equator, marking the first official moment of fall, or autumnal equinox. In Fall, I always feel as busy as a squirrel. I love corn mazes, hayrides, and leaf peeping. My dog Wes … Continue reading