Autumn Is Around the Corner

It is the last day of August today. August is the last summer month. There will be September tomorrow.

You could say autumn is around the corner. Pepe said autumn is already here, with the rain and colder weather we have had. I am not prepared to take it so far. I want the summer to last a little longer. It is around the corner, not here yet. 

Damp Grass

Daniel wanted to mow the lawn today, but considered the grass too damp. He says you cannot mow the lawn with a good result, if it is too damp. I do not know about the obstacle that water is to mowing the lawn, but there were a lot of water drops on a lot of the lawn. It has rained this week, the latest time yesterday, and there was not enough warmth or wind to make the lawn dry. We all relaxed indoors instead, which was also nice. The lawn can wait. 

Brawl

Now and then, when Daniel is at the city council, we follow the debates online.

There may be harsh words and the occasional personal insult. Compared to the physical brawl in the Mexican Senate the other day, however, this is nothing. 

I cannot understand why there was a physical fight in the Senate. Mexicans are normally civilised people, at least as far as I know. This makes me sad for the Chihuahuas in Mexico. 

Blueberry Ice Cream

It was a day of many treats today. 

In the middle of the day, Paula and Daniel had some blueberry ice cream. Pepe and I got to taste it, and since we liked it so much, we got even more.

In the afternoon, Daniel cooked meat sauce. Pepe and I got some raw minced meat. This was very tasty, but still not the special treat of the blueberry ice cream. 

When the meat sauce had been eaten, Pepe and I got some of it that was left. This was also tasty, but still not the special treat like the blueberry ice cream.

I was a little surprised myself, that I was so fond of blueberry ice cream. After all, minced meat is great food, very tasty and healthy for you. Meat sauce is also really good. I just have to realise there may be some things that are not your typical favourite for a carnivore like myself, that is still of a great taste. I hope we get blueberry ice cream again soon. 

Jumping Around

Pepe likes to jump around sometimes. He does this outdoors, in the kitchen, in the living room, or in the bed.

I do not really understand why Pepe jumps around. While Pepe think this is fun, I sort of get tired just looking at it. Perhaps it is just that I have a more laid back approach to life. 

It is interesting that we are different, when we are both Chihuahuas. I believe my way is the better way, but Pepe’s way is not wrong. If you want to jump around, I will not stop you. Life is good when I do not have to, it is as simple as this. 

Nice Day

This is an extra nice day. Paula fell and hurt her shoulder last Friday. She had to go to the hospital on the Saturday because of this. She came home today. While Paula is injuried, all of the family is at home now. This makes us feel much more comfortable. Life is good again. 

International Dog Day

Today is the international dog day.

All the dogs I have ever known, like the idea of a dog day, but really feel it is unnecessary. Dogs are around all year. In essence, every day is a dog day, because we are always everywhere. 

Nevertheless, if you need a specific day to celebrate dogs, this is good day to do it, because it is the International Dog Day. 

Aftermath

It was the day after the dog show. Daniel went away to the club house with the things he had brought back from the show.

When Daniel came back home again, he thought he would sit down on his bed to read the news. He could not do this, however, because his bed was occupied. Malin had fallen asleep in the middle of it. Daniel had to relax somewhere else. He relictantly did this, he could not disturb the sleeping cat. We understood him. 

Successful Dog Show

Daniel came home from the dog show this afternoon. It had been a success, he said.

Pepe and I are not certain how the dog show could have been such a success, when we did not take part as the dogs of the secretariat. The plan was that we would be there and help out in the secretariat. According to Daniel, they did not have any dogs in the secretariat. How the dog show could be a success,without dogs in such a central place, is beyond us. We guess we just have to take Daniel’s word for it. 

Stray Dogs in India

There are millions of stray dogs in India. A lot of them carry diseases, not least rabies. Under these circumstances, it is understandable that things have to be done to help the dogs. 

It makes me sad to read about so many dogs who don’t have loving humans and nice homes. I can still feel it is important to know about these things. We must hope things will get better for most of these dogs. 

Taking Care of Paula

When Paula got up early this morning, she happened to trip and fall. She hurt her arm, and could not really move it. 

Due to this injury, Paula decided to stay at home, instead of going with Daniel and the rest of us to Askersund for the dog show this weekend. This means that Pepe and I also stayed at home. We will spend the weekend taking care of Paula, instead of working at the dog show. Daniel had to leave by himself. 

Taking care of Paula is the right thing to do, under the circumstances. 

Just Another Day

There are days when it seems like nothing of significance happens in your life. This was one of those days. We spent the day at home. We got to go out a few times, like we always do. We got our food when we usually get it. There were water in all of the water bowls. The cats were indoors some of the day, outdoors other parts of the day. 

It would be nice if you always had something to remember from every day. However, I do not think there is any particular event this day, that I will really remember. It was just another day. 

Tomorrow will probably be more memorable. 

Fire In the Sky

A fire ball lit up the sky over southern Japan yesterday night. This was probably an asteroid or asteroid dust burning up in the atmosphere. 

I try to follow news from Japan and make a blog entry about it once in a while. The Shibas who had this blog before me, were very interested in Japan, as their ancestral home. 

It would be fantastic if the night sky would suddenly be lit up by a fire ball, like the one over Japan. Odd things in nature amazes me. These things are not common, however. I doubt I will ever see one, but you never know. Time will tell. 

Moving a Church

The whole Church of Kiruna is moved today. 

Kiruna is built to be a town for the miners of the Kiruna iron mine. The town has to move, to let the mine expand. Thus, the church has to move. 

This is such a big deal, that even international news agencies like the BBC covers it. 

We are glad our home town Örebro does not have to move. It is built for trade of ore from the mines in this part of the country, but has no mines under it. We will stay where we are. 

New Cat Food

We ran out of cat food yesterday night. This was very odd, none of us could remember it happening ever before. Paula and Daniel usually buy more cat food or dog food when it is a lot of it left in the previous bag they bought. 

Of course, our cats like dog food and a lot of human food as well, so there was no danger of starvation. 

This morning, Paula and Daniel went to the store and bought more cat food. 

Once they were back home with the cat food, they filled up the cat food bowls. The cats could not care less. There had been dog food for them to eat already. 

Black Cat Appreciation Day

In the USA, the 17th August is celebrated by some as Black Cat Appreciation Day.

This day is in part celebrated to get away from old superstitions that black cats were bad and in liaisons with demons or other evil creatures. We don’t believe such superstitions, so we think it is a good cause for the day. 

We have two cats: Malin and her brother Totte. Malin is a black cat. Thus, we have appreciated her a little more today than other days. Totte did too, even though he wondered if there is a Striped Cat Appreciation Day. 

Malin was glad for being appreciated. 

Some American trends are nice. This is one such nice trend. 

Statistics on Dogs

There are many dogs in the world. We are everywhere. There are, however, more dogs on some countries than others.

According to this interesting article, the United States of America is the country which has the largest population of dogs. There is also a list of the ten countries with the largest known populations of dogs.

In some cases, there are many stray dogs. One has to question the knowledge on how many dogs there are in a country, where they say many dogs are stray dogs. We are happy we are not stray dogs. 

Chicken

While Pepe and I were disappointed yesterday, when we did not get any hot dogs, this was made up for today. Paula and Daniel served us meat from a freshly grilled chicken. Daniel later commented to Paula, that we had licked the dish clean. 

While hot dogs are good food, grilled chicken is better food. 

While I do not want to write too many blog entries on the food we get, if we get chicken, I cannot help myself. Chicken is really good and tasty food. It is also healthy for you, it contains a lot of protein. We wish we could get chicken more often. 

Hot Dogs or Not

At the request of Paula, Daniel went to the store and bought some hot dogs and bread for it. When he was back home again, Paula had changed her mind. She no longer wanted to have hot dogs for dinner. 

I normally do not care much what Paula and Daniel eat. Tonight, however, I was sorry there were no hot dogs. When Paula or Daniel cook hot dogs, there will usually be parts of hot dogs for me and Pepe. We did not get any hot dogs now. This was a disappointment. 

It Became a Murder

Earlier this summer, I wrote about the attempted murder at Colombian senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, and the investigation following the attack.

The attempted murder has now turned into a murder, because Miguel Uribe Turbay has died because of the injuries sustained at the attack. 

We are so sad for the family and friends of Miguel Uribe Turbay, and for all Colombians, because a political murder affects the whole country. In the the upcoming presidential election, Miguel Uribe Turbay wanted to run for office. We hope the outcome will be something he would have been satisfied with, nevertheless. 

Pork

Paula and Daniel were away doing some stuff for the Kennel Club today. This is important, but it is still not fun when they go away without us.

Once they came home, they made it up to us. They brought pork. This was a very tasty meal. Pork should be in the food bowls more often, if I were to decide. 

Dog Show Committee

The Dog Show Committee had a meeting online tonight. It was mainly about the Askersund Dog Show on the 23–24 August.

Most of the preparations are done or planned well. It looks good. We are all glad for this. 

When the preparations go so well, it is easier to look forward to the event. Pepe and I certainly do. It will be fun. 

Dining Out

Pepe and I came along with Paula and Daniel down to the central square of our town. We sat down at a table outside of one of the restaurants there.

The staff was nice. They welcomed Pepe and me. While Paula and Daniel enjoyed their meal, Pepe and I got some fresh water to drink. 

It was a nice evening. We liked that we got to come along. 

Vacuuming

We cleaned and vacuumed the floors today. It is more comfortable to walk on clean floors.

Daniel also vaccumed some parts of the ceilings, windows, etcetera. I could never reach there, or see the dust, but I am glad Daniel did. 

Cleaning is no fun, but it gives you a more comfortable home. A comfortable home is nice. 

Washing the Dishes

Paula and Daniel have had a holiday all of this week. This is nice, because they are at home much more than usual. It is bad, however, in the sense that they get more lazy. The dirty dishes have piled up on the kitchen zink. This morning, Daniel finally got around to take care of the dirty dishes.

They cannot blame us dogs, not even the cats. We use far less dishes and cuttlery than our humans do. 

It was nice to see that the zink was cleared of dirty dishes. Then again, in the evening, more dirty dishes were added. 

Seventh Mowing of the Lawn

At long last, Daniel got around to mow the lawn today. It was the seventh time this season. 

Daniel said it was long over due. We agree with him. Pepe and I are Chihuahuas, proud member of the smallest dog breed in the world. We like a well mowed lawn in the garden, because tall grass affects us a lot.

There is some problem with the lawn mower, though. Daniel will contact a lawn mower repair man about this. We hope it can be fixed. 

World Dog Show

We wish all four friends and family who participate in the World Dog Show in Finland this weekend good luck!

Pepe and I will not participate. We leave participation to others. It would be fun, but we skip it this time. Friends and family are there, though.

Good luck!

Remains

Remains of 32 humans, probably killed, has been found in a house in the State of Guanajuato in Mexico. They are probably victims of the many violent crimes in the state. 

It makes us sad to read about tragedies like this in Mexico, the country where Pepe’s and my dog breed is from. We have never been to Mexico, but the country has a place in the hearts of both of us, because we decend from Mexico. 

We hope any dogs of these victims were taken good care of. 

Ring Stewards

Fewer dogs than predicted will be shown at the Askersund Dog Show. We have spent part of the day re-arranging the rings and the ring stewards.

It is not fun to ask a ring steward not to come, but all of them were very understanding. We thanked them for this. 

The dog show is bound to be a nice experience anyway, for all of the dogs and humans who will be there. 

Holiday

This Monday was the first true holiday for Paula and Daniel. Monday is normally a working day, but today, they were mostly at home, taking it easy.

This also means it is easier for Pepe and I. We do not have to take so much care watching the house, while both our humans are away at their jobs. This is good, it makes for days of rest for us as well. Life is good on a holiday. 

Thunder

We heard thunder this afternoon. There were also a lot of rain. 

Even though we heard thunder, it was far away. We did not see any lightning. 

Thunder is rather nice, when you are indoors. The cats were outdoors, but thisis their problem. 

Rain and Thunder

We have had a lot of rain today. There was even thunder, but at a distance. 

The cats were outdoors some of the time of rain. Eventually, they came indoors again. They are both indoors tonight. I am happy for them to be indoors in rain.

Pepe and I had to go out in the rain in the evening. We are happy we did not have to be outside for long. Life is better indoors, when it is raining. 

For Survivors

Some humans make great things for their fellow humans. Today, I read about American actor Gary Sinise and his charity foundation. They took thousands of children and spouses of fallen military personel to Disney World in Florida. If you are rich, and successful actors like Gary Sinise often are, this is a great way to give something good to people who deserve it. I am sure the dogs of these families also get a positive experience from their happier humans.