Minced Meat

We got some minced meat for dinner today. There were enough for Pepe, me, and the cats. 

Minced meat is tasty and healthy. Food never gets better than when both of these qualities are fulfilled. 

We all wish we could get minced meat more often. 

Floor Lamp

The ceiling in the entrance hall of our house is somewhat torn and broken. The lamp in the ceiling has become a little crooked. Paula and Daniel has decided not to use the lamp inte ceiling, until they can do something about the ceiling. In the meantime, they have put a floor lamp in the entrance hall. This gives almost as good light as the lamp in the ceiling. Sometimes, temporary solutions work really well. This is that kind of temporary solution. I like it. 

Tortillas

We had tacos for dinner. This is excellent food, not just because it comes from Mexico. It is healthy and tasty.

Daniel always have tortilla bread for his tacos. Tortilla bread is great bread. It is nutritious and it does not give of bread crumbs. These qualities has actually made tortilla bread the bread that astronauts eat in space. Mexican influence goes well beyond this planet. 

No Candy For Me?

Paula and Daniel ate some candy tonight. I asked if I could taste some, but they refused. They said I would not eat it, but just guard it against Pepe and the cats.

My humans know too much about me sometimes. The candy was of a kind I don’t really like, but I do enjoy the occasional defence of candy against Pepe and the cats. 

I wish I could have had some ham or sausage instead. Then I would have eaten it. 

Third Term?

There are speculations that the current US President would seek a third term as President. 

Daniel, who has studied US constitutional law at a US law school, says this would not be possible. If this were not enough, there are more elaborate explanations on the internet on why this would not be possible. 

People are very interested in the politics of the USA, even in Sweden. I wish they were more interested in the politics of Mexico, as I am. 

Normal Time

The Daylight Saving Time is over for this season. 

While I understand why humans may have clocks and are obsessed with keeping time, I have never understood why they change the clocks two times a year. 

Well, we just have to put up with it, especially when the alarm clock goes off tomorrow morning. 

Cleaning the Terrace

We have a little terrace outside the door to our house. Daniel cleaned it this afternoon.

I guess this cleaning was needed. The terrace looks much better now. 

Pepe and I do not spend much time on the terrace. When we are out in the yard, we are rather on the lawn. The terrace is an integral part of the house, though, and I would not want to be without it. 

This Year's Police Dog

The price for Swedish Police Dog of the Year 2025 goes to German Hunting Terrier Ivan, Hivlingen's Rocco.

Throughout his career, Ivan has stopped murders and stopped a huge amount of drugs to get out on the market.

It is a nice surprise that a German Hunting Terrier gets this award. It goes to show you can be of any dog breed, and still make contributions in unexpected places.

Congratulations, Ivan!

Alarm Clock

Daniel turné on the alarm on his alarm clock every evening, when there is a work day the next day. 

Well, at least almost every such evening. This evening, we had to remind him. 

He was happy that we did remind him. One of the worst things Daniel knows is to oversleep. He says it upsets his whole day. Pepe, the cats, and I have a more relaxed approach to time. Sometimes, I wish our humans could have the same. 

Fly

We are in the later third of October. One would think there would not be insects flying around. There is still a fly buzzing around in our bedroom tonight.

Flies are annoying insects. Their flight paths are also weird. We wonder what the reason might be to just fly around and around, do they just do this until they reach something to eat by chance? 

A good thing about winter is that there are much fewer flies around, if any. The fly in our room today almost make me long for winter. 

Visit at the Hospital

Paula had to go to the hospital in the middle of the day. This was due to her pain in the left arm and shoulder. Pepe and I stayed at home ourselves, defending it. Daniel came home in the late afternoon. Then, a couple of hours later, he could go to pick Paula up. 

It is not fun when things like this happen. All went well for Paula, though. We were together again in the evening. All’s well that ends well. 

Frost

Over the last few days, we have had temperatures below zero incheckning morning. There has been some frost on the ground. 

We wish winter would wait a while. Pepe and I are of Mexican decent, we are more comfortable with Swedish summer than Swedish winter, even though we cope with winter as well. Winter will come, but hopefully not too soon. 

Vacuum Cleaner

Paula and Daniel purchased a new vacuum cleaner today. Their old one broke down a while ago. 

I am not fond of vacuum cleaners. This is supposed to be a rather silent one. I think it can have a disturbing sound, nevertheless. 

Well, the house may become cleaner, this may be worth the inconvenience 

Surprisingly Tasty

Paula cooked some green beans, that were part of the dinner that she and Daniel had. After dinner, some of the green beans were put down to me on the floor.

Vegetables are usually not a favourite of mine. However, hesitantly, I tasted them. They were surprisingly tasty. In just a little while, I had tasted them all.

I never knew beans could be this tasty. Dogs are omnivores, but with a tilt towards meat, of course. We can eat beans, nevertheless. I am glad I tried them out. 

Late Night

Daniel was late, coming home tonight. He was at his lodge in the Order he is a member of. When he came home, it was past midnight. This is why I write after midnight. I thought I would have the chance to write about his meeting earlier, but this was not to be. He is at home now, anyway. 

Cheese Tour

Tourists can go places for many different reasons. 

Today, I read about a kind of tourist trip that I would like to have. In France, there are tourist trips to cheese factories. You get a tour other place where cheese is matured, and you get to taste the cheese. 

Cheese come in many different varieties and tastes. Most are very tasty. Tasting cheese would be my kind of holiday. 

Rainy Evening

It was raining when we got out for the evening. Rain is a nuisance, even though it is needed in nature and nothing to be afraid of. There are just instances when I wish no rain would fall just at that moment. 

Pepe did not seem to mind the rain as much as I did, not doing anything to go inside as soon as I did. The cats also stayed outside. I do believe the cats have hideouts outside, where they are protected from rain, however. 

We will have to see if there is rain tomorrow. 

Something Else?

Hello, Pepe here!

Piffy wanted to take a break from the blog for a day. We agreed that I could write something instead.

The problem is to come up with anything to write about. This makes me get even more respect for Piffy than I already had, for her ability to often come up with interesting things to write about. I have to think much more about things to write about, if I will get a chance again later to write in the blog. 

Nevertheless, I did write something. Piffy will come back tomorrow. 

Different Pillows

There are many different pillows in the bed. Pepe and I tend to walk around and try out different pillows, before we settle down for the night. This is not just our behaviour, it is typically dog behaviour. In this way, we are just like other dogs. I like trying out different pillows, so in this way, I like being normal. The pillow is a good invention. 

New Clothes

Paula bought some new clothes today.

It is easier being a dog than a human, when you want to protect yourself from cold weather. We just use our coats, that grow naturally on us. Human coats disappeared somewhere thousands of years ago.

The clothes were fine, nevertheless. 

Flea Market

Daniel and one of his sisters sold things on a flea market today. It was a lot of different items from the estate of their mother. 

Daniel told us afterwards that they sold more than he had thought they would. He also said there were many people who brought dogs to the flea market. Even though it might have been a dog friendly place, I think I had a better day at home. 

I am happy it went well at the flea market. 

Totte Likes Chicken

There was grilled chicken for dinner tonight. Our cat Totte smelled it and jumped up to try to get some. He was not allowed to have any, not this time. There have been times when Daniel has given Totte some chicken, but not this time. I felt a little sorry for Totte. He has cat food, so he did not need any of the chicken, but I know how much better chicken meat tastes, compared to dog food or cat food. 

Pepe and I got some meat sauce. It was all right, but I would have liked a bite of the chicken better. 

Identification Card

The Identification Card that Paula ordered last week was manufactured now. She could collect it today.

I am glad dogs do not need Identification Cards. We have no pockets or bags to put them in. 

Paula was happy she got the card. It is valid for five years, which is a fairly long time. 

Meatballs

Paula asked Daniel to serve Pepe and me food. He gave us meatballs. 

Paula thought Daniel did a good deed. Pepe and I think he did a great deed. Meatballs are great food. More dogs should get meatballs more often. 

Two Years Ago

It is two years ago today, since the Hamas terrorist attacks against Israel 2023 which started the current war. We wish there will soon be an armistice. Both humans and dogs in the area deserves peace. 

Probable New Prime Minister

The ruling party of Japan, which is called the Liberal Democrat Party in English, has chosen a new leader. She is called Sanae Takaichi. It is likely, though not quite certain, that Parliament confirms her as Prime Minister. She is described as a conservative politician and is an admirer of the Conservative British politician Margaret Thatcher. She would be the first ever female Japanese Prime Minister. 

My Shiba predecessors of bloggers would probably have more to say about Sanae Takaichi. They were always interested in the country their breed came from. If you are more interested, I recommend you to follow the link or read other news on Sanae Takaichi. 

Brother

Pepe is like a brother to me. Totte is a brother of Malin. 

In Sweden, we celebrate first names on certain dates. This day, the name is Bror. This is a boy’s name, but also the Swedish word for brother. Thus, Malin and I celebrated our brothers. Not much, but a little. We thought they could have been more grateful, though. 

It was a good day, nevertheless. 

Seventy Five Year Old Dog

Seventy five years ago today, the fictional Beagle Snoopy made his debut in the comic strip Peanuts. This was the third ever comic strip of Peanuts.

Snoopy is one of the most famous fictional dogs in the world. He was actually rewarded with a honourary registration with the American Kennel Club, AKC, the equivalent of the Swedish Kennel Club in the USA. 

It is good that dogs are in comic strips, because dogs are in every day life. Comic strips reflect aspects of real life, and should, thus, reflect dogs as well. I like Snoopy and Peanuts. If Snoopy was around, I would congratulate him on his birthday. 

Identification

If a dog wants to know who another dog is, we just smell them. We do the same with humans. If a human wants to know who a dog is, she or he just check the dog’s registration on the chip of the dog, with an electric chip reader. 

If a human wants to know who another human is, the other human has to show an identification card. This is much more troublesome, as far as I can say. Identification cards come in different forms. They are valid just for a few years and a human has to remember to bring a valid card to make sure others can be sure the human is whom she claims she is.

Paula went to get a new identification card today. Humans need to do this once in a while. 

It would be easier for humans, if they could just identify each other on their smell, like dogs do. 

Paula Came Home

Paula has been away from home for a couple of days. She came back home this afternoon. 

We all greeted Paula with joy.

Now that Paula is back home, we are all at home. Even Totte and Malin are indoors tonight. We have a great night tonight. 

In the Lap

There are evenings when I lay myself down in the lap of Daniel. This is warm and comfortable. I couldn’t do it tonight, though, because our cat Totte were there first. 

Pepe and I have a fine relationship with our cats Totte and Malin. You can tell they are just cats, but we respect them. They respect us, as well. If either one of us is first to get a nice spot to rest in, all of us respect it.

Totte had a fine evening, as did Daniel. I found another good spot on a comfortable pillow. It was a fairly good evening.