WHAT'S IN A NAME?

Morning Peeps,

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Ken-Dogger: Hey Bailey
Bailey: Dude, we gotta talk…Hearing bad stuff about my name.
KD: Not sure what you mean?
B: Why am I called Bailey?
KD: We thought it was a nice dog name, and we also like the alcohol, so it worked twice.
B: And the neighborhood dogs call me LUSH…
KD: Bailey, life is a series of decisions where either you gut it out or you give it up.
B: …And I’m the give up consolation?
KD: Yep, Bailey and Baileys gets me through.

PUPPY POWER

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"You want me?"

"You gotta take both of us, nobody separates the litter further..."

"This is what Puppy Power looks like..."

SHARING STORIES

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Ken-Dogger: Hey Rico, how's it hangin'?
Rico: Dude, I'm a pup, it ain't hangin' much...oh you mean, how am I doing...
KD: Yep
R: Well, I'm just marveling at you and your Dad, you two seem to be adjusting fine
KD: I think we are, trying to find stuff for Daddy to do, at 101, that's a challenge
R: Dude, how 'bout just sharing stories...what about that?
KD: Rico, that can be just enough...

DON'T LET INTRUSIONS OCCUR

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Ken-Dogger: Someone’s having happy thoughts right now.
Howie: Wha…
KD: You have a smile on your face.
H: Oh that, yep I did, didn’t I?
KD: Care to share?
H: Share what?
KD: The nature of the Happy Thought.
H: Nope, no sharing, that’s how I keep my happy thoughts, I don’t let others intrude on ‘em.
KD: You’re wise beyond your years Howie, beyond your years.

You know we're going to Sniffari City, here we come...

Morning Peeps, know your world...

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Ken-Dogger: Wha’cha doing fellas?
Nibbles: What’s it look like. Oh sorry, we’re sniffin’
Dibbles: Yea, we’re sniffin’, how do you know the world?
KD: Not by sniffin’, that might lead to some awkwardness.
N: Just stop, we’re using our strengths…
D: The ultimate striving, strength through sniffin’…
KD: You two ready for your walk?
N & D: SNIFFARIs Bro, they’re SNIFFARIs…

BEARING BURDENS

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I know, I know, it IS tough being this damn cute, and cuddly, and good-looking, but it's a burden I'm willing to bear...

DOG HUGS ARE STILL FREE

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Ken-Dogger: Hey Benji, what up dog?
Benji: Chillin’…Waitin’ on some grillin’
KD: So you’ve done your chores and you’re now resting?
B: Chores, surely you jest…All I gotta do is look cute and enjoy hugs
KD: Well, a lot of us are doing more and different stuff now.
B: Yep
KD: That doesn’t bother you that we’re working harder?
B: Nope…Just makes the chillin’ more thrillin’
KD: I’m NOT feelin’ the love…
B: Come here, dog hugs are still free and non-virtual

Morning Democracy Lovers,

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Ken-Dogger: Hey Sixto, what you doing?
Sixto: Trying to rap my head around something
KD: Like What?
S: Of the people, by the people, for the people…
KD: Reading the Constitution again, no wait, the Declaration of Independence?
S: Bro, are you a Clinton? No, It was Lincoln…But I’m wondering
KD: Go on…
S: When do we get to the FOR part…
KD: You forget Douglass’ retort…Of the white people, by the white people, and for the white people
S: Oh

So USA

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Ken-Dogger: Hey Cleetus, we’re at the beach, first time this year.
Cleetus: Well, we do have the RONA, we still need to be careful.
KD: It’s fresh air and salt water and sun…
C: And spacing, remember spacing…
KD: Peeps will be cool, they’ll keep their distance…
C: You’re expecting peeps to stay in their lane?
KD: I just recognized the folly of that thought.
C: Folly is pretty much all we have left now, isn’t it?
KD: Yep, folly revelry…So American right now.

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"Yeah, yeah, yeah...I know my puppy chow is ready but damn, Ma, this insect keeps buzzing around here, and we're havin' such fun, almost caught it in my mouth..."

Swedish Valhund Pup

Morning Bipartisan Friends
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Ken-Dogger: What’cha doing Hortense?
Hortense: Looking up the definition of bipartisan
KD: Why?
H: Seems the word scares the Hell out of Repubs.
KD: What did you find?
H: It’s simply of, relating to or involving members of two political parties.
KD: And what is needed is cooperation, agreement, and compromise to make democracy work.
H: Won’t a bipartisan commission lead us to the truth?
KD: Yep, but seems we only want partisan truth anymore.

Mommy would have been 101 today, this is from her Life Celebration in 2019.

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Ken-Dogger: Hey Roscoe, you're lookin' chipper
Roscoe: You are too dude, man there were a lot of peeps here yesterday
KD: Yep, family came over and Daddy held roost for all afternoon, even gave up his nap
R: Dude, it was important for family and your Mom
KD: It was Roscoe, it was a perfect day
R: There will be more...

We've all STILL got work to do

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Ken-Dogger: Hey Cisco Kid, you’re walking with the leash better today.
Cisco Kid: Oh gosh thanks, getting a little tired of the harangue though…
KD: Sheesh, I wasn’t ranting, I’m critiquing your progress.
CK: When is it my turn?
KD: I’m just a critical friend, someone you can trust to give you good feedback.
CK: Could you be more of a friend and less of a critic?
KD: Guess I’ve got work to do too, huh Cisco?
CK: Yep, you certainly do.

Morning Peeps,

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Ken-Dogger: Hey Newt

Newt: Prosperity, now that’s a word…

KD: Whoa Newt, where we headed?

N: Like the other day, you said you wanted me to prosper. So, what’s prosperity?

KD: Well, it means success, well-being, wealth and riches.

N: Wait a minute, I’m getting wealth and riches…

KD: There will be no money, the riches are intangible, but wonderful.

N: Oh great, prospering just to prosper…

KD: The riches are in the striving.

ON SAFETY

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Ken-Dogger: Morning Hap, nice day…
Hap: It is Bro, and we’re in the park…tres cool
KD: We’re increasing our safety circles…safe places we can go.
H: I’m Hip Bro…I need to get out, run my legs, smell some things, and just enjoy.
KD: Don’t we all Hap…Safety circles can keep us in safe zones.
H: Is it always about safety?
KD: Most always yes, particularly now, you know it.
H: Then safety it is…Let’s play.

Morning Peeps,

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Ken-Dogger: Hey Bonzo, I see you’re playing.

Bonzo: Quite observant Bro, and morning

KD: So, are you ready to do some more training today?

B: I’m in contemplation…

KD: Can you do training there?

B: Silly…No…I’m having an issue with expectations

KD: How so?

B: Well, if you must know, there’s a disconnect between your expectations and mine.

KD: And…

B: Let’s keep our expectations to ourselves, I don’t think they’ll ever meet.

THE MAGIC OF REFLECTION

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Ken-Dogger: You see this pic Dixiee?
Dixiee: No, let me see...ah, that's too cute
KD: It is, an old man walking with his best friend
D: Ya know, we might want to do this with your Dad.
KD: Bro, that's a great idea...walking and talking with Man's best friend and my Dad.
D: Dude, you're making me tear up...
KD: I know, Dix, me too...
D: Come on K-Dog, let's get my leash...

MAJOR PROBLEMS

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Ken-Dogger: Hey Brown Sugar, what up?
Brown Sugar: Dude, I’m bummed, I got some problems.
KD: Oh, problems?
BS: Yes Bro…I have some major stuff to do but I don’t want to do it.
KD: You’re thinking avoidance is the answer?
BS: I’m giving it its day…What do you think?
KD: Major problems don’t just disappear, they need to be tackled.
BS: Dude, tell that to our National Leaders…
KD: Amen Sugar, Amen…

YOU KNOW WHAT?

I STILL AIN'T READY...

THIS FROM 2018

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"Dude, I told you before, I'm not ready for another day of this Undude shit, you humans sure can screw the pooch..."

"No, I ain't gonna smile..."

IT'S HOW WE GET ALONG...

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I don't like white or black, I DO like White and Black...