First Real Snowfall Of The Season

Here in Chicago. I had no idea. Just took Rainey out to go for an evening walk, and there was a light snowfall! Of course, it always seems special and pleasant and new when its the first time of the season--though as we all know, I'll feel differently about it come April. But oh well. I still enjoy it just the same every Fall. Rainey and I enjoyed a walk in our local park for about an hour in the new snow. Not much on the ground, just enough to make a light, slightly slushy covering that will no doubt melt soon. The walk was only marred by a man out with a girl I presumed to be his daughter, and their dog. Perhaps needless to say, they didn't feel the need to have the dog on a leash. Seems like there are more and more people like that these days. Which is fine--if you have a well-trained dog you can control. Which these people didn't. However, I managed to hold my patience until the third time their dog came running over and getting Rainey worked up in the process. It was then that I observed to them that they really should have their dog on a leash. But did the man do anything about it? Of course not. Then, the dog came running over a fourth time--at which point I was inclined to make the observation that perhaps the man should set an example in responsibility for the girl. But the dog went running right back, so I waited to see what would happen, and that time the man put a leash on the dog. So I held my tongue and went about my way thinking, yup, just another case of what a friend of mine would call obviously The Most Important Person In The City Of Chicago.

I Think I'll Start My Bucket List

1. See Austin City Limits live...you know, in Austin...although, according to the website, they are going to have a new home in 2010, so doesn't look very much like I'll get to see the "famed sound stage"...so who knows, maybe I'll scratch this one...

2. Go to British Columbia.

3.

Rainey's Favorite Forest Preserve

Rainey's New Second Favorite Forest Preserve

I Feel Old And Weak And Lazy

It was not so long ago that, on days like the one pictured above, and nights too, I'd say, hmmm, nice day, put on a coat, get some gloves, and take the dog for a walk. Today, however, we're having our first day of the season that you could call actually cold, and it's dark out, and I really don't want to take poor Rainey out, and I doubt that I will. I finally turned on the radiators, and it's pretty nice in here--whereas it is dark and cold outside. So, I filled Rainey's super duper tough kong with peanut butter, assured her she is the best dog ever, and am trying not to feel too guilty about it. Tomorrow, Rainey, tomorrow! I promise!