HBO: The Alzheimer's Project

Scanning through the channels recently, I came across a documentary on HBO entitled The Alzheimer's Project. Having a Mother who is suffering from this terrible disease, it caught my eye. The episode was called Grandpa, do you know who I am and was hosted by Maria Shriver. Normally, I can take-it-or leave-it regarding HBO programming, however I must admit that this was one of the best , if not the best documentary I had ever seen. Maria Shriver does a superb job of presenting her own experience with Alzheimer's in talking about her father, Sergent Shriver. The children in this video bring a whole new perspective to dealing with Alzheimer's.

Please take the time to view this video.

http://www.hbo.com/alzheimers/grandpa-do-you-know-who-i-am.html

The Leopard Snuggie

The Results

Well, I got the haircut. Evidently because I had matting, they had to cut me especially short. What were Dennis and Carol thinking? It's like 10 degrees outside. Fortunately, Carol wraps me in Kristen's leopard snuggie to keep me warm! Here are a couple of pictures post haircut. One is of me sitting on my chair, keeping a watch out for bunnies, squirrels, and the hot blond lab from across the ditch! Wait until she sees my new do.... she'll be putty in my paws!

Haircut Time

This morning, as I am manning my daily sentry post on Dennis and Carol’s bed, I hear the familiar jingling sound of the tags on my collar. I don’t typically wear the collar around the house, so I know when I hear that sound there’s going to be something exciting going on. Glancing out the window, I know we aren't going for a walk, because it is raining and snowy. That means one of two things: we are either going to Grandma’s, or …. (gulp) I can hardly bring myself to say it…..we are going to Jane’s Pampered Pets. Considering it is only 7:15 in the morning, I know my fate. It’s haircut time. Don’t get me wrong, I know my parents mean well, but do I really need a haircut? The yellow lab from across the ditch doesn’t think so, if you know what I’m saying, heh heh. Anyway, all I can say is they better not put a bow in my hair!

Pictures to follow….

I've Digressed...

In the past couple of months, I’ve digressed from the original intent of this blog. The one thing I did not want this to become was a political and/or religion forum for use in blowing off steam. The original intent was to be a whimsical insight to the daily life of Jack, the Goldendoodle.

I’ve owned several dogs in my life, and some of them have been very good dogs, but in my opinion, none match the intelligence and loyalty this dog has to offer. The world could learn a lot from Jack. He loves everyone! He has no biases!

So from this point forward, look for this blog to be more about Jack’s life, and less about my opinions.