Doggone Darling. National Photo Month, Day 5

"I've got my eye on you, Squirrel." -- Barney

If man has benefited immeasurably by his association with the dog, what, you may ask, has the dog got out of it? His scroll has, of course, been heavily charged with punishments:  he has known the muzzle, the leash, and the tether; he has suffered the indignities of the show bench, the tin can on the tail, the ribbon in the hair; his love life with the other sex of his species has been regulated by the frigid hand of authority, his digestion ruined by the macaroons and marshmallows of doting women. The list of his woes could be continued indefinitely. But he has also had his fun, for he has been privileged to live with and study at close range the only creature with reason, the most unreasonable of creatures.

--James Thurber, introduction to The Fireside Book of Dog Stories

In honor of National Pet Week (May 6-12) link up your pet posts to Sharla's Rockin' Pet Linky Party. Link opens May 6.

Throughout my life, my dogs have given, and received, unconditional love. Can't beat that.

Make it a great day!

Linking to:

Simple and Sweet Fridays
Weekly Top Shot
Camera Critters
Rockin' Pet Linky Party

Some Like it Hot, Some Like it Cold

Things have been crazy busy at work and in life lately, which has dramatically cut into my thrifting, blogging and crafting time.

A few weeks ago, we made a trip to Illinois to visit my husband's parents after his dad had a medical procedure. We did get away for a short time to check out a sale in a beautiful red barn on the outskirts of the city. Lots of wonderful antiques and vintage items to choose from. We found these wonderful Thermos to add to our collection. They are in great condition and the prices were amazingly reasonable.

It's thrilling to find the older ones that have the cork stoppers.

My daughter and her boyfriend picked up this pretty steel Thermos with its (once again) trendy aqua lid. I picked up the plaid version at a recent estate sale.

So what does Barney have to do with Thermos collecting? Absolutely nothing. I just threw in this photo because Barney's so cute. Now that spring's arrived, he's enjoying romping in the grass and playing with his stick. Just as the toddler who would rather play with a cardboard box than an expensive toy, Barney would rather chew a stick than his red rubber bone.


Make it a great day!

Linking to:

Share the Love Wednesday at Very Merry Vintage Style
Time Travel Thursday at The Brambleberry Cottage
What's It Wednesday at Ivy and Elephants
Vintage Thingie Thursday at The Coloradolady
Fridays Unfolded at Stuff and Nonsense
Get Schooled Saturday at Too Much Time on My Hands