Eeyore says 'things are looking up'

Not everyone has a file photo of a dog atop an 18-foot manure pile.

I thought I would take advantage of this resource, and post a picture of Shorty playing King of the Hill, while I report the good news on Pookey Bear.

My failure to post updates for the past few days is due to the criticism I have received from certain twenty-somethings, who tell me that my reports often remind them of Eeyore, Winnie the Pooh's dear donkey friend who suffered greatly from the vicissitudes of life.

Can I help it if the horse is sore?

I would dearly love to be able to report, "Well, we saddled up and went riding today!" or "Pookey ran a 15.4 last night--his times are just getting better and better!"

But real life doesn't always work that way. It has its ups and downs.

Fortunately for Pookey Bear, he is once again entering an 'up' phase. After a great deal of soreness last week, he finally is perking back up, and is walking nicely once again.

I am being very careful to keep the Soft Ride boot he is wearing on his RF from twisting; so far, it seems to be affording him enough protection and cushion that he is once again comfortable both at rest and in motion.

Tomorrow, photos!

Today, an observation from Eeyore:

"It's snowing still," said Eeyore gloomily.

"So it is."

"And freezing."

"Is it?"

"Yes," said Eeyore.

"However," he said, brightening up a little, "we haven't had an earthquake lately."