Category: Pearl Bailey, The Dog

Take a look at this photo, at first glance; you would think ‘what an adorable puppy’, I mean…so did I. When she was a pup she was a “looker” that’s for sure. We are speaking about, Miss Pearl Bailey, of course, she was five months old in this picture. Now, I ask you to take

In the early morning hours this very morning, Pearl Bailey was awake and spunky and anxious to get out to her Shangri-La. This is a somewhat peculiar behavior for her. Typically, she rises slowly and determinedly as she makes her way down the stairs; stopping to check out all the entrances, her food bowl, and the toy

I am a rule follower. Yes, I have a gypsy spirit but basically, I vibe to order and routine. It has been tough going these past couple of weeks, the Professor’s workload seemingly has prevented any extracurricular or fun activities! Pearl Bailey and Ella have been elated with my new stay-home routine. In their opinion,

Pearl Bailey came sauntering in this afternoon with ashes on her forehead. I said to her, “You’re a little early for Lent, sister, Ash Wednesday is not today – it’s next week.” She stared at me in dismay. I continued, “OK well, let’s talk about what you are giving up for Lent then…after all Ash

I could not let this day end without a complete accounting of Pearl Bailey’s grand escape.  When I say this dame took a powder, I mean she even left Ella behind. The day was a beautiful one, and was preceding about as normal as it could be considering the plethora of activity going-on.  We had

It’s Saturday morning with early chilly temperatures on the Suncoast, so I thought it a great time to get some laundry done. I gathered everything up and headed to the garage. In Florida, it is common for the washer/dryer to be located outside the walls of the main living space – you will commonly find

Courage is beautiful. Cake for dinner is beautiful. Pearl Bailey, when she is clean, is beautiful. I wanted to take this rare opportunity to post this magnificent photo of my diva straight home from the beauty parlor. I tell you, I was rather shocked when I picked her up, I mean, I thought…’is this the

Last night, waiting at the top of the stairs for the rest of her pack to ascend, I found Pearl Bailey bathed in light. Hmm…I thought, is that a halo? Now, as I have clearly demonstrated in previous writings where I have offered her antics as delicately as I can, Miss Pearl Bailey is far

More rain predicted for the Suncoast late this afternoon, and I must tell you all this deluge is leading to my boredom. Being bored, to me, is a near-death occurrence. I would rather walk barefoot on hot coals than let boredom settle in on me! With the sun shining through the clouds that are rolling

OK, so don’t be horrified, Pearl Bailey is fine. Even though her overdose on Milkbones left her rendered temporarily immobile, she’s fine … and back to her daily pursuit of devouring lizards as appetizers, believe me and don’t be fooled! For those of you who have ever owned a retriever, you know this type of