Yep, I am slowly getting into the mood of the holidays even with getting a late start. First the parental units decided to explore India and I did NOT get to go. They sent me to camp which meant no Thanksgiving treats. So I am late to the party of healthy holiday snacks.
Mom and Dad decided to go on a research outing that consisted of cultural adventure and vegetarian eating. They are currently working on a new cookbook and wanted to research spices, ideas for recipes and diversity to peoples eating choices on this side of the world.
That’s OK cause I am not really into vegetarian food unless it has broccoli in it as the crowns are my favorite.
However, I was a little jealous when I heard about all of the animals especially the dogs. I overheard Mom talk about one friendly dog where they stayed that would follow her around in the morning. She was bragging that he was not even on a leash and just went where she went. What! Someone moving in on my property! I was not happy about that.
I also heard that most of the animals roam around like people without being tethered to anything. Maybe I should go to India since the animals seem to be the bosses – that would be the ultimate holiday gift!
And…there was a dog on one of their flights. Now that would have made me crazy to have to hold it that long so it’s probably better I stayed home. 24 hours of travel would have been a bit much both ways but then again I would have loved to roam the aisles of Air France eating all the leftovers from everyone who did not want their meal.
The one highlight upon coming home is there is a new puppy in our neighborhood – she’s a 10 week old Great Dane and Mom and I got to play with her on our walks the last 2 days. Hmm – maybe I can coax Dad into getting me a puppy for Christmas.
Love,
Perry
Yes, folks this is a REAL thing – I even heard it on CNN. Dr. Heather Silvestri was being interviewed by @alisynCamerota on @NewDay and I realized why I’ve been MIA.
You can tell Fall has crept into Los Angeles. It is chillier in the morning and darker and Mom is happy that I’m sleeping in a little more.
As you can see that Trump Wall concept really didn’t work out. But then again, from this advantage point I can look out for Hillary to see if she is having any substantial press conferences. All I can gather is politics are more dysfunctional than the neighbor’s dog and my relationship, which is extremely cantankerous.
I did have a few visitors. The Gabbs came over to see me and give me the proper attention and affections I so require – there are 5 of them, although only 4 came but there was enough loves, hugs and pets to last for a while. As you can see, I was trying to be non-photogenic.
It sure has been WARM this weekend. No matter where I try to lay down I am very hot. Even under the bed. Some El Nino!
Trump has nothing on MY Wall!
I guess I really didn’t realize how postal I was becoming. It was not a pretty scene at all. Now we have “The Wall” and back to more training. Does this learning ever stop? At least I know that the row of chairs just drives Dad crazy…
We got a visit from the NJ Twin Cousins Drew and Coulston. They were in Los Angeles to attend the 
Everyone is in an uproar about the election and it is just too ugly to comment on so I will not go there. I will stay in my safe place as so many millennials require.
Hello People!
Hello Beautiful People!
Dad became a tree hugger and hugged an 800-year-old tree that is taller than the tower of Pisa. They didn’t even bring me back a t-shirt, but Dad got one from this cool natural foods store called 
The parentals went with their good friends Roxanne and George who they visited after the conference. Roxanne teaches those Motivational Interviewing trainings to humans in Canada. Remember us canines don’t need motivation, but I still am bummed I did not get to visit them as I heard they like dogs.
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