Dear Readers,

Just a quick note to say Happy Howlidays from the Sunshine State! Yes, Momma brought me down early this year to escape the snow and ice and enjoy more time walking around The Cape and playing Frisbee (off leash, still unlawful!) in our big yard. I continue to keep an eye out for the doggie patrol, but I think they may have given up on training Momma. Also, I’m thinking maybe President Biden will give me a pardon if I get in trouble. Just woofin’. (Momma: “No doubt.”)

Speaking of Christmas, Momma didn’t exactly go all out on our decorations. I think we have one red and green dishtowel and this little Santa. Ho-ho-ho. I wonder if he can find a chimney in our building.

Despite the fact that Momma and I came down here for me, she does find time to slip away to play golf. I don’t begrudge her that though, because it means I get quality time with my Marco Island nanny, Janice. She takes me for walks, brushes me, plays with me and gives me treats! It’s all good. Here I am leading Janice around.

Health wise, I am doing pretty well. I still have trouble with breathing at night, but I guess that comes with the territory. Momma usually pets me until I go back to sleep. One might even woof that she is now my support person. Here are some pictures from us chillin’ at home. Just resting up for when the Norgaard boys get here to tease/torture me again.

Momma also breaks off to go shopping once in a while (“I have to go get vittles for us, Lina”). Yesterday her trip to get “vittles” included a stop at the Marco Island “Keep In Touch” gift shop. And what to her wondering eyes should appear? A doggie display featuring Lina Unleashed and Sit Stay Pray! Momma was over-joyed; indeed she thought of it as a Christmas Miracle. And of course she pounced. Only three books left? That is not enough for our following! She’s bringing over more pawdographed copies today.

Lina, Hot dog!

Woofda!