It's me me me me me me me. I'm me. I'm Franklin the Bordernese. I don't know what Bordernese means, but I know it's what I am and that it makes me beautiful and special. And I know that Franklin is my name. Yes! Me! I'm Franklin!
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| Sorry, but I don't feel like looking at the camera right now, but you can still see the pretty colors of my fur. I'm black and white and brindled on my back.
Mom said I could write The News From Dogtown cuz she still has mentalpaws and it makes her head hurt. She has a crystal glass and she's drinking whine. She said I couldn't have any because whine is just for moms who have mentalpaws.
The biggest, bestest news is that we have a new friend. He's come to see us twice. His name is elvisenronshorts.
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Scout even got to go to elvisenronshorts' house to meet his dog, Dixie. Scout said Dixie is real nice for a bitch. Scout and Dixie played chase and spin in circles. I wish I coulda gone, too. Maybe Mom will take me next time. I wanna play with Dixie.
The last time that elvisenronshorts came here, he stayed the whole night. He slept in the bedroom that used to be for Favorite Young Man. Harper and I got in bed with elvisenronshorts and cuddled him. He was very snuggly, I thought, but Harper said that elvisenronshorts is a cover hog. He said elvis rolled himself up in the covers and then every time he turned over he took the sheet and the blanket with him and Harper got cold. Harper would rather sleep with Mom, even though she's fussy with hot flashes, but I like to sleep with elvisenronshorts.
I've lived here with Mom and Harper and Scout for a little more than two years now. It's chilly and rainy outside right now. I'm glad I get to live in the nice cozy house, and Mom is good at putting kibble in our food bowls. Wow! When I was out on my own, I never knew that life could be this good.
Some more biggest, bestest news is that Mom's friends write books, and sometimes she helps a little bit. She's happy because our friend Peaches was here on our blog yesterday. Peaches wrote Day Laughs, Night Cries. You can buy it at amazon at http://www.amazon.com/Day-Laughs-Night-Cries-Fifteen/dp/0988405407.
Mom is also excited because our friend Elisa has a new book that will be available soon. It's called Homeless In Hawaii.
We wish we could meet Elisa. She's real pretty. Mom talks to Elisa on the phone and she says, You is smart. You is kind. You is a good person.
We don't know what in the hell happens to Mom's grammar when she talks on the phone to Elisa.
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| That's Elisa on the right. We're not sure who the girl on the left is, but she looks kinda familiar. She looks a little bit like Mom.
Mom says that Thanksgiving is next week and that she's glad it's early this year because it gives her a head start on her holiday depression. It's a good thing Mom has us to cheer her up. We'll give her lots of hugs and kisses and cuddles. As soon as I finish typing, I'm going to sit next to Mom and we'll read a book together.
I love you a whole bunch, Everybuddy. Elisa, we hope The Zombie Elf is okay. We wish we could kiss him till he's better.
I love you! I love you lots! That's all The News From Dogtown.
Love,
Franklin and the Z-Boys
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1. Thanks for hosting my blog tour yesterday and for supporting me.
ReplyDelete2. That's a change of voice, but a good one. It has "life."
3. It seems as though Elvis is a big guest.
4. Wishing Elisa the best with her forthcoming book.
5. Give Franklin a pat on his head for me.
We were happy to have you, Peaches, and Franklin gets a pat every time I walk past him.
DeleteThe Mentalpaws Chronicles are the bestest and funniest of all!
ReplyDeleteFrank says thanks.
DeleteE was exhausted yesterday. Poor Zombie Elf was miserable. I hope he's doing better today. As for Homeless in Hawaii I think it's amazing like everything E does.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are also doing well my friend. Miss talking to you lately.
We send hugs, kisses, and prayers to the Zombie Elf. We are fine, and we miss you, too. We're glad you can blog some now.
DeleteThis is the sweetest post! Thank you. And that amazing girl next to me--I sure wish we lived closer. I have a feeling we'd be such good friends. :)
ReplyDeleteShe'd love to have a sister.
DeleteWell,Franklin, no matter who or what they are, those are two good looking humans in the picture. And I am still amazed that you can type. One paw at a time? Paw Pecking?
ReplyDeleteMom files my nails so I can type with my fingers and claws. It works good.
DeleteFrankie-san is the third bestest dog it the world. A natural herder, he is close to my heart as I too am a herder. The two that top him....well Dixie, but I admit a certain bias, and the wonderful and (sadly) late Tater Tot. Da Boyz only have confided one complaint re: "mom", when she gets a hot flash in bed, she farts, and at that time doggy camaraderie is out the window and it's every dog for himself.
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I do not fart. The Z-Boys made that up, you herder you.
DeleteI had mentalpaws once but I got better. I hope you can only get it once!
ReplyDeleteMom says it lasts forever and ever.
DeleteGood job, Franklin. And yes, you are a pretty dog!
ReplyDeleteI like the cover of Elisa's new book. Anything with a violin on it has to be good!
Sherry + Elisa = The Music of Angels
DeleteLove the news from Dogtown!
ReplyDeleteThank you, and thank you for endorsing me on LinkedIn.
DeleteFranklin is so handsome! And such a good writer :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad Elvis Aaron Schwartz likes dogs. That's an imperitive for any new men that come into my house. Likes dogs and must at least tolerate cats :)
When I was man shopping, I talked to a guy who said he liked dogs, but he was shocked that mine were in the house. He wasn't the right man for me. Elvis Aaron Schwarz doesn't care if there's dog hair in his bed.
DeleteOkay, good point to remember...someone who can tolerate pet hair in the bed...cause I have that :)
DeleteI enjoyed Franklin's post. It's good to have criteria when it comes to men. I think so.
ReplyDeleteIt's very important for men to be cuddlicious.
DeleteFranklin types really good for a dog. My middle name is Franklin but I don't type too well.
ReplyDeleteFranklin types about 40 words a minute, outstanding since the hair on his paws gets in the way.
DeleteI think I might have metalpaws too, because I drink a lot of whine :)
ReplyDeleteI bet you don't get depressed THIS year. But I know what Franklin is talking about. In Indiana, with the obligations but no kindness from Stud's kids, I would get depressed and stay that way until New Year's Eve. Then make a wish for no more holidays.
ReplyDeleteI'm already depressed. I want holidays to be against the law, but people can still give me presents.
DeleteOh I love Franklin. He so cute. He did you teach him to write? Lol;)))
ReplyDeletewww.thoughtsofpaps.com
No, I didn't teach Franklin how to write. He taught me. He's such a helpful dog.
DeleteDear Franklin, thank you for contacting all of us in this big wide world and letting us know how life is like for you with Janie. I'm glad to know that she keeps your bowl filled with kibbles! Food is so important. At least that's what the three cats with whom I live say.
ReplyDeleteYou know, you might like to meet Samson, the dog who lives with Inger. He, too, writes posts so all of us can know about his world out in the desert in California. If you want to go and read Samson, here's a link for you: http://desertcanyonliving.blogspot.com
Peace and meow from Maggie, Matthew, and Ellie
Hi Dee! I know about Samson. I learned about bitches from him (snicker).
DeleteLove,
Frankie Big Paws
This was so sweet. Franklin and crew can come visit Bumper and Percy and me any time** Peanut would love a visit too. Way to go Franklin!
ReplyDelete** Bumper and Percy are cats...shhh! Don't tell them.
We'll never say a word. Do Bumper and Percy think they are people or dogs or elephants?
DeleteHandsome! Handsome you are!
ReplyDeleteKeep a close eye on Elvis when he comes over. ;)
That is the coolest changing picture of Depp--love it! He is always handsome, too.
(I may have to save me some book money next year. Hoping to buy a Kindle with Christmas money.)
Have a non-flashing weekend. :)
I know I'm handsome cuz Mom always tell me I am. It's easy to keep an eye on elvis. He pets me lots.
DeleteLove,
Frankie Big Paws
Hi Janie, I wanted to let you know that I mentioned you on the Oh How I Miss You blogfest. Just because I'd miss you if you were gone!
ReplyDeleteThat's very, very sweet. Thank you so much. I need to catch up on blogs.
DeleteLove,
Janie
What a sweet post. Just so ya know, for a bitch, I'm pretty nice, too. And as for mentalpaws, theoretically, that's in my rear view mirror, but sometimes, my mental parts take a paws and it takes a while for them to reboot.
ReplyDeleteGood post Janie! :-) VERY creative, and yep, pups DO help us to get through the bad times!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kind Sir.
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