SINGING - by Freddy the Rhodesian Ridgeback

When my man human plays his trumpet, wowzers, something takes a hold of me, right in my heart. I can't help it. My muzzle points to the sky and out of the depths of me comes loud, wonderful music. I just let it rip without a thought for anything else. Always on key, hitting just the right note, singing to the wide open sky. I'm the big guy, the Rhodesian Ridgeback.

Boom,there she is, Kaede,right alongside me, singing her little heart out. She feels it too, the wildness in all of us that has been tamed and calmed.

Together, the music takes us to another time and place. We're not sure where it is or when it was but it's in our souls and hearts and memories. It's somewhere wild and free where we run like the wind, we answer to no one, a place without fences or rules; we run the land living on our guile and wits.


Anyway, have to go now; they are opening the magic cupboard where the food comes from and I don't want to be late. Maybe being free and wild isn't all it's cracked up to be in my dreams. There's a lot to be said for a warm bed and three square meals a day.


Until next time, Freddy.

Afternoon Skiing with the Humans - by Kaede

It's been a long time since I have written about my life. Last time I promised I would tell you a bit about my life when I first went to live with my lady but that can keep. I am pretty excited to tell you about what we do here when it's winter time and there is snow. 

We go skiing. Well, I don't, of course. I run and run and run like the wind with Freddy. I jump on his head, we chase each other through the woods and it is just wonderful. We meet other dogs and greet and sniff them then we run on again.

That's me, see, in the front. You can just see Freddy and our human lady behind me. So much fun.

Once when we were out there, Freddy cut himself really badly on a branch in the woods. Our humans made him wear a t-shirt. I have to tell you, he looked pretty funny. So funny that I thought I would let you all see and decide for yourselves.

See, I was right. I was right. He does look pretty funny.  They posed him like that so they could take his picture. I think they laughed at him too!!

I'm also showing you a picture of me and Freddy with our winter coats on. Don't you think we look beautiful? Especially me. Pretty in pink, don't you think?

That's it for now folks. I'll do better and tell you more about my life very, very soon. Gotta' go skiing now.
Love from Kaede & Freddy