Pre-Ramble:  Hi all – it’s me, Daisy … I’ll be your guest writer for today, since Mom is still crawling around in the yard frantically pulling out dead annuals. … I continue to be amused by her pathetic attempt to keep some semblance of a garden growing out there.  Sure, living in a shady wooded area has its challenges, but I have to think that there is more than just a “zone issue” going on here. I’m thinking user error.

(You wouldn’t know it, but the former owner of our house was a Master Gardener and had left behind an entire phased plan for expansion of his grand vision. The first spring we were here, the grounds sprang alive with colorful groupings of exotic perennials. We aren’t allowed to mention that Mom accidentally pulled most of them out in year two, thinking they were weeds.)

So, whatever – that isn’t what I want to tell you about … I want to tell you about the VIP letter I received in the mail yesterday. You may recall my earlier post (Puppy Primer, April 15, 2009) wherein I offered a few pointers (I am part Pointer, afterall … ) to Bo, the Obama’s new dog. 

Well, lo and behold, Bo wrote back!!  Actually, the letter was probably drafted by some of Bo’s “people” and was signed by First Lady, Michelle Obama (the whole opposable thumbs thing). The letter was printed on a piece of crisp white paper that said “The White House” in blue letters at the top. Along with it was a card with Bo’s official portrait on the front (see above right) and some pertinent doggie info on the back. (Little known facts: Bo’s favorite food is tomatoes! (yuck) … And, even though he is a Portuguese water dog, Bo doesn’t know how to swim … !?)

The Take-Away: Like the Commander-in-Chief, Bo is a personable, responsive, well-mannered guy. I’m thrilled that he would take time out of his busy schedule (“making friends with foreign dognitaries”) to send me a note —

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