More than a dog...

...or just a pet.  He was family.
Lomi Marcelo
(October 2011 - January 2016)

Today is one of those times when I hope fervently that dogs truly did have souls.  If they did, I am sure that our Lomi is now barking gloriously - all in his intelligent stance and admirable beauty - in heaven.  And, because he simply can't help it, he would be ordering other dogs about, believing that he is far superior than them, because he knows he was not just a dog nor a pet.  He was a well-loved member of a family - respected for his intelligence, adored for his canine beauty, and loved for his loyalty and sense of family.  

Today, his mission on earth was accomplished, and he now earned his place in heaven to wag his tail about, and bark like he knew what he was "talking" about.  While it hurts to let him go... we would hate for him to suffer physically.  God knows, those vocal cords were made for barking proudly, and communicating intelligently with a touch of arrogance and candor, not for moaning in pain.  In fact, never for moaning in pain... not for our Lomi.  Therefore, with heavy hearts, we accept his destiny and ours, and we let him go as he succumbed to lung tumor and heart failure.

Rest in peace, Lomi boy... if you can, that is, 'cause we know you'd insist on yelling through your high-pitch barking as if you knew it all!  And, you probably do, too!  

We shall miss you!

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Saturday photo

To be nimble, to be quick:  four little shoes for four little feet.

Somebody are starting to be acutely vain and demanding these days, aside from being ultra diva-ish.  They just don't 'demand' regular grooming now, they also 'wail' for nice looking shoes for their regular stroll.  Imagine that?  Before we know it, they'd want a gym of their own.  Hmmm... and we thought these guys are the "low-maintenance" type.  Obviously, we're mistaken.  Oh, well... at least they are lovable.  :)

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Saturday photo




Long weekend... therefore, looooong (cat)nap.


Yep, we have two "spoiled" furry companions at home. One is a "legal and official" member of the family, the other "forced himself" on us... sneaking in and out of our laundry area and the garage to look for something to eat. He looked like a very sorry heap of mess that time.  Our legit furry family member - the 'white one' -  took pity, and would sneak out to share his breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Now, they are the best of friends... but the "illegitimate family member" has become as "spoiled" as the 'white one'... and even exceeded the white one's ultra diva-ish ways. :)  Incredible, I tell ya! 

Anyway, here's to a good night...

"If you're lost, you can look, and you will find me...

...time after time."

It's for my niece who just graduated from High School.  Wow, milestone!  Congrats, bebeh!  We are very proud of you, we love you very much...  we wish you nothing but great things in the next Chapter of your young life: College life!  Mwaaah....  :)  

Good night, world.  See you tomorrow... on Easter morning!  God bless....

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Video credit:  Thanks, YouTube, for the video link.

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Saturday photo

by PAM

'Puppy Love'

Our furry sprinter at home is getting noisier by the day.  He's been using his 'dog voice' on us too much lately, especially after it has become quite apparent to him that we can't stand his ear-splitting barking that we'd usually give in to his whims.  He has become so expressive (through all sorts of 'dog talk') of his 'opinions' and demonstrative of his 'feelings'.  His 'dog instinct' to protect his 'adoptive family' is growing by the day as well.  He has become so loyal, it's almost ridiculous! :)  He has been showing signs of 'identity crisis', too... we think that sometimes, he debates with himself that he might be human rather than dog... and he drives us crazy whenever he does!  He's mostly adorable, and at times horrible.  He is mostly fun, and sometimes a pain in the neck... and ears!  He is mostly a sweetie, and sometimes hellishly hardheaded and extremely diva-ish.  He'd make your blood boil one second, and he'd dazzle you with his cute antics the next.  Yep, he's all that, and more... actually, so much more!

Ah, 'puppy love'... it's complicated!

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Saturday photo

Uhm-hmm, somebody's making friends....

Our furry sprinter at home has been forging some "odd friendship" these days.  This, while President Barack Obama of the United States of America gets four more years... of uphill climb to achieve "friendly friendship" at the Capitol Hill - yep, that one Hill that's painted in red.  In a race that many described as "too close to call", a few hours before the US took to the polls, Mr. Obama prevailed over Mitt Romney.  And Mr. Obama's task after his almost-unlikely re-election is to figure out a way to prevent the US from running over a "fiscal cliff". Apparently, the Republican-controlled Congress is more inclined to stand their ground opposite President Obama's position on budget and tax cuts than to hum a "compromise tune" with the newly elected Chief Executive. President Obama, for his part, is looking and sounding as deep blue as the Hill is as red as any hill could ever be. And so, hammered by divisive politics, the US is staring at yet another difficult standstill in their economic situation, which clings to a flimsy thread above an abysmal depression.

Well, I hope that the USA - especially that "little part" where policies are made - would be painted in "purple" soon for their economy's sake... and for the world economy's sake, too, actually.  There is more to gain in a friendly compromise than in antagonistic stubbornness, most especially when so much is at stake. And, I believe that that applies in most situations everywhere, not just that between the White House and Capitol Hill.

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Saturday Photo

by PAM

Cozy...

Yep, he's a 'piece of work'!  But he usually tries to be independent... and can be cutely inventive, too, whenever he does.  For instance, when he can't get anyone to switch on his little electric fan for him or sit with him under the cool shade of the mango tree outside on scorchingly hot days, he'd usually just lounge on the cool floor by the window, cozy up among the curtains like a real 'diva dog' and stay happy and contented like that... until bath time!    

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'Best friend'...

...he insists!
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by PAM


After a challenging, 'suspense-filled' (hehe...), and incredibly fun day of teamwork and camaraderie at the Research Center earlier today, a furry cuteness took over... 


Back in those first couple of months when he still sat on one's lap...
...willingly - for one whole mimute.


...and powered the rest of the day with mega arf-arfy energy!  Yep, we have a 'furry friend' at home and, gah, he's so full of energy and winning antics, always on his hilarious elements, just too lovable for words!  :)

It didn't take long before he discovered his tank of mega energy!  

Oh, and these days, he makes sure we know that he can't sleep without his electric fan switched on and set to 'gentle' mode. Oh, well... arf, arf!  :)

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