Sage And Bees

 Once a year, the white sage grows huge and flowers.  I'm not a fan of this sage's smell but the bees love it.  Wish we could benefit from some of their work's byproduct.
Our bees tend to be very docile so there's never been a worry of stings.

The Dogs

Our neighbor posted this picture from the dog park.  Stella, Banco and Fossy having some fun.

Bonkers Banco

We used to think this was a way to cool down but it's cold in here this morning.

Cool Banco

After a few minutes in the SoCal sun, Banco retreats to the coolness of concrete.

2 On The Ball, 2 In Reserve

 Taking turns or survival of the fittest?

Weekend Shank

Post shank steak bliss below

Banco At Play

In the three weeks we've had Banco, she has begun to learn how to play.  Tug of war and a whiffle ball are her preferred past times when she's not running around with her pals at the dog park.

What Ever Happened To....

Mom recently sent me this article about the Carvel's I worked at during my high school years and college summers. They paid way over minimum wage and the people that worked there were mostly great.  Another tall Lithuanian blond, Larry, and I were Mr. Silverman's "fair haired boys". A sitcom, ala "Are You Being Served", could have been produced about that store.

Banco Meets Ellen

Sunset Blvd. Wisdom

Banco Settles In

After two weeks, Banco is figuring out her favorite places to see the world pass by.

Banco Waits

The dog waits patiently outside the bedroom when WL's alarm goes off.  She knows a walk to the dog park is near once he emerges.

Angry Squirrel

I woke up today to a squirrel on the hedge outside the living room window. It was clicking its tail and squirrel screaming at the house.  It lasted 40 minutes. Maybe he was hexing Banco for messing up his feeding out back. Banco likes to chase the squirrels away from the bird feeder.

Weekend Banco

Maui Onion Soup

Maui onions are in season and today I whipped up an onion soup.  Very simple.  Although onions are not good for dogs, Banco liked the scent of butter and onions sauteing.

Afternoon Banco

You can see by the second picture how skinny Banco is and that she needs to add a few pounds.