Adventures with Ollie RSS

Chickie (pre-fight mode) As part of the elaborate Easter celebrations within the Chamberlain household, my wife bought my daughter a yellow baby chick. It’s actually a wind-up toy. When released, Chickie (as I’ve named it) does a maniacal dance, bobbing … Continue reading →

Disco dancing (possibly Germany, circa 1976) If you’re like me, you sometimes wonder, “Hey, is my dog mentally ill?” For instance, in the morning I sometimes take Ollie the Pug for a walk. This is mostly so he can use … Continue reading →

Having a dog is a bit like having a toddler. When you have one (a toddler I mean) you get approached by all sorts of folk who adore little kids. It’s rather fun. Added bonus: you get to do goofy … Continue reading →

This is not the toddler outfit… My mother, who turns 84 today, just had a hip replacement. Apparently, the typical hospital stay for this procedure is three days — she was in for three weeks. When you’re in your eighties, … Continue reading →

Apparently, watching The Adventures of Milo and Otis is a rite of passage for any pug dog owner. Sort of like gravel pit parties in the interior of British Columbia. I watched a bit of the film this weekend, and … Continue reading →

Ollie the Pug … about to receive his massage It’s the life of Riley for Ollie the Pug. He gets free meals, snacks, a comfortable bed. And he doesn’t do a lick of work. And, perhaps best of all, he … Continue reading →

For a long time, I’ve wanted to buy this leather couch from Chintz & Company. Chintz & Company is an upscale furniture store in Victoria. That’s where I saw the couch. It is constructed in a classic style, like something … Continue reading →

Ollie anticipates more kooky snow hijinx… The snow returned to Victoria last week. A really big snow dump. I was really, really hoping we’d had it with snow for the season. Ollie the Pug enjoys the snow. He sort of … Continue reading →

Ollie contemplates future bowl-licking activities… The line between bona fide affection and satisfying our selfish needs is very fine, my friends. Take this morning. As I sat at the breakfast table, eating my oatmeal with pumpkin seeds (a detestable meal, … Continue reading →

Ollie the Pug – He prefers being warm The current cold snap is adversely affecting the Chamberlain household. The problem is that Ollie the Pug dislikes going outside in the cold. Fair enough. Few of us do. In fact, I … Continue reading →