That’s all I’ve got. No punchline…just the beginning of my adventure today, my very first trip downtown. We went to the Wrightwood Tap in Lincoln Park, not  far from where my mom lived before she met and married my dad and moved to the suburbs. My shelter was having a fundraiser at the Wrightwood Tap. I was a little skittish at first since I didn’t know anyone and there were several BIG dogs at the door. But I just went with it. I’m 10 months old now and it’s time I hung with the big dogs. We had a good time. On the way home, we stopped at a restaurant and dined al fresco. I didn’t know what al fresco meant but it apparently means all sorts of people stop by on the sidewalk, tell me I’m cute and let me lick them. And the waitress wanted to take me home. I love the city!

I learned two things today:

That dog I hear barking back at me whenever I bark in the backyard…it’s me!

And that face that scares me when I peer into puddles…yep, that’s me too.

Who knew? Just an echo and my reflection. Good to know.

I have a new friend! I don’t actually know if my friend is a boy or a girl, so I guess it’s more of an acquaintance. I think it’s a schnauzer. It’s funny how dogs look like their owners; they always  look a little crabby so I never say hi. But I really shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. Or a dog by its owner. Good to know you, neighbor!

Partied hard last night with my cousins Joseph and Luke. And I’m definitely feeling it today. Those boys know how to have a good time and boy do they have a lot of tasty toys. (just kidding. it was only one tiny game piece.) Better sign off now. I can’t keep my eyes open any longer.