A chronicle of life with dogs, or what you will. By Jessi ChartierTumblr (3.0; @pensandpaws)http://pensandpaws.com/<a href="http://dougrichardson.com/2012/dogfights-and-rewrites-with-george-lucas">Link: Get off your arse and play</a>: <p>Images of George Lucas improving in a studio office are the best reminder to do the one thing that makes life fun: <em>play</em>.</p>http://pensandpaws.com/post/16425807478http://pensandpaws.com/post/16425807478Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:07:10 -0600<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwo7cjJQ0x1qzknqgo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Sometimes it’s hard to remember these two are *not* from the same littler and are *not* the same mixed breeds.</p>http://pensandpaws.com/post/14679931536http://pensandpaws.com/post/14679931536Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:57:55 -0600<p>Me: You can’t come up on the couch.<br/> Oscar: I’m not on the couch; I’m just coming up to kiss you.<br/> M: Keep your back feet on the floor.<br/> O: How can I when I’m now in your lap?<br/> M: Dog.<br/> O: I’m not on the couch; I’m in your lap. Sleeping.</p>http://pensandpaws.com/post/14429802164http://pensandpaws.com/post/14429802164Sun, 18 Dec 2011 18:37:22 -0600<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvjjce3vBX1qzknqgo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Maddy: I am the bat. The night is mine.</p> <p>Oscar: Can I leave now? She’s scaring me.</p>http://pensandpaws.com/post/13598630260http://pensandpaws.com/post/13598630260Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:55:25 -0600dogsphoto<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqexj7rSp51qzknqgo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>The one advantage of having a barometer for a dog.</p> <p>Oscar’s face tells us there is about 90% rain. Thunderstorms about 10 minutes out. Better close all the windows.</p>http://pensandpaws.com/post/9320948579http://pensandpaws.com/post/9320948579Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:25:55 -0500Me: Why is there a half-eaten pizza box on the floor?<br /> Maddy: 'Cuz you forgot to take it out to the garbage. Duh.<br /> Me: ...<br /> Maddy: What? <br /> Me: You win this round.http://pensandpaws.com/post/9252047551http://pensandpaws.com/post/9252047551Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:02:53 -0500<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpopioM9rg1qzknqgo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>She may not look it, but this little girl is sopping wet. But CLEAN!</p>http://pensandpaws.com/post/8709606058http://pensandpaws.com/post/8709606058Tue, 09 Aug 2011 18:35:12 -0500<a href="http://dogs.icanhascheezburger.com/2011/08/04/funny-dog-pictures-cindy-golden-retriever-honorary-nurse/">Hooray for therapy dogs! </a>: <p>A regular therapy dog is given honorary nurse certificate. :)</p>http://pensandpaws.com/post/8622139569http://pensandpaws.com/post/8622139569Sun, 07 Aug 2011 19:26:36 -0500<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpiyhe88Cr1qzknqgo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>The temp is not pulling his weight around here. I think our office manager gave him the wrong idea of what is acceptable around here.</p>http://pensandpaws.com/post/8570444354http://pensandpaws.com/post/8570444354Sat, 06 Aug 2011 16:03:14 -0500<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpdu68lNVF1qzknqgo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Office manager hard at work.</p>http://pensandpaws.com/post/8455181788http://pensandpaws.com/post/8455181788Wed, 03 Aug 2011 21:42:07 -0500<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loyy4pcrvD1qzknqgo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Sleepy Oscar is sleepy. With toy.</p>http://pensandpaws.com/post/8109811387http://pensandpaws.com/post/8109811387Tue, 26 Jul 2011 20:43:34 -0500<span id="video_player_7211302174">[<a href="http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash" target="_blank">Flash 10</a> is required to watch video.]</span><script type="text/javascript">renderVideo("video_player_7211302174",'http://pensandpaws.com/video_file/7211302174/tumblr_lnsbv6ocBB1qzknqg',400,225,'poster=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lnsbv6ocBB1qzknqg_r1_frame1.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lnsbv6ocBB1qzknqg_r1_frame2.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lnsbv6ocBB1qzknqg_r1_frame3.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lnsbv6ocBB1qzknqg_r1_frame4.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lnsbv6ocBB1qzknqg_r1_frame5.jpg')</script><br/><br/><p>Oscar being a dog: head out window.</p>http://pensandpaws.com/post/7211302174http://pensandpaws.com/post/7211302174Sun, 03 Jul 2011 20:21:59 -0500<p>The tulips are straightening up through the soil! Hooray! This means soon, we can hang out on the front porch and watch the world go by. It’s one of Oscar’s and Maddy’s favorite things to do.</p>http://pensandpaws.com/post/4315589493http://pensandpaws.com/post/4315589493Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:48:32 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lht836hNsh1qzknqgo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Favorite spot of my dog’s face: the soft spot in between his nose and mouth. I call it his Gustof Mustache.</p>http://pensandpaws.com/post/3749345925http://pensandpaws.com/post/3749345925Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:37:30 -0600<span id="video_player_3709482741">[<a href="http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash" target="_blank">Flash 10</a> is required to watch video.]</span><script type="text/javascript">renderVideo("video_player_3709482741",'http://pensandpaws.com/video_file/3709482741/tumblr_lhplliVyI41qzknqg',400,327,'poster=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lhplliVyI41qzknqg_r1_frame1.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lhplliVyI41qzknqg_r1_frame2.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lhplliVyI41qzknqg_r1_frame3.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lhplliVyI41qzknqg_r1_frame4.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lhplliVyI41qzknqg_r1_frame5.jpg')</script><br/><br/><p>Us: let’s block the couch so dogs can’t get on it when we’re gone. Oscar: oh look! Meh hoomanz put pilloz on couch fer me!</p>http://pensandpaws.com/post/3709482741http://pensandpaws.com/post/3709482741Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:37:34 -0600<span id="video_player_3096857004">[<a href="http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash" target="_blank">Flash 10</a> is required to watch video.]</span><script type="text/javascript">renderVideo("video_player_3096857004",'http://pensandpaws.com/video_file/3096857004/tumblr_lg2iurzarl1qzknqg',400,225,'poster=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lg2iurzarl1qzknqg_frame1.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lg2iurzarl1qzknqg_frame2.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lg2iurzarl1qzknqg_frame3.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lg2iurzarl1qzknqg_frame4.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lg2iurzarl1qzknqg_frame5.jpg')</script><br/><br/><p>Watch carefully: Maddy’s nub is an indicator of how psyched up she is.</p>http://pensandpaws.com/post/3096857004http://pensandpaws.com/post/3096857004Thu, 03 Feb 2011 19:50:57 -0600<span id="video_player_3069382141">[<a href="http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash" target="_blank">Flash 10</a> is required to watch video.]</span><script type="text/javascript">renderVideo("video_player_3069382141",'http://pensandpaws.com/video_file/3069382141/tumblr_lg02cleh3m1qzknqg',400,225,'poster=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lg02cleh3m1qzknqg_r1_frame1.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lg02cleh3m1qzknqg_r1_frame2.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lg02cleh3m1qzknqg_r1_frame3.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lg02cleh3m1qzknqg_r1_frame4.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lg02cleh3m1qzknqg_r1_frame5.jpg')</script><br/><br/><p>Our Maddy girl loves this blizzard.</p>http://pensandpaws.com/post/3069382141http://pensandpaws.com/post/3069382141Wed, 02 Feb 2011 11:09:28 -0600<p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ld525t8iUe1qzh4x8.jpg" align="middle" height="406" width="545"/></p> <p>A big thanks to Bonnie and her staff at <a title="Central Bark Chicago" href="http://www.centralbarkusa.com/locations/chicagoavondale.html">Central Bark Doggie Daycare in Chicago</a>. Our pups, who have play dates every Tuesday, came home carrying a goody bag. Inside we found theses little guys. Look at those cute faces. It’s when you turn them around that hilarity ensures:</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ld52981Iwc1qzh4x8.jpg" align="left" height="154" width="207"/></p> <p>They’re actually poop bag dispensers. Suddenly, their faces have…purpose. This is seriously the best idea ever; I dare you to show me a dog owner who doesn’t need these. These little serious critters went straight onto our dogs’ leashes.</p> <p>So, super thanks, Bonnie! We, and I’m sure all the neighbors in the hood, really appreciate the gift. :)</p>http://pensandpaws.com/post/2149486815http://pensandpaws.com/post/2149486815Wed, 08 Dec 2010 20:19:00 -0600<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7xq4eVwQT1qzknqgo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Our spitfire of a Maddy girl has been sleeping all day; she had a very full weekend.</p>http://pensandpaws.com/post/1033275312http://pensandpaws.com/post/1033275312Sun, 29 Aug 2010 17:20:55 -0500<p>My summer goal: create a habit of getting up every Mon-Fri morning and working out. How am I doing? Out of the past 26 work days, I have worked out for 25 of them, and I’m still paying for that day off. I was sooooo tired that entire day.</p> <p>So now, will I not only continue my work out goal, I’m adding a goal: create a habit of getting home every Mon-Fri evening and writing for 30 minutes. I’m hoping that I can expand that, but I figure, I love to rewatch two 30 minute Venture Bros. episodes a night; I will sacrifice 1 to my own creation (Sorry Doc and Jackson, but ya gotta chase that unicorn once in awhile, right?).</p>http://pensandpaws.com/post/939915099http://pensandpaws.com/post/939915099Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:06:00 -0500