Goodbye, Earl

My favorite comic strip, which I read on washingtonpost.com, is Mutts by Patrick McDonnell. It is at times poignant, clever, thought-provoking and amusing.

It stars Earl and Mooch, a dog and cat, respectively, whose owners are doting and loving, as well as loved by Earl and Mooch.

Well, sad news tonight that the real-life Earl has died. He was Patrick's companion for more than 18 years. He is survived by Patrick and his wife, Karen, their cat MeeMow, and the entire Mutts family.

At times like these, I give Kate an extra kiss and hug.

A sing along

I like the Dixie Chicks. I stuck with them through the whole Bush brouhaha.

Here's a beagle singing to their hit "Landslide."

Please bear in mind I'm not trying to horn in on my colleague and fellow blogger John Barry's domain.