Well here I am again. My Dad is on vacation and I know he just wants to relax and enjoy himself so he asked me again to share some of my thought with you. So many of you told him the last time that you liked my thoughts. Here we go again!

It has been a very interesting summer around here at the rectory. I have two new friends staying with us: Fr. Simon and Fr. Sam. When they first arrived I wasn’t sure what to make of our visitors so I barked my real loud and deep bark to let my Dad know some strangers were here. But once I met them, they both patted me and liked me. They were okay. Now a few weeks later, they even feed me and take me for walks and are always happy to see me when they come home.

While my Dad is away I spent some time at my friend Belle’s house. They have a couple of cats that really don’t like me – and I try to ignore them. Every morning Belle’s Mom Helena takes us to walk on a long road of grass where we meet lots of other dogs. We play and smell and have a wonderful time. I like staying there.

Now I am back in Hudson where Francisco (who also helps my Dad) and his family are taking care of me. They are all nice and like me and give me what I want most – scratches and treats.

By the time you read this my Dad will be home and I will be back with my cousin Honey – oy vey. She is having her first birthday next week but still acts like she is a little puppy. She jumps on everything and everybody; she walks over me like I am not even there and she still chews on my neck. Sometimes I give it back to her…but she really is just a puppy.
Well be sure to say hi to me in the window when you pass by. And know that I am always watching and waiting and ready to greet you!