Ella Fitzgerald turns five years old today! She gets little press because honestly Pearl Bailey gives enough fodder all on her own! Although, Ella is my little “Harry Barker” she is, simply put, a heavenly dog. The day she chose me and I chose her back was a fortunate day indeed. She brings a sense of peace to me, her sweetness and cuddle-bug persona, oh…and the way she adores the Professor, well that just shoots right to my heart.
Now, her sister on the other hand has completely exasperated me this week. I am not kidding when I tell you I have had to wash her face EVERY DAY for the past ten days. Every day she arrives at the sliding glass door with a mask of muddy dirt caked on her beautiful face and torso. I am not sure what drives this behavior or why she chooses to perpetuate it, but I am at my wits end.
I have scheduled the carpet cleaners, the housekeepers and the dog groomer for this coming week. I am serious, if this dame doesn’t toe the line this time, her fate may be sealed. I mean you’re cute, Pearl Bailey, but not that cute! I am watching you!