Since returning from her weekend in the country,
Sophie has been doing this.

Moping

The problem is

in the country

Sophie has a fan club

And at home, Sophie only has me.

So I'm letting her mope.

Memory Lane

Sophie at a mere (almost) 6 years old.
This photo always makes me think of Guinness.
Sophie as a pint of Black & Tan

More Snow in Montreal

Sophie and I went for a late afternoon walk in Parc La Fontaine yesterday. I'm growing weary of winter, but there was fresh snow, so the beast was happy.

After this, the camera battery died. We walked for almost two hours and kept crossing paths with the same mother and son who were also on a long walk. By the mid point of the walk, Sophie got excited every time we saw them and greeted them as if they were old friends.
What a goof!

Pablo espouses his theory of life as a dog.
Sophie argues intently

Do not be afraid. They are enjoying their debate, despite sounding a little aggressive at times. While watching this video, you absolutely must NOT take in any of the background. My office is a complete disaster area. Floor to ceiling.
Do not judge me!

SOAPY BRADOR

Notice how she positions herself into the corner of the tub, as far away from the water source as possible.

I was going to wait a few days to post the Soapy Brador series, but the pressure to get on with it has been intense.

We would like to thank Joe for bestowing the name Soapy Brador upon the beast.

*****

Now please scroll down and check out the visitor of the day.

Update: Heidi & Theo, the two rescue doodles, have homes. Good for them!

Guess who came to visit,
prompting Sophie to take a bath?

Soapy Brador photos to follow.

IN OTHER NEWS: Still no word from the dog rescue, but I have since talked to a woman in Vermont about a Labradoodle. It is possible that I have lost my mind? Forget I asked that question.

I have enquired about Heidi

and Theo

They were both rescued from a puppy mill.

I would prefer Heidi.

Sophie would prefer Theo.
We might have to arm/paw wrestle for it.

Someone I know is contemplating a Corgi.

Someone who lives right next door.

I could be mentoring a Corgi Diva.

Must begin preparations.

Disqualified?

Despite long range swimming avec tennis ball and bird retrieving, Sophie was not even considered in the running for the Sporty Dog competition. Determined to correct this injustice she held her own Sophie Minster.

The competition was tough, but Sophie won not only the Sporty Dog category but Best in Show as well.

Vive La Sophie Brador!

Clarification: The various other Minsters (West, Mango, etc.) actually begged Sophie to compete; however, it was only the Sophie Minster that recognized her true greatness as the best beast ever.

Denied Entry
in the not-so-sporty category.

Something about a conflict of interest.
Harumph.

Sophie Dans la Ruelle
Which means that we were in the back lane,
which is a pretty typical Montreal back lane
with lots of snow and graffiti.

Sophie dedicates this video to Merv

Guess Who?!

It's someone we haven't seen in a while, but you can't mistake that dot!

It's Cha Cha!!!!

Cha Cha's owner has just left for Rome to write plays for six months.
Not feeling confident in her Italian, Cha Cha decided to stay in Montreal, but we probably won't get a chance to see her.

We will miss Cha Cha and her mom.

Have a great time in Italy, Diane.
Write well.

See you and Cha Cha this summer!

Sophie was once an in demand singer,
performing at top venues across the globe.

Today, she leads a simpler life, singing as a past-time on the days when the wind blows too cold to actually enjoy the frigid temperatures.

Here she is singing Blackbird, in honour of Joe
(not Biden or the plumber)
and his new bird feeder.

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Blackbird singing in the dead of night
take these broken wings and learn to fly





This is another Canadian Sarah McLachlan singing it. She's okay. Not as good as Sophie though. Too bad we only have stills from Sophie's performance.

Sophie Goes for a Walk
Finale

Sophie goes for a walk 4 from Sophie Brador on Vimeo.

The ending is intentionally ambiguous.
Critics have had a mixed response.

Sophie Goes for a Walk, Part 3

In this episode, it becomes evident why the beast rarely listens to me. Maybe because I rarely stop talking to her?

Sophie going for a walk 3 from Sophie Brador on Vimeo.

to be continued ......

Sophie Goes for a Walk, Part 2

Things start to get really exciting in this episode

(if you missed Part 1, scroll down)

Sophie going for a walk 2 from Sophie Brador on Vimeo.

to be continued .....

Sophie Goes for a Walk, Part 1

Sophie going for a walk 1 from Sophie Brador on Vimeo.

to be continued ......

Last weekend, while I was doing this,

(also known as snow dancing)

Sophie was doing this.



Yelling at Tricky,

Charlot, and a new buddy named,

well, Buddy.

I don't think he likes his name, but he sure liked Sophie and even snuggled with her at night.

Despite some concern on Sophie's part,
she was cool with that.

It helped that he's adorable.

All of these photos are very poorly lit and composed, but none quite so poorly as this one of poor Tricky. This is really and truly his face. See his one green eye ball?

By the way, for those who are confused, yes, this is Charlot and Tricky, our former neighbours.
When Sophie and I moved out of the loft, they also moved, to the country. But Chris still drives in and walks Sophie everyday. She walks other dogs too, but she loves Sophie best of all. Right Chris? :-)

Technical Difficulties sort-of resolved,
and so, with no further fussing about, I present ...

Pink Sophie

Pink Sophie from Sophie Brador on Vimeo.

Pink Sophie some more from Sophie Brador on Vimeo.

Pink Sophie over and over from Sophie Brador on Vimeo.

We are Experiencing
Technical Difficulties
Please Stand By