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<title>DeeDee's Diary</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 07:05:38 PDT</pubDate>
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		<title>We're moving!  We're moving!  We're moving! &amp; illness news...</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 19 Jun 2012 17:42:51 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy signed her lease today and we will be working to move her into her new condo this week.  It's  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy signed her lease today and we will be working to move her into her new condo this week.  It's a nice end-unit two bedroom with a deck and huge large common area back yard.  We even have a basement too!  Unfortunately, it's all hardwood floors, but Mommy is going with her mommy to clean the place, move some small items, and potentially purchase large rugs.  Mommy will also need to purchase more baby gates for the new place.

Also, I had been ill since Mother's Day.  I am better now though Mommy is still being cautious and I'm still taking medicine.  It was an interesting awakening on Mother's Day for Mommy.  I had diarrhea then vomited once then continued to have diarrhea.  Mommy was supposed to go with Grandmom on a trip the day after Mother's Day, but the morning of their scheduled departure, my diarrhea was black.  This is called melena which is evidence of digested blood meaning I was bleeding from my upper gastrointestinal tract.  My gums looked a little pale to Mommy so she and her Mommy cancelled/delayed the trip so that I could go to the veterinarian.  It's funny that Mommy is a veterinarian and has to take me to a veterinarian, but she doesn't work at a veterinary clinic or hospital and doesn't have the equipment or an entire pharmacy to dispense me medication.  She took me to the original vet that she worked at.  She loves everyone there!  They took x-rays to make sure there wasn't any evidence of something obstructing my GI system, ran a little bloodwork to make sure I wasn't dehydrated and didn't lose too much blood, did a physical exam, and put me on special & exceptionally yummy canned food and medication.  My black diarrhea stopped a couple days later and I seemed slightly less peppy but I was doing fine.  Mommy and Grandmom took an abbreviated trip and visited Grand Haven and Holland while oldest auntie took care of me.  I have been doing pretty good since then and have enjoyed eating wet food.  Mommy started adding in my regular, dry food today and hope that I can be on my normal food in about a week if everything goes well.

On another note, Mommy's friend's doggy had a seizure on Sunday.  This was the first seizure that anyone had witnessed and Mommy's friend's dog is the right age for them to show up if it is idiopathic epilepsy.  He's four years old and if a dog has epilepsy, it's likely to start up with a dog is between ~1-5 years of age.  Since his seizure was short and none have occurred since Sunday, Mommy's friend is just going to monitor his dog and keep track of any further seizures.  If there are many seizures or if any seizures last longer than ~5 minutes, Mommy's friend's dog will have to get to the vet and get medication.  We hope everything will be okay and that perhaps he may not have any further seizures.  If he does need medications to help reduce and control the seizures, it will be okay too, but we hope it doesn't come to that.

Well, Mommy is excited to be moving into our new place so I better wrap this entry up.  Hope everyone is staying cool if it's hot out there like it is in Michigan!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Graduation!!!!!!!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:55:49 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy's graduating this Friday and then we'll be moving after she takes a few trips.  First, she'll  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy's graduating this Friday and then we'll be moving after she takes a few trips.  First, she'll be going to Mackinac Island to have fun with her colleagues to celebrate and say good bye since everyone is moving all over the country for whatever lies beyond school.  She is also taking me to the school for my annual visit and booster vaccinations, heartworm test, and maybe so she can look at my eyes.  She has been learning a lot on her last clinical rotation, ophthalmology.  Doggy and kitty eyes are no longer just round organs for vision anymore to her and she enjoys examining the different parts of the eyes.  I hope she doesn't really look too much at my eyes since she uses equipment that shines bright lights.  Anyways, I hope my visit goes well.  Also in May, two of Mommy's friends will be getting married, then Mommy will be going to Chicago with her Mommy, and then she'll be going to California to help her friend move there.  When she gets back, she and her sisters are going to have a spa day, and eventually, she and I will spend wonderful quality time together.  She's still trying to find our home for the next three years, but she thinks she has almost decided on where we will end up.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Good news!</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:51:42 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>First of all, Happy New Year and bah to superstitions.  Mommy received good news today which made he ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ First of all, Happy New Year and bah to superstitions.  Mommy received good news today which made her happy on this Friday the 13th.  After graduation from veterinary school, she's going to start a residency.  Her top choice offered her the position so we can start making plans for the future.  It's a three year program so Mommy will continue to be busy, but she's excited.  I'm happy when Mommy's happy.  Also, she found out yesterday that she passed her licensing board exam which means that there is only a few months until she becomes a doctor once she graduates.

In other news, Mommy bought me a new bed that is like a cave.  Of course I prefer cuddling up to Mommy or being cozy on Mommy's bed, but it's neat.  Also, I love the dental chews that Mommy bought me for my birthday.  I can't have them every day because they make my poop too soft, but I enjoy them a 2 or 3 times a week.  Check out the chews at <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert(\'Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.\');" href="http://tartarshield.com/">tartarshield.com</a>.  Delicious and good for my teeth!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mommy being sick = More cuddle time :)</title>
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				<pubdate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:23:24 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It's nearly Christmas and Mommy has been home a lot lately because she's sick.  She spends a lot of  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's nearly Christmas and Mommy has been home a lot lately because she's sick.  She spends a lot of time sleeping and keeps a warmer on her tummy which I cozy up next to, but she also spends a lot of time in the bathroom.  :(  She either has some kind of viral infection (i.e., stomach flu) or possibly cryptosporidiosis which is an infection with a protozoal parasite that you can get from infected animals.  She might go to the doctor tomorrow because it's nearly been a week since she's gotten sick, though she did improve over the first 4-5 days.  Unfortunately, it's gotten worse today.  She was possibly going to take me to Atlanta after Christmas so we could see our friends there, but she's going to probably stay in Michigan to make up the work for her current clinical rotation since she's missed so much.  We're wishing everyone and every animal a healthy, happy holiday.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Tomorrow, I'll have been on this planet for a decade!!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 8 Sep 2011 20:49:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>WooHoo!  It's my birthday tomorrow!!!  I'll be 10 years old, but I don't feel like my age.  I have l ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WooHoo!  It's my birthday tomorrow!!!  I'll be 10 years old, but I don't feel like my age.  I have lots of energy and still like to play.  It's unfortunate because Mommy has been mind-bogglingly busy these past three weeks.  She's been at her school working with horses.  She's usually gone for 12-20 hours each day and when she comes home, she really only has time to check e-mail and goes to sleep only to wake up and do it all over again.  Her roommates have been taking care of me so I'm doing all right.  I just miss my Mommy.  She bought me dental treats for my birthday which she thinks arrived, but she needs to go to the post office to pick up the package.  Unfortunately, she won't be able to head over there until possibly Saturday.  Anyways, I'm just a content doggy who will be a wise age of ten.  Happy birthday to me!!!  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Summer adventures!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/730243</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 10:33:50 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well, Mommy's been having adventures.  I've been at home waiting for her to come back.  Her roommate ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, Mommy's been having adventures.  I've been at home waiting for her to come back.  Her roommate then her friend have been taking care of me while she was gone.  She went to the jolly old country of England for a clinical rotation to observe work with research animals.  She learned a lot of stuff including about how animal welfare restrictions are stricter in that country.  Animals get a better deal in the UK.  The US could learn a lot from the UK.  Anyways, I get to see Mommy in a couple days when she returns.  Oh yes, she got to travel around Ireland prior to starting up her rotation in England too.  She loves that country - so green and pretty.  England is okay too she says.  She visited London a few times too and there is no shortage of things for people to do there.  There are also some great parks there, and Mommy would really miss me when she'd see them and wish that I was with her so I could frolick in the green space.

So...  I'm sure Mommy will be happy to see me and I'll be incredibly happy to see her too.  She promises me that I'll get lots of walks (and not just down the street) since she's been walking a lot while she was in Europe.  I love walks and Mommy's friend has been taking me on walks, but it's been nearly oppressively hot in Michigan (unlike Europe).  Well, I'm hoping everyone is having a great summer (or winter if you're in the southern hemisphere)!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>We've moved!</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 6 Jun 2011 18:15:39 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy and I moved last month.  We are renting a house from a colleague of hers who graduated and mov ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy and I moved last month.  We are renting a house from a colleague of hers who graduated and moved for a job in May.  We love the house and it's great because I am the only animal here.  There is a deck, nice yard, basement, and Mommy's room is twice the size of her old room.  I still don't like hanging out in her room because I spend most of the day there while Mommy is at her clinical rotations for school.  She is currently helping dogs and cats as they come into her school's veterinary teaching hospital for emergency and critical care.  The hours are long, but Mommy usually comes home happy and is beginning to feel like she'll be able to be a competent veterinarian one day.  Mommy's roommate had people over on Saturday and while Mommy was gone, her roommate took me to go potty and I was very amiable to the house guests.  When Mommy returned and I saw the guests again, I was more wary.  I definitely like to protect my mommy.  That's for sure.  Well, we're battling mosquitoes in the Michigan spring-summer weather, and Mommy's going to finally get my booster for my leptospirosis vaccination.  This infectious bacterial disease is transmissible in animal urine and can be transferred to humans as well.  They used to make a vaccination that caused quite a few vaccine reactions, but there are better vaccinations available now and Mommy felt it was safe for me to be vaccinated against this bacteria.  I'm sure I'll still receive benedryl before I receive the vaccine to help reduce the risk of a vaccine reaction.  With the initial vaccine, I received the premedication with benedryl before the vaccination and after I got home, I became very playful.  Mommy was expecting me to be tired because of the vaccine, but it seems that the benedryl caused excitement which surpassed any tiredness I might have had due to the vaccine.  It was fun running around like a little puppy again.  And it was even greater because I have full run of the house and can pull my toys from Mommy's bedroom into the living room so I can play to my heart's content.  Everyone has been remarking at how much happier of a doggy I am at the new place, and they are right.  Mommy loves her new place and so do I.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hoppy Easter / Happy Sunday!</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 24 Apr 2011 07:29:31 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy and I are hanging out together on this fine Easter Sunday.  Lately, Mommy has been busy with c ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy and I are hanging out together on this fine Easter Sunday.  Lately, Mommy has been busy with clinical rotations and working on animals at school.  She has a vacation coming up this summer and will be going to England for a rotation after her vacation so I will probably be spending time with grandmom and granddad this summer.  I hope they will take me for nice walks so I get to enjoy the Michigan summer.  A few weekends ago the weather was really nice and we went walking all around the neighborhood.  It was a great day!  The weather has continued to be pretty cold except for yesterday which Mommy spent with her sisters and family without me to celebrate auntie's birthday.  It was windy so they flew a kite.  She really only left me home for logistical reasons because of events before and after the celebration.  It was probably a good thing because it was muddy outside, and I wouldn't have liked a bath too much.  Not too many updates to make here except that before Valentine's Day, auntie got engaged.  We're all so happy for her!  Hope everyone is doing well.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>R.I.P. Pumpkin</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 22:09:49 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Older auntie's cat Pumpkin's time on Earth ended today.  Although I'm indifferent towards cats, she  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Older auntie's cat <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.catster.com/cats/110784">Pumpkin</a>'s time on Earth ended today.  Although I'm indifferent towards cats, she was definitely a good cat.  Mommy is very sad but knew that this would happen eventually.  She doesn't even want to think of when this day will come for me, but I told her not to worry.  I'm just warming Mommy's lap, making her smile, and keeping her company like a good doggy.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy holidays!</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 26 Dec 2010 18:27:22 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I had a wonderful day yesterday.  The entire family was gathered, I got a holiday cookie, and it was ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I had a wonderful day yesterday.  The entire family was gathered, I got a holiday cookie, and it was all love and cuddles.  Mommy's nephew was going to bed, and when he was asked if he wanted to give hugs and kisses good night, he walked over to me, hugged and kissed me then walked over to his parents to take him up to get ready for bed.  Mommy, auntie, and everyone else thought it was adorable that he preferred to hug and kiss me good night and nobody else.  It was especially heartwarming and made this little doggy feel incredibly special!  Hope everyone is having a safe, happy, and loving holiday!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy Thanksgiving!</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 19:21:04 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today Mommy and I drove to her parent's house.  Then she left me in their bathroom for most of the e ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today Mommy and I drove to her parent's house.  Then she left me in their bathroom for most of the evening.  Little did I know that everyone was at older auntie's house enjoying turkey and other good foods!!!  Mommy didn't want to risk me having an accident at older auntie's or having any of the guests feeding me something I am not supposed to have.  I've been having tummy trouble lately.  Well, actually it's likely something with my large intestine so Mommy put me on a special, highly digestible diet to help calm things down since I had diarrhea last week.  Mommy thinks I'm on the mend and will transition me onto my regular diet to see if things return completely back to normal.  I'm sad because I'm spending the nights in the bathroom in case of accidents.  Mommy and I are staying at Grandmom and Granddad's place for the holiday and will be leaving at the end of the weekend for her to get back and start class again.

In household pet news, the kitten is bigger than I am now, and the other dog just flew back to California yesterday.  Mommy and I will miss the other doggy, but understand the reason why she's going away.  In January, Mommy and her roommates will start clinical rotations for their schooling and there will be times when her roommate won't be able to come home to take her out to go potty.  Mommy is happy that I'm paper trained, but is concerned about maintaining a regular feeding schedule for me because their schedules will be unpredictable and inconsistent.  Supposedly they will have more free time sometimes, and Mommy is thinking that she won't be constantly studying like she has been lately.  The 16 months of her rotations will definitely be interesting for sure.  We'll keep you somewhat updated to let you know how things go.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Changing of the seasons</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/698843</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 8 Nov 2010 20:09:36 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It snowed briefly last week.  Mommy broke out my Fido Fleece, but I've only had to wear it once so f ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It snowed briefly last week.  Mommy broke out my Fido Fleece, but I've only had to wear it once so far.  Things are continuing to go as it always has since Mommy started back at school.  She spent all weekend studying for an exam that she had today so when she actually spent time in her room this evening, I rewarded her by sitting in her lap.  Mommy really enjoyed it because I'm like a little furnace and kept her warm while she studied some more.  Mommy loved cuddling with me tonight and thought I was especially cute today because in school, she was in a lab with real animals.  She and her lab partner performed diagnostic orthopedic tests on the dog, who was a papillon puppy!!!  Mommy cuddled him all throughout the lab and thought of me.  We posted a photo of me from my birthday posing with my replacement squirrel toys and one of me making use of Mommy's roommate's dog's bed.  We hope all you dogster humans and pups are keeping warm and staying healthy!

P.S.  One of Mommy's roommates adopted a kitten and she's been with us since Sunday night.  I don't really pay much attention to her, but I think she is kind of scared of me and my ferocious bark.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My birthday!</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 19 Sep 2010 19:57:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Grandmom enjoyed having me for a week over the summer (when former Daddy's parents went on vacation) ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Grandmom enjoyed having me for a week over the summer (when former Daddy's parents went on vacation) and actually missed me when I left.  She bought me a new bed for my birthday and my mommy bought me more squirrels from the Hide-a-Squirrel toy.  I just like "killing" the stuffed animals.  Mommy's back in school mode so it's a dull life for all involved.  Every chance I get, I hang out in Mommy's roommate's room since I'm cooped up in Mommy's bedroom all day.  Thanks for the birthday cupcakes!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy 4th of July!</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 4 Jul 2010 15:35:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today is Independence Day and also my mommy's birthday!  She thought of me especially today because  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today is Independence Day and also my mommy's birthday!  She thought of me especially today because the weather where she's at would have been perfect for a nice long walk.  Instead she went by the river, read an article, and laid in the sun without me.  I'm still enjoying my stay at former Daddy's parents.  Former Daddy's dog is also staying with us for the holiday.  He is tolerable.  Well, I hope everyone had a nice weekend and are happy!  Enjoy the good weather!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Summertime!</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 27 Jun 2010 03:21:37 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy has been having a great time in Europe and finished her first week of her summer program in En ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy has been having a great time in Europe and finished her first week of her summer program in England.  Former Daddy's parents and I have been having a great time back in Michigan.  I can shred a pine cone in no time at all, even with so few remaining teeth.  I go walking, am learning to bark less when strangers come to the house, and I have become tolerant to pestering.  I used to let someone know I was unhappy if they bothered me, but I'm learning much more sensible ways of living.  It has been a wonderful summer so far, and Mommy and I are not looking forward to the fall when we will both go back to school living in Michigan.  Until then, we're both living it up!  Happy Summer!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Dental Update &amp; Summer Plans</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 31 May 2010 13:43:20 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy has been brushing my remaining teeth and gums and I'm doing extremely well after my multiple t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy has been brushing my remaining teeth and gums and I'm doing extremely well after my multiple tooth extractions earlier this month.  I play with my tennis ball, chase and chew pine cones, and am even eating my regular dry kibble again.  She is going to try putting me on a newer water additive product called <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://healthymouth.com/">HealthyMouth</a>, which doesn't contain xylitol like <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.virbacvet.com/product_guide/water_additive.html">C.E.T. Aquadent water additive</a> does.  I was on Aquadent for a while and Mommy thinks it helped but was conflicted about the fact that it contained a small amount of xylitol, which in larger doses is toxic to dogs.  She is even paranoid about small amounts of potentially harmful ingredients like garlic and onion so she doesn't purchase products containing them.  Note: Xylitol is in many sugar free gum products so don't let your doggies get a hold of that kind of gum.

It has been nice having Mommy home all the time since it's summer for her.  She tells me that next week, she'll be taking me to stay at my most favorite place ever - former daddy's parent's place!  Mommy will be spending most of her summer in England doing a veterinary summer program and research so former daddy's parents were nice enough to offer to watch me while she's away.  Their place is great!  Country-like setting with lots of land to run around on and loving people to take care of me.  Mommy feels like living in England and doing the program is a once in a lifetime opportunity so even though it will be sad to be apart, she knows I'm in good hands.  We'll be back together for her third year of veterinary school in no time.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Dental cleaning and tooth extractions</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/671810</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 14 May 2010 20:53:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Although I generally post cute photos of myself, I thought I'd share photos of me after a dental cle ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Although I generally post cute photos of myself, I thought I'd share photos of me after a dental cleaning and multiple tooth extractions.  Mommy took me to her school's teaching hospital and watched dogs getting dental procedures done.  Then she helped other students and staff put me under anesthesia so I could have my turn.  I got morphine and other medications and had 9 teeth extracted.  Also, I had a couple left over roots from teeth that were previously extracted which had to be taken out.  I had lots of radiographs taken of my teeth and mouth so that the veterinary dentist could look at all of my teeth and make sure that the extractions were done completely (and that there weren't pieces or roots left behind).

It's very important to brush and take care of teeth.  Mommy had neglected my teeth during this past year due to school (which isn't really a good excuse) so the health of my mouth rapidly deteriorated.  Once I'm feeling better, she's going to start on a rigorous oral care program for me so that my remaining teeth stay healthy.

I'll be on pain medications and antibiotics for a little bit, and Mommy bets that my breath will be much much better.  I hope I won't have to lose this many teeth again.  Mommy promises that she's going to take better care of my teeth from now on.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Checking in</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/656433</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 20 Feb 2010 11:05:10 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/656433</guid>
		<description>As expected, Mommy has been very busy this semester with school.  I'm a good, patient doggy who will ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ As expected, Mommy has been very busy this semester with school.  I'm a good, patient doggy who will warm Mommy's lap when she decides to stay home to study.  We were going through some photos and found one of me atop of giant can of tuna from a couple years ago.  Please enjoy the photo.  We wish the best for our Dogster pals and their people!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy New Year!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/645972</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:36:30 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/645972</guid>
		<description>On to 2010!  Mommy and I look forward to the next year even though our life will be quite dull as sh ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ On to 2010!  Mommy and I look forward to the next year even though our life will be quite dull as she'll likely be mostly studying, and I'll nap a lot.  Hope everyone has a good year!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Today is my birthday!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/620039</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 9 Sep 2009 20:03:12 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy is so busy lately that she thought my birthday was tomorrow.  Nope, it's today!  I'm 8 years o ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy is so busy lately that she thought my birthday was tomorrow.  Nope, it's today!  I'm 8 years old!!!  Mommy hasn't posted very many pictures of me lately, so she decided to post some.  We're back from Atlanta and Mommy has started her second year of vet school.  She's in her second week back, and she's already studying late into the night.  Her roommates recently got new pets.  There is a baby kitten who in comparison to me, makes me look big and there is a parrot who can talk and squawk loudly.  It's a full house here.

Something that is exciting is that Mommy finally caved to the less natural/meat not being the first ingredient, though very beneficial <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.hillspet.com/products/prescription-diet/pd-canine-td-canine-dry.html">Prescription Diet food t/d</a> "teeth diet" to help improve my dental health.  She's going to be giving the food to me as a supplement to my <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.karmaorganicpet.com/products/default.asp?id=1503">Karma</a> organic food.  She also purchased me more <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.virbacvet.com/cet/product/cet_hextra/31/">C.E.T. HEXtra dental chews</a> so I can chew on something when she's studying.  I miss those chews so I'm looking forward to when Mommy gets them in.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Ice Cream Tag</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/598575</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 12:34:37 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/598575</guid>
		<description>I was tagged by primrose the now-healthy chihuahua mix gal...
We are supposed to tell what kind of  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was tagged by <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/968338">primrose</a> the now-healthy chihuahua mix gal...
We are supposed to tell what kind of ice cream we look like and I look like plain butter pecan (no chunks) that hasn't been mixed well, some white spots and some darker cream colored spots.

I'm tagging: <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/47901">Ozzie</a>, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/383353">Lucas Xenakis</a> (if visiting, make sure you're speakers are low), <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/49185">Gizmo</a>, and <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/350247">Jelly</a>.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Atlanta</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/594568</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 7 Jun 2009 06:49:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy and I are here in Georgia, and it's great.  We go for long walks and we're living with a nice  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy and I are here in Georgia, and it's great.  We go for long walks and we're living with a nice lady and her two cats.  All of us get along really well, and Mommy will be buying a camera so I can post pictures of me and the kitties.  We love all the parks and last week we went to Piedmont Park with auntie who drove down with us to help us settle in.  That park is great and I was able to chase after my little squeaky tennis balls.  There isn't much to update otherwise, except that Virbac VeggieDent treats were recalled in Australia only.  Doggies were getting kidney problems and the treats may be involved.  If you want to read more about it, visit <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://news.vin.com/VINNews.aspx?articleId=13071">this page</a>.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My kneecaps!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/587528</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 12 May 2009 10:33:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy took me to the veterinary teaching hospital at school and the veterinarian found that my kneec ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy took me to the veterinary teaching hospital at school and the veterinarian found that my kneecaps aka patellas do slide out of place.  This means I do have luxating patellas!  Normally small dogs have patellas that slide into the inside (medially), and large dogs have patellas that slide to the outside (laterally), and I think I'm a large dog so mine slide laterally!  This must be why I do the tripod walk/run sometimes.  They really don't slide out of place much so I have a very mild case.  Since I'm not overweight and they aren't horrible, I don't need surgery, but Mommy will be keeping an eye on things.  Perhaps it has progressed over the years and maybe it will progress further.

Oh yeah, and I'm going to get my teeth cleaned tomorrow.  They had a heck of a time getting my blood for the presurgical bloodwork, and Mommy felt so bad for me.  Actually she had more success drawing my blood when she did it last month.  The people at the hospital think I'm so cute, but I'm really pretty mean to all of them.  They even put a muzzle on me.  I'm going to give them a hard time tomorrow too, but hopefully they will take good care of me regardless.  Mommy really needs to make sure she doesn't accidentally feed me breakfast, but I won't mind if she does since she'll have to reschedule my appointment.

Update: Mommy got a call about my bloodwork and my complete blood count is not what it should be.  There could be a medical problem or it could be due to the poor blood volume collected.  We've cancelled my dental for tomorrow and I'm going to get my blood redrawn in a couple weeks.  The results will hopefully be better and I will have my dental the day after the blood redraw if it's okay.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Everyone's leaving!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/586509</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 8 May 2009 19:40:37 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/586509</guid>
		<description>Today Mommy, her roommates, and all her classmates finished their first year of veterinary school!!! ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today Mommy, her roommates, and all her classmates finished their first year of veterinary school!!!  She's so excited and so am I because that means that she'll be able to play and frolick and kick pine cones for me to chase.  One of her roommates went back home today, and I can totally tell that the other roommate will be leaving soon too.  I've actually been really lovely dovey to Mommy's roommates to let them know that I will miss them over the summer.  I've never actively sought out their company until last night when I jumped into one of Mommy's roommates arms.  I snuggled up with her and then went back to Mommy.  Today, I've been hanging out with Mommy's other roommate.  I'm comforting her since her dog was flown back to California last weekend, and she's without a dog at the moment.  Anyways, the place is all hustling and bustling with people in and out and Mommy and the roommates cleaning the place like mad.  Mommy and I will hang out in Michigan for a while and then head back to Atlanta for the summer.  It will be really nice to visit all our favorite parks again.  I'm looking forward to a great summer!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Tag! I'm it!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/567384</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 6 Mar 2009 15:58:11 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/567384</guid>
		<description>My pal Oscar tagged me.

You have to tell 7 things about yourself, and then tag 7 pals so they can ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My pal <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/594895">Oscar</a> tagged me.

You have to tell 7 things about yourself, and then tag 7 pals so they can tell 7 things about themselves! Ready, set, go...

1.  I actually like Daddy's new dog <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/955928">Bruno</a>.
2. I don't really like living with Mommy when she's going to school.  No fun at all.  It's really almost like prison (for both me and Mommy).
3. My breath is really horrible despite Mom's diligent toothbrushing, dental chews, and dental water additive.
4. I love to roll in smelly stuff.
5. I miss Atlanta and going walking all around outside all the time!
6. I'm the hungriest dog ever and wish that I could be eating all the time.
7. I like how Mommy loves me so much but dislike the multiple photos she feels she must take of me over and over.

I'm tagging no one but only because Mommy doesn't feel like helping me to do so.  It has been a tough week for her, and she's pooped.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New toothpaste and treats!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/557031</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 4 Feb 2009 17:13:27 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/557031</guid>
		<description>Mommy learned even more about the Virbac dental products today after school.  She even came home wit ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy learned even more about the <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.virbacvet.com/cet/">Virbac</a> dental products today after school.  She even came home with new treats and toothpaste for me to try, and I love their new product <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.virbacvet.com/cet/product/cet_veggiedent/31/">VeggieDent </a>chews.  At first Mommy thought that they would be too big for me, but I really enjoy them and Mom likes that it's going to take longer for me to chew through them.  She took a picture of me workin' on one.  She also got me beef, tartar control toothpaste.  She wished they had the tartar control formula in the vanilla-mint flavor, but they don't.  Anyways, it's a good thing that she got me new toothpaste because we are just about done with my current tube.  Mommy is really in to my dental health, and I love the treats and taste of the toothpaste.  Ask your mommy and/or daddy to start getting dental products or brushing your teeth.  It's amazing how much tartar prevention actually works!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Pilates and yoga with Mommy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/549046</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:50:14 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy started back at school this week and even though it has only been a couple days, I am back int ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy started back at school this week and even though it has only been a couple days, I am back into my "mommy is going to school schedule."  She and one of her roommates have started something new though.  They are doing pilates and yoga in the living room after school every day.  Yesterday Mommy did the pilates and yoga with me coaching her from on top of her belly or on her hip or on her lap depending on her position.  Sometimes she would just hold me in her hands if they were doing moves standing up.  She spoils me in that way.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Egad Mommy!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/539449</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:18:58 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy finished finals last week and I'm certainly glad she did.  She studied all last week and on st ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy finished finals last week and I'm certainly glad she did.  She studied all last week and on study breaks, she would break out her stethoscope and pen light and listen to my heart, lungs, and abdomen.  Then she would use the pen light to check out my eyes.  One time I got so fed up that I decided that keeping her lap warm at the cost of being examined every so often was not worth it.  I hopped down and went to go rest comfortably in my dog bed away from Mommy.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Human puppy equivalent</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/533668</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:21:15 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy and I had a wonderful Thanksgiving, but the most exciting part of the holiday is that Mommy be ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy and I had a wonderful Thanksgiving, but the most exciting part of the holiday is that Mommy became an aunt today.  Older auntie had a baby, and although I wasn't allowed in the hospital to go see it, Mommy told me that the baby was adorable.  It even had a little fur on its head and above its eyes.  She, auntie, grandmom, and older auntie's husband's parents were there to greet it to the outside world.  Mommy and auntie were able to hold it and then Mommy had to rush off to drive back to school since the weather was pretty bad.  I wonder when I'll get a chance to meet the baby.  When he was born, he was already twice the size of me so I hope to get to sniff him when he isn't even more bigger than me.  I might pretend that I'm fierce but then again, Mommy hopes that I'll realize that its just a baby and hope that I will be good.  We'll be sure to be careful so he won't end up being scared of little dogs as he grows up.  Congratulations to older auntie and her husband on their baby!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Wake up Mommy!!!  Bleechhh.</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/522536</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 2 Nov 2008 06:52:50 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy likes to sleep in especially on the weekend.  I try not to let her do so and have taken to vom ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy likes to sleep in especially on the weekend.  I try not to let her do so and have taken to vomiting on the bed in order to get her up.  Last weekend, this weekend, yeah.  I figured out that she pays attention to that real fast.

In order to remedy this, Mommy is going to go out and try to find my original food.  She hasn't found a place nearby that carries it so she ended up having to buy a different food which might be causing my vomiting spells.  She had been mixing it in with my old food until recently and that's about when I've taken to vomiting.  Mommy is still eager to try me on the new organic Karma food, but we're going to have to get my tummy settled and vomiting resolved before adding anything new.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Ticked off</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/519642</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:34:23 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Last Friday Mommy was studying and petting me until she found something in my fur.  It was a tick!!! ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Last Friday Mommy was studying and petting me until she found something in my fur.  It was a tick!!!  It was stuck to my neck and slightly engorged and really gross.  Mommy panicked and didn't take her time to remove it completely from me so some of the head was still stuck in me after everything.  I had a little bit of hair loss in that area and Mommy was really concerned because she didn't completely get it out of me.  Everything is fine and scabbed over so the head will probably come off with it.  Mommy doesn't think that it had been feeding on me for very long and she's not sure if it was a black-legged tick, the kind that are able to transmit Lyme disease, so we'll have to see what happens.

Then earlier this week, Mommy found Maui (her roommate's dog) chillin' on our bed.  Mommy had to take a picture of me staring at her all mad because Maui was encroaching on my territory.  She posted the picture on my page.  Shesh!  October never turns out to be a good month for me, but at least I haven't gotten a concussion like last year.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Chinny chin chin</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/515847</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:05:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Older auntie had a baby shower on Saturday and I got to hang out at grandmom and granddad's so I wou ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Older auntie had a baby shower on Saturday and I got to hang out at grandmom and granddad's so I would be out of the way for the celebration.  Mommy picked me up from there and after I got out of the car I ended up walking toward a curb, but didn't step or jump high enough and accidentally smacked my chin down onto the cement curb.  Mommy heard the impact and didn't anticipate much damage since I didn't cry out from pain.  She look at my chin and it was a little bloody and I chipped one of my little incisors on the top left of my mouth.  It wasn't a big chip so we're not concerned, and I'm functioning completely fine, so Mommy washed my chin and called it good.  I don't use my incisors much anyway, and I only have a few left since I had most of them pulled a couple years ago.  Mommy's happy nothing more severe happened because it would have meant another trip to the emergency vet and that is never a happy situation.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Belated birthday gift from Mommy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/509759</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:11:37 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today, the post office delivered my belated birthday gifts.   Mommy got me Mini Leo treat dispensers ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today, the post office delivered my belated birthday gifts.   Mommy got me Mini Leo treat dispensers by the company <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.caninegenius.com">Canine Genius</a>.  She took a picture of me playing with the orange one.  She also got me a pink one, but I only played with the orange one today.  At some point, Mommy plans to connect the orange and pink one together to make it more challenging though it is already fairly challenging.  Mommy put my kibble in it and I bat at it or play with it until kibble comes out.  With the Mini Leo, the kibble falls out a lot slower than it does with my <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.premier.com/View.aspx?page=dogs/products/behavior/busybuddy/twistntreat/description">Busy Buddy Twist 'n Treat</a>.  The Mini Leo is fun, challenging, and something new so I don't really mind that it's more difficult to get rewarded.  The toy is a bit bigger than my small sized Twist 'n Treat so it's a little awkward, but overall good.  I weight four pounds and am 10" long from base of neck to the base of my tail for reference.  She ordered them on sale from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.fundogfred.com">fundogfred.com</a> and inside the package, the toys were neatly placed in cute paw print tissue paper with a fancy dog paw sticker on top.   Mommy thought the packaging was really cute.  Happy belated birthday to me!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>It's my birthday...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/503635</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 9 Sep 2008 14:41:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yay I'm 7 years old now.  Mommy will be studying for her first exam in vet school so no celebration  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yay I'm 7 years old now.  Mommy will be studying for her first exam in vet school so no celebration for me.  Perhaps Mommy will let me gnaw on a Greenie while she studies though.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>All dogs go to heaven</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/502996</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 7 Sep 2008 19:46:48 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Sadly, less than two weeks after losing her dog, Marty, to cancer, Mommy's friend lost another dog,  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Sadly, less than two weeks after losing her dog, Marty, to cancer, Mommy's friend lost another dog, Acorn, also to cancer.  This time, they knew about the cancer and had pursued radiation treatments, and they greatly lengthened the life of their dog and kept her comfortable throughout.  Mommy's so sad for her friend, and coincidentally, this week at school she's going to learn about volunteering for the <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://cvm.msu.edu/alumni-friends/information-for-animal-owners/pet-loss-support/pet-loss-support/">Petloss Support Hotline</a> offered by the veterinary students.  It's a hotline that anyone can call and talk to someone about deciding on euthanasia or about the loss of a pet.  Hopefully, people out there use the free service and are comforted after calling.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sad news...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/499189</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:49:49 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy heard from her friend that Marty passed away last night. He had cancer, but his owners didn't  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy heard from her friend that Marty passed away last night. He had cancer, but his owners didn't know about it.  He lived to a good old age and was such a gentle guy. We all have to be sure to appreciate what we all have and give our owners extra love and affection because who knows what may happen tomorrow.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Vermin</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/496779</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:24:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday Mommy was talking to one of her new roommates in the hallway. Since I always love being wi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday Mommy was talking to one of her new roommates in the hallway. Since I always love being with my mommy, I went out to see her. Her roommate still hasn't gotten how used small I am and saw me out of the corner of her eye. She told Mommy that for a second she was thinking, "Oh my God, do we have mice!?!" Really, it was just me and she needs to get used to having small dogs around.

I met that new roommate's dog, Maui when they arrived super late on Monday.  Maui looks so big compared to me, but she's only really a medium sized dog. I bark at her to let her know that I am boss. She's energetic and yesterday she kept trying to eat my Roarhide bone. If it was just on the ground, she wanted it.  She still probably thinks that she can get it if she goes into Mommy's bedroom because she snuck in there a couple times.

Anyway, this may be one of my last semifrequent Dogster posts since Mommy will be starting classes on Monday, and then she'll be super duper busy. I'll see if I can tear Mommy away from her coursework to help me make diary entries, but I may not have the persuasive powers needed for that.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mommy, your pants look so clean and dry...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/494952</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 05:54:18 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday Mommy and I were at older auntie and uncle in-law's place for a goodbye party since Mommy  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday Mommy and I were at older auntie and uncle in-law's place for a goodbye party since Mommy and I are leaving so she can start vet school. I was sitting on Mommy's lap and gazed at her freshly cleaned, dry khaki pants and thought to myself, you know what, I have to help her out with that. I took it upon myself to deposit a large quantity of liquidy vomit onto her pants, couch, and carpet. It was a bit of a mess, but her pants were no longer too clean and dry, so my mission was accomplished.

Prior to decorating Mommy with my stomach contents, uncle in-law mentioned that I was licking my nose an awful lot.  Mommy thought that I was doing the submissive, tongue-flick toward <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.catster.com/cats/672088">Reecie</a>, which should have clued her in that something wasn't right; I would never defer to that cat. Anyways, now Mommy knows that excessive nose licking is a warning that I may be ready to puke. I'm okay though and older auntie and uncle in-law have excellent washing and drying machines, and they made Mommy's pants clean and dry once again.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Weekend without Mommy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/490970</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 5 Aug 2008 13:56:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>This past weekend, Mommy had to go to a conference so I got to stay with Daddy.  He completely spoil ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This past weekend, Mommy had to go to a conference so I got to stay with Daddy.  He completely spoiled me and even fed me an entire lamb lung treat.  Mommy usually breaks them up into tiny pieces for me, but I horfed down the entire treat since Daddy offered it up.  Daddy heated up my heating disc thing for me every night and played with me lots.  We even went up to his parents on Sunday and I met the neighbor's pit bull mix, Alex.  He was kind of stalking me so he got yelled at, but everything was okay.  I did bark at him to let him know how tough I was though.  Mommy came back on Monday and I was happy to see her.  I'm actually going to go back to hang with Daddy this weekend since Mommy is going to go to Chicago with auntie this coming weekend.  She's trying to get do things before she starts back up at school in three weeks.  Tomorrow, she's moving her furniture to her new place near school.  I don't get to go though because Mommy doesn't want me to get in the way or get squashed.  It's okay though because she'll be back after the move.  She already bought me a new pet ID tag and it's neat because it goes right on my harness and doesn't hang down and jingle along with my dog license and Home Again microchip info tag.  Mommy likes it.  Thanks to all the pups who sent me nice notes, rosettes, and the Febreeze collars.  Mommy won't have time to individually thank you all like she usually does, but she's thanking you here.  So, thank you all!

P.S. Mommy posted a new picture of me with a tiny circle around my hard-to-see bald spot on my shoulder.  I got something in my fur and Mommy kept picking at the spot and eventually got it out, but realized that it was only gone because my fur was gone at that spot.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Weekend livin'</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/486933</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 10:19:50 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday was a great day.  Mommy, auntie, and I hung out outside in the sun in the backyard of thei ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday was a great day.  Mommy, auntie, and I hung out outside in the sun in the backyard of their parents.  I got to lay in the grass, smell things, sit in Mommy's lap, lay on the deck in the sun, and sometimes get tangled with my leash wrapping around the patio furniture.  It was almost like a day at the beach but without the sand or water.  After that, I helped Mommy with her clean laundry by laying right in her lap as she tried folding it all.  Later, Mommy took me to Marshall Park to go walking with our friend, her husband, and all three of their dogs.  Everyone was really well behaved including me.  I barked minimally and showed my sensitive side when I would wait for the elderly lab, Marty, to catch up and walk with all of us.  Marty and I look very similar because our coloration is pretty much identical.  Mommy took pictures and posted one of us.  I really like Marty because he's the omega of their pack and I could sense his non-threatening vibe.  If Mommy ever for any reason decided to add another dog to our family, that dog would have to have the same attitude as Marty, otherwise, we'd have a difficult time getting along since I have to be top dog.  Our walk was really great and Mommy loved getting to see her friend's dogs.  Acorn has osteosarcoma, cancer in her jaw and has been going for 11 months now.  She received some radiation treatments and is on supplements and gets acupuncture and is doing well considering they only thought she would only go for a little more than two months.  Marty is getting pretty old and no longer has control over his bowels, and Sage had recently injured his knee but is doing okay.  Mommy is so thankful that I'm healthy and hopes that I do okay when I get old.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Walkin'</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/485490</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:19:35 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy took me walking today.  It was really nice out, and I haven't been out in a while.  We saw the ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy took me walking today.  It was really nice out, and I haven't been out in a while.  We saw the sights including the Amtrak train going by and we also went under an overpass with the cars were thundering over our heads.  Lots of other people and their dogs were out as well.  We finished off our outdoor time with me chasing my little squeaky tennis ball.  It was perfect!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Tummy trouble II</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/478982</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 7 Jul 2008 12:27:58 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy, mommy, mommy...  tsk, tsk, tsk!  She better start keeping a better eye on me.  She's certainl ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy, mommy, mommy...  tsk, tsk, tsk!  She better start keeping a better eye on me.  She's certainly slacking off in this department.  This morning, I didn't join her in the bathroom before her shower, and she thought that it would be fine for me to just hang out in the apartment.  Not so.  When she got out of her shower, she noticed an empty <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.glico.co.jp/en/corp/profile3a.htm">Pocky</a> wrapper.  Then she noticed another!  The Pocky packages were really small and Mommy calculated the worst case scenario which was that I ate about 2 ounces of Pocky, which was probably only about an ounce and a half of milk chocolate at most.  Later she found out that I only got five individual sticks which meant that I probably ate less than an ounce of chocolate.  Anyway, she decided that she'd just watch me and come home early to check on me since I didn't eat that much.  I would have had to have eaten four or more ounces of milk chocolate before Mommy would have worried more.  Or she probably would have gone to the store and fed me some hydrogen peroxide to get me to vomit up the stuff since I had just eaten it.  Anyway, I'm doing just fine and when Mommy took me to go potty, I jumped around and looked at her like I wanted to play.  She's still bracing for me having diarrhea either tonight or tomorrow, but we'll see how it goes.  She just has to remember that I absolutely love food and am really tiny so a relatively small amount of toxic stuff could really harm me.  Too bad some toxic stuff smells so appetizing.  I couldn't help myself or rather I did help myself - to a little bit of chocolate.  Mommy should really have known better.  Well, anyway everyone is relieved that I seem to be doing well.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Dog tired</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/473614</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:30:44 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>This weekend was quite eventful.  On Saturday, Mommy, her family, and I went to River Days on the De ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This weekend was quite eventful.  On Saturday, Mommy, her family, and I went to <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.detroitriverdays.com/">River Days</a> on the <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.detroitriverfront.org/">Detroit Riverwalk</a>.  We walked all around and got a lot of exercise.  They took turns checking out the <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.gmrencen.com/">Renaissance Center</a> since dogs weren't allowed.  They also drank free Full Throttle energy drinks, ate festival type food, and we all got rained on a bit.  Though we did have umbrellas, we waited it out under tents and sought shelter when it started to rain and hail really hard.

Sunday, auntie, Mommy, and I went to the <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.shoppartridgecreek.com/">Partridge Creek Mall</a>.  It was fun to be able to go the stores that actually allowed dogs.  Mommy even took me to <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.threedog.com">Three Dog Bakery</a> and bought me a mini doggie carrot cake.  Through the course of the day, Mommy was overwhelmed by all the people wanting to pet me, but it was nice to get out and enjoy another day out walking .  After this weekend, I'll be glad to stay home and catch up on my doggy naps because I'm quite tired after all that walking we did.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Tummy trouble</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/472203</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:14:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>A couple days ago, I decided that Mommy should be punished for her lack of spending quality time wit ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ A couple days ago, I decided that Mommy should be punished for her lack of spending quality time with me.  During the day I decided to get into some mischief.  I opened a kitchen cabinet and found some delicious trash to eat.  Upon getting a tummy ache, I used my wee wee pads to pee and poop.  When Mommy and her roommate got home, Mommy cleaned up my wee wee pad up, shut the open cabinet door, and looked to see if I visibly got into anything.  It didn't look like it so she put my wee pad in the trash along with other trash that didn't quite make it into the can and her roommate took it to the dumpster while Mommy took me to go potty again.  Outside, I peed a little and had some loose stool which Mommy didn't think much of since I had already gone #2 on the pad.

When she fed me dinner, I didn't even touch my dispenser.  She thought that it was weird, so she tried to hand feed me a piece of kibble.  I took it from her hand and then SPIT IT OUT!  I never miss a chance to eat, so Mommy was really alarmed.  She did a general check over and thought that I seemed okay since I was fine otherwise, but she was really worried.  She kept thinking that I ate some plastic wrap that was stuck to some food and that I was going to get an obstruction and would have to have emergency surgery, but she called her vet friend who told her to wait it out.  Mommy was so paranoid that she went to the dumpster, fished out the trash bag, and went through the contents to see if she could tell what I got into, but again, she couldn't find anything.  She canceled her evening plans and spent the whole night with me to make sure I was all right.  She's such a sucker!

By the end of that night, my appetite was back and Mommy was sort of relieved.  I didn't poop that night, but I did in the morning.  Mommy saw that there were seeds that looked like sesame seeds so she was certain that I ate something that I wasn't supposed to.  Since I hadn't vomited or anything weird overnight, Mommy thought it would be okay to leave me home for the day, but when she got home, she took me to go potty and I pooped and she checked it again.  There were less of those seed looking things, but at least I was pooping and wasn't having diarrhea.  I was perfectly fine besides the strange things revealing themselves to Mommy while she sifted through my poop.  Since there were less seeds, Mommy thought that whatever I ate was pretty much out of my system, but it wasn't.

This evening, I pooped out a slice of a red pepper.  Aha!  So those weren't sesame seeds.  They were red pepper seeds.  Her roommate cooked some red pepper this week and she's thinking that I probably ate the leftover pieces of the pepper that her roommate threw out.  I'm no longer allowed back into the cabinet and there is a big box in front of it that prevents me from doing so.  It's fine now, and Mommy's just happy that nothing serious happened.  Today, she even took me shopping and to dinner.  She bought me new dog treats, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.solidgoldhealth.com/products/showproduct.php?id=15&code=324">LA Treats</a>, because we ran out of the other kind of treats she used to get for me.  Afterwards, she took me to <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.zingermans.com/">Zingerman's</a> to have dinner outside with her friend.  I got to tell off a couple dogs, but Mommy kept telling me to shush.  When I was good, she would give me little bits of my new treats, and I really like them.  She breaks them into pieces and although they aren't really soft, they aren't hard either so it's kind of different, but they taste really good.  One thing's for certain though, I'm not having tummy trouble anymore, and it was almost worth going through all of that because Mommy is paying much more attention to me than before.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Learning curve</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/467087</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 4 Jun 2008 10:24:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy and I moved in on Sunday, and I like her new roommate and the apartment just fine.  The apartm ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy and I moved in on Sunday, and I like her new roommate and the apartment just fine.  The apartment entrances/exits have clear doors and windows. When she took me out to go potty, I waited for her to open the door, and then I ran right into the clear window next to the door (just like I did at the place in Atlanta).  Fortunately, I caught on quicker than before and figured out that I have to go out through the open door and not into the clear window next to it.  Back in Georgia, it took me awhile to figure it out and Mommy had to make sure that I didn't run into the window too hard and sometimes she had to help me go through the door.  This time I only made the mistake once.  Getting older isn't that bad.  I'm much wiser and calmer as well though I still have my little issues.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sense of direction</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/465779</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 31 May 2008 19:36:47 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Wow.  Lately, things have been quite different than earlier this month.  Mommy and I moved away from ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wow.  Lately, things have been quite different than earlier this month.  Mommy and I moved away from Daddy so she could do some summer research.  It's cool though because we lived with older auntie, her husband, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.catster.com/cats/672088">Reecie</a>, and <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.catster.com/cats/110784">Pumpkin</a> in their new house.  Reecie is very high energy and I had to tell her to back off every now and then.  Pumpkin and I just kept our distance from each other as we've learned to do from past experiences.  Mommy posted a picture of me and Reecie sharing the sun.

Last weekend, Daddy, Mommy, and I went to Daddy's parents' to enjoy the nice weather and sort of celebrate Memorial Day.  I was so happy because I got to run all around and chase pinecones.  Daddy was helping his dad do some yard work and was driving a quad/ATV which was hauling a trailer carrying Mommy and Grandpa.  I chased after them and ran so fast that I almost caught up to trailer.  Sure I am tiny, but I am extremely fast.

This past week, older auntie, her husband, Mommy, and I went <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.geocaching.com/">geocaching</a>!  It was Mommy's and my first time geocaching, but we had heard about it before.  It was fun once we started walking around to find the different caches.  A few times, someone carried me because we were walking around in areas with lots of fallen branches and trees.  I mostly wanted to run around, which I got to do with older auntie when she was trying to avoid the bugs.

So to bring things up to date, today Mommy and I are hanging out with Daddy and he gave her an early birthday present!  It's a <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.tomtom.com/">TomTom</a> GPS Car Navigational unit!  Her sense of direction is often quite lacking and Daddy wants to make sure that she doesn't get lost.  She is wondering if she can use it to go geocaching with me, but it's not a handheld device so maybe not.  That and she's been pretty busy recently.  Mommy and I are moving, yet again, to be closer to her research.  We'll be moving in with a nice girl in the same research lab as Mommy.  I hope she likes me enough so that I won't have to confiscate the TomTom and navigate myself back home to Daddy.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Outdoor fun</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/456565</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 5 May 2008 12:16:50 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday Mommy and Daddy went up to Daddy's parents to bring out his old Camaro and bring it to whe ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday Mommy and Daddy went up to Daddy's parents to bring out his old Camaro and bring it to where we live.  I got to stay outside almost all day while Daddy changed the oil, did some maintenance, and started up the powerful beast.  I chased and chewed a ton of pinecones.  I ran out of pinecones and when Mommy and Daddy were washing his car, I started to eat some grass.  Mommy and Daddy were busy on his car, but Mommy should really have gone to get me another pinecone so I could chew on it instead of the grass.  When we were inside later, I got all antsy and restless, but Mommy was on the phone.  I vomited up the grass, food, and some pinecone bits on the couch.  Then I came into the kitchen near Mommy and vomited some more.  Of course, Mommy felt so bad that she didn't really stop me from eating all that grass, but I felt much better after getting it out.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Barking for kicks</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/453814</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:15:20 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>When Mommy isn't around, Daddy takes me out to chase pinecones.  Recently, I decided to let my deman ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ When Mommy isn't around, Daddy takes me out to chase pinecones.  Recently, I decided to let my demands be known.  Yesterday, I barked to tell him to kick a pinecone for me to go get.  Ever since then, I'll bark if he doesn't kick the pinecone right away.  Today, he decided to take video of me in action with his camera phone.  Mommy posted the low quality video so you could enjoy watching me and hearing my demands.  Near the end of the video, there are close ups and at one point, you can see me chewing on a pinecone.  So, now you can see what I've been talking about in my previous diary entries.  I love chasing and chewing those pinecones, and now I bark to request pinecone kicks.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Floss please!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/451953</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:13:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today was Mommy's last day of class/exams before she starts grad school in the fall.  Because of thi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today was Mommy's last day of class/exams before she starts grad school in the fall.  Because of this, she's in good spirits.  We went outside on this especially lovely day and I chased and chewed pinecones.  When we got back home, Mommy mixed me a new bowl of water with my dental hygiene water additive.  I started lapping it up until suddenly I started pawing violently at my mouth.  Mommy saw me and looked inside my mouth to find a chunk of pinecone caught in between my teeth.  She was able to get it out and I went back and finished drinking water.  When I laid down on my doggy couch, I starting pawing at my face again.  Mommy checked and there was another piece of pinecone stuck in my teeth.  She got it out and said that I needed to floss.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy Birthday Reecie!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/450982</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 19 Apr 2008 19:13:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today is Reecie's birthday!  It was a beautiful day out too!

My mommy and daddy took me outside a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today is <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.catster.com/cats/672088">Reecie's</a> birthday!  It was a beautiful day out too!

My mommy and daddy took me outside and we walked and they kicked pinecones around for me to chase.  It was really nice and I had on my smiley face because I was panting so much.  Hopefully Reecie's mommy and daddy did something nice for her today on her 1st birthday.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Butter gets pine tree sap out of fur</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/450249</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:58:44 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It has been nice out lately so Mommy has been taking me outside to chase pinecones.  Today was a nic ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It has been nice out lately so Mommy has been taking me outside to chase pinecones.  Today was a nice day for her because it was the last day of classes.  She had a presentation which went well so that made her extra happy.  It was so warm out that Mommy didn't have me chase as much as tear pinecones apart.  She didn't want me to get too hot.  Anyway, we came home and incidentally Daddy was home too.  He left work early to stop at home so he could ride his motorcycle to class tonight.  Mommy found that I had a couple spots of sap on my fur on my left forearm.  She tried to wash it out with soap and water, but nothing happened.  Daddy told her to just leave it and that it would eventually wear out.  She was dissatisfied with this answer and used the almighty internet to look up what would safely get rid of it.  She found that butter gets pine tree sap out of fur!  It was pretty amazing.  She tried to rinse it all out but some was left over, and I got to lick off the residual butter.  Yum!  While getting the sap out, she also noticed a small spot of discoloration on my skin.  We're going to have to keep an eye on it just in case it grows in size or spreads.  So, yet again, we find that the internet is great for things besides Dogster!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Next round of tag</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/446697</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 8 Apr 2008 15:47:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I was tagged by my cute chihuahua pal Paco.  I tagged six of my other pals, but feel free to tag any ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was tagged by my cute chihuahua pal <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/387045">Paco</a>.  I tagged six of my other pals, but feel free to tag any amount of doggies if you decide to play along.

Time to answer 4 questions in our diary and tag 4 friends.

Name 4 jobs that you have:
1. Spreader of happiness with my all my cuteness
2. Floor cleaner - There are no crumbs in the kitchen or on the carpet
3. Guardian of the apartment - I make a good lookout
4. Lap warmer - I am small but warm and cozy on your lap

Name 4 places where you have lived (or stayed at):
1. Current home in Michigan
2. Ann Arbor, Michigan
3. Saline, Michigan
4. Atlanta, Georgia

Name 4 places that you have been: 
1. Piedmont Park in Atlanta, Georgia
2. Lexington, Kentucky
3. Stony Creek Metro Park in Michigan
4. Kensington Metro Park in Michigan

Name 4 places you'd rather be:
1. On a Hawaiian beach with Ozzie
2. Lying under the Mexican sun
3. At the park chasing pinecones
4. At an all-you-can-eat super buffet

Okay, I'm tagging the following friends:
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/47901">Ozzie</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/383353">Lucas Xenakis</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/267700">Sophie</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/49185">Gizmo</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/350247">Jelly</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/574535">Kirby</a>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Spring has sprung!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/446289</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 7 Apr 2008 17:52:18 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Daddy took me out for the most wonderful day in a long time.  This morning he opened the blinds so t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Daddy took me out for the most wonderful day in a long time.  This morning he opened the blinds so that I could lay in the sun all day long.  When he got home, he took me outside and we walked.  We went around the apartment complex and kept passing pine trees.  None of them had pine cones until finally we came across one that had some.  I stopped, turned around, and looked at Daddy to let him know that he should kick the pinecone so I could chase it and tear it apart.  He got the message and I played so hard that I was out of breath.  When we walked back to the apartment, I was walking just alongside Daddy kind of slowly because I was so tired.  I'm not used to getting all this fun exercise.  Usually I walk way ahead of whoever is walking me, but when I'm tired, I'll walk much, much slower.  I love warmer weather and spending time with Daddy.

P.S.  The blood work from the vet came back and I'm healthy and heartworm negative!  Yay for me!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I can be brave.</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/441259</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:51:23 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy got home earlier than normal today and then she suited me up in my fleecie hoody and loaded me ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy got home earlier than normal today and then she suited me up in my fleecie hoody and loaded me into the car.  It was exciting since I love going for excursions.  Then she stopped at one of her works - the vet.  I had been there a couple times a few months ago and got poked every time I went.  Well, this time was no different, but first I got some lovins.  The veterinarian cuddled with me even though I growled at her at first.  When she was holding me I stopped growling and just had really big eyes, even bigger than normal!  After that, Mommy held my head up and the vet poked me and stole some of my blood.  During the blood draw, I stayed perfectly still!!!  I was such a brave girl, and the vet commented on how well behaved I was.  They drew my blood to send to the lab for my heartworm test and to just check out basic labs to make sure that I'm healthy.  Mommy purchased more doggy toothpaste.  This time we're trying the <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.cetdental.com/brushing_products.asp">Vanilla Mint</a> flavor, and hopefully I'll like the taste as much as the Poultry flavor.  She also got more <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.oravet.us.merial.com/">OraVet</a> so she could continue to apply that to my teeth.  The first time she applied it, she used too much and I vomited as a result.  She was scared to use it on me again, but she did eventually and I've been fine since she uses way less than the first time she applied it.  Although it's advertised as an alternative to brushing, we use it in conjunction with brushing my teeth, and the web site says that somehow it still sticks to teeth even through brushing.  Also, we've been told by the vet that it's also okay to use the same application tray more than once even though the product packaging says to throw it out after one use.  Plus, if we did that, it'd be too expensive and too much would go to waste.

P.S. Happy Spring everyone!  Of course, it's still snowing in Michigan.  Mommy and I hope spring will show up really soon.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>End to my soft paw pads</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/437430</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:17:27 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>After visiting Daddy's parents on Sunday, Mommy noticed that my paw pads were actually really soft.  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ After visiting Daddy's parents on Sunday, Mommy noticed that my paw pads were actually really soft.  I haven't been out all winter because it's been so snowy so my feet were saved from walking on the ground.  Well, it's finally starting to get a little warmer and sometimes sunny in Michigan, so Mommy took me walking around the apartment complex and to get the mail.  I was smelling everything like crazy and went potty.  It was somewhat muddy out and my underside got all dirty so Mommy gave me  a bath when we got back.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The grass beneath my feet</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/437424</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:12:07 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy and Daddy went to Daddy's parents on Sunday and they amazingly had less snow than near Mommy a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy and Daddy went to Daddy's parents on Sunday and they amazingly had less snow than near Mommy and Daddy's place.  It was sunny out too so Mommy let me get out my zoomies in the back yard.  I ran all over the place and barked at their neighbor's dogs.  It was great to go potty outside and smell lots of things.

Later in the evening, I was barking but Mommy thought I was just barking at Daddy's Daddy.  Then Daddy's Mommy said that I was barking at some deer outside.  It was really cool to see a bunch of them.  Mommy and Daddy don't get deer by their place that much -- only by their school.  Anyway, they got scared off and it was my job to bark and let everyone know that they came back if they ever came back.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Clever as all get out</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/433842</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 5 Mar 2008 18:01:33 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>While Mommy was on vacation I showed Daddy a couple times how smart I was.  You know... just to remi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ While Mommy was on vacation I showed Daddy a couple times how smart I was.  You know... just to remind him that I do have a brain even though it is teeny tiny.  

At one point during our week together, Daddy lit a fire in the fireplace so we could both be warm.  I sit pretty close to the fire so I can pretend that I'm soaking up the sun in Mexico, but then after a while, I get too warm and have to go get a drink of water to help cool myself down.  I eventually drank all the water in my bowl and it was empty.  I still wanted more so I walked to up Daddy and sat down in front of him and just stared at him.  Usually if I approach Daddy, I will jump into his lap to cuddle or something like that, but this time I sat down and kept looking at him.  This was my way of communicating that I needed him to do something for me.  He eventually figured it out what I wanted and filled my water bowl.  I was happy that he finally got the point.

Daddy is not used to taking care of me because Mommy is usually here to do things for me such as refilling my water bowl in my room before bedtime.  Well, one night he forgot to do that.  Throughout the night, I like to drink water but because Daddy forgot to refill my bowl, it was soon empty, and I had to go the rest of the night without any more.  To let Daddy know that he forgot to fill my water bowl, I moved the bowl right in front of the baby gate so he would be sure to see it and realize his mistake.  When he woke up and came over to let me out of my room, he saw the empty bowl.  He made a point to switch out my water bowl for a bigger one that holds more water so that if he forgot to refill it again, I would probably still have water left to drink overnight.  Not being able to speak English, I have to find ways to convey what I want and what I need.  Daddy was impressed by my means of communication and told Mommy that I was, "clever as all get out."]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>We got Mommy good!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/431993</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 1 Mar 2008 10:25:20 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Haha!  Daddy, uncle in-law, and I pulled a fast one on Mommy.  My last entry was entirely bogus!!!   ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Haha!  Daddy, uncle in-law, and I pulled a fast one on Mommy.  My last entry was entirely bogus!!!  She was on vacation and didn't check her e-mail or web pages until she got back.  When she finally did check, she had a message in her inbox from Dogster saying that she had a Paw Mail from one of our pals.  Well, she read it and it mentioned me getting BEER.  She was completely confused by this and then decided to look at my dogster diary.  She read the latest entry describing me getting drunk with Daddy when she was away on vacation.  Of course she was quite alarmed and vowed to give Daddy a piece of her mind.  When she, Daddy, uncle in-law, and her family got together, she asked about it, but no one would tell her what happened.  The look of concern finally made them tell her that it was all a big joke.  Uncle in-law and Daddy put together this scheme and I entered the diary entry with help from Daddy.  They had a good laugh and were proud of themselves for finally pulling a trick on Mommy.  She was just SO relieved to hear that I really didn't get alcohol.  It's not good for animals and could really be harmful so please don't give your pets alcoholic beverages.  It's definitely not a joking matter.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Saturday Night Blues</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/429996</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:02:18 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I was alone with Daddy on a Saturday night, and we both were bored.  He went to the fridge to get on ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was alone with Daddy on a Saturday night, and we both were bored.  He went to the fridge to get one of his special drinks that he never wants to share with me.  Well finally this time he poured me some into my water dish.  At first, it made me feel warm and fuzzy and the apartment was spinning rather rapidly.  Everything was so funny!!  Dad and I sat around on our backs laughing at each other all night long until we passed out.  I woke up very, very thirsty with a nasty headache.  It reminded me of the time I had pains from when I fell off the couch.  
I think I am going to go beg for some more.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mommy's going away???</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/428283</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:22:03 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday Mommy got out her suitcase and was putting clothes and stuff in it.  Today she's typing up ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday Mommy got out her suitcase and was putting clothes and stuff in it.  Today she's typing up information about taking care of me for Daddy.  Apparently, Mommy is going to go on vacation with Grandmom and auntie.  She's sad that I can't go with her because she's going somewhere really warm.  She knows that I would like the good weather, but they don't allow pets on cruises.  Let's hope that she brings me and Daddy back some warmth.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Taxes!?!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/421852</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 5 Feb 2008 17:06:51 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy is done with her first round of exams and pushed to meet a deadline yesterday, so what does sh ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy is done with her first round of exams and pushed to meet a deadline yesterday, so what does she do with her first day that she could relax or play with moi?  She starts working on her taxes!!!  Sure she threw my toy around so that I could play a little before she loaded the dishwasher, but after that, she hopped onto the computer.  Then I hopped onto her lap, as usual, and she started entering numbers into the computer to start her taxes!  Mommy's excited because she is actually going to get a refund this year.  Last year, she had to pay, and she wasn't expecting that.  Nothing much else is going on around here.  I'm using up my wee wee pads since I haven't been going outside to potty.  I might have enough to last the season, but Mommy will have to monitor our supply so that we don't run out.

P.S.  I wanted to give a special shout out to uncle-in-law who is in Kansas City on business.  HI!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Warm like Mexico</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/418039</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:01:28 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Daddy and Mommy save all paper goods to reduce outgoing trash and will burn it in the fireplace.  Th ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Daddy and Mommy save all paper goods to reduce outgoing trash and will burn it in the fireplace.  The fire gets so warm and I sit right in front.  Daddy puts a pillow for me to lay on and I stretch out and pretend that I'm sunbathing in Mexico.  Mommy got a great picture of me when I got too warm and decided to relocate off of the pillow.  I was so hot that I was panting.  After a couple minutes and the photo shoot, I climbed back onto the pillow to enjoy the fire again.  Winter is good only for the warm fires that Daddy lights in the fireplace.  It's warm like Mexico!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Coinage</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/416562</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:21:01 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy came back from work on Monday and told Daddy about a puppy who ate almost 2 pounds of change.  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy came back from work on Monday and told Daddy about a puppy who ate almost 2 pounds of change.  All her co-workers made guesses from the x-rays on the number and dollar amount of change in the dog.  Mommy was way off on both her guesses.  The staff had to do surgery to remove all the coins and it turned out that there were more than 200 coins in the doggy!  Mommy is so glad that I don't eat inedible things like that.  Yep, I'm a good doggy and don't cause a ruckus even when I haven't been getting as much food since I don't get as much exercise in the wintertime.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Diggin'</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/415403</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 20 Jan 2008 19:50:30 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Ooh, today was chilly, but I went potty outside since Mommy, Daddy, and I visited Daddy's parents.   ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Ooh, today was chilly, but I went potty outside since Mommy, Daddy, and I visited Daddy's parents.  It was Daddy's Daddy's birthday on Thursday so they were celebrating.  They watched a lot of sports and I cuddled with Mommy and sometimes Daddy and the grandparents.  After we got home, my paws were chilly from the minute that Mommy let me on the ground to go potty.  Inside, I got onto my couch and wiped my paws on the towel.  Then when Mommy put my bed back into my room, I jumped in and was digging at the bottom of it.  I was digging and digging and was surprised when I looked up to see both Mommy and Daddy staring at me.  I stopped digging until they went away.  Mommy wonders if I know about friction and heating up my feet or why exactly I seem to wipe my paws and dig in my bed after we come in from the rain or cold outdoors.  She thinks I'm very smart about doing so and as always, thinks I'm so cute!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Chihuahua group</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/414178</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 23:21:37 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday, Mommy took me to frolick along with other chihuahuas and small dogs.  The group organizer ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday, Mommy took me to frolick along with other chihuahuas and small dogs.  The group organizer posted clips of the meet on YouTube.  I make my first appearance around 0:37 and shortly after that, you can see me trying to get back into Mommy's lap because I'm kind of anti-social.  She turns me around with a bandaged finger on her hand a couple times until I go mingle.  Mommy got an owie on her finger on Friday at work when she got chomped on by a dog.  She was opening its mouth to give it some medication and it bit down on her finger, but it wasn't too bad.  The video is linked on the group's site <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.pocketpups.net">PocketPups</a>.  You can also see me getting in a bark or two around 2:16 and make a last appearance around 3:12.  It was fun and tiring being around other dogs.  Mommy is sure that I'm happy being an only dog, and she is certainly correct.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Warm out</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/410988</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 8 Jan 2008 15:58:50 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy took me outside yesterday because it was warm out!  We didn't have to put our coats on or anyt ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy took me outside yesterday because it was warm out!  We didn't have to put our coats on or anything like that.  It was nice to be out of the apartment and to be able to smell all the fun outdoor smells that I don't get inside.  Mommy hasn't had any more headaches and we hope that she doesn't get migraines in the future.  Mommy and Daddy both started another semester of classes today so Mommy didn't have to get up early to go to work this morning and she was home earlier too.  She wasn't in the playful mood, so I've been curled up on her lap and keeping her company like a good little doggy.  Today has been rainy so we didn't go outside again, but we're glad a lot of the snow melted since it's been warmer out.  Unfortunately it's supposed to snow this weekend.  :(  Mommy and I miss the Atlanta winter when we could go outside and go walking and to the park year-round.  Oh well, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://cvm.msu.edu/">Michigan State University's</a> vet school is better than the one in Georgia, plus Mommy and Daddy's family are in Michigan too.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mommy's pain!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/409767</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 5 Jan 2008 13:14:12 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I was expecting to be the one in pain but somehow it's transferred over to Mommy.  I'm doing just fi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was expecting to be the one in pain but somehow it's transferred over to Mommy.  I'm doing just fine after my dental vaccine because Mommy told the doctor how painful I was last time, so the doctor put me on a safe but increased dose of pain meds this time.  I'm so much better and running around like normal.  Mommy's really happy about that.  Something she isn't happy about is what she and Daddy think was a mild migraine that she had last night.  She drove to pick up their dinner (pizza night) and when she came back, she told Daddy that she could see wavy lines that looked like oil slicks in her vision.  They went away about half an hour later, but then she got a headache which turned into what she describes as the worst headache of her life.  Daddy got up and brought her Advil and water because she didn't want to disrupt me since I was so cozy on her lap.  When she seemed really uncomfortable, Daddy applied some pressure on different pressure points, made her eat some chocolate covered expresso beans (caffeine helps migraines), and helped her through the pain.  I did my part by keeping her lap warm and cozy.  The rest of the night, she was sensitive to light but went to bed okay.  She had a headache all today too but Advil has helped a bit.  Plus, she got a coffee with full caffeine to help; she usually gets decaf.  Daddy and I are going to keep Mommy comfortable by cuddling with her and hopefully her headaches go away.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Dental health update</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/408767</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 2 Jan 2008 19:26:27 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy scheduled my appointment for the booster porphyromonas dental vaccine for tomorrow.  I'm not l ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy scheduled my appointment for the booster porphyromonas dental vaccine for tomorrow.  I'm not looking forward to this because I'm assuming that I won't be my normal self  since last time I was so painful after the vaccine.  The pain medication did help though.  Mommy also noticed that my breath smelled kind of poo-ier today.  She attributed this to her not taking the time to mix up my <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://cetdental.com/rinsing_products.asp">Aquadent</a> for the past two days; she just got me fresh water only.  Right away, she mixed up some more Aquadent, and I went over and took a drink.  I definitely do not mind drinking that stuff, and now Mommy's convinced that it helps keep my breath smelling slightly better.  She still brushes my teeth every night, but adding products that helps prevent my bad breath and plaque buildup is aiding in Mommy's quest to improve my dental health.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy New Year!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/408110</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 1 Jan 2008 11:18:54 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy and Daddy's vacation is almost over and we're all enjoying the last day before they have to ge ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy and Daddy's vacation is almost over and we're all enjoying the last day before they have to get back to work and school.  Earlier today, Daddy and I were playing and he rolled a ball my way.  I moved my paws and did the "deflect" move so the ball wouldn't hit me.  Mommy said "deflect, deflect!" like in the <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://wii.nintendo.com/software_warioware.jsp">Smooth Moves</a> game on the Wii.  At one point I was sitting in Daddy's lap while he was eating toast and kept looking at him so that he would give me something to eat.  He did give me a small piece of the crust and I had such a difficult time eating it.  It stuck to my back teeth and I was opening my mouth up really wide to try to chew and get it unstuck.  It was frustrating so I tried to wipe it off using my paw, but it didn't really work so well.  Eventually I managed to get the piece of toast down.  When Daddy gives me things to eat, I always wish that it's going to be meat.  It's always tasty and easy to eat.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>21000 views!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/407211</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 29 Dec 2007 20:47:56 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>After watching the New England Patriots play their way to a historical victory with a season win of  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ After watching the New England Patriots play their way to a historical victory with a season win of 16 games and 0 losses, Mommy and I hopped onto Dogster and found that I had exactly 21000 views.  Earlier tonight, Mommy, Daddy, and I hung out with Daddyâ€™s parents.  They left me home and went out to eat and to see a movie.  Afterward, they came back home and Grandma looked at my newly framed collage picture of various blooper type pictures of me that Mommy had Shutterfly print out.  Itâ€™s about time Mommy started hanging pictures of me around the place.  Sure she has scrapbooks, but they sit on the shelf and donâ€™t get looked at every day.  Anyway, I think I will soon be seeing more of me on the walls since Mommy is putting together the free Shutterfly calendar of pictures of me.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm sensitive</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/407048</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 29 Dec 2007 13:19:55 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>A couple days ago Mommy, Daddy, and I went to older auntie and uncle's house.  They ate and played t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ A couple days ago Mommy, Daddy, and I went to older auntie and uncle's house.  They ate and played the Wii and Mommy applied the OraVet to my teeth and gums and to Reecie too.  About half an hour later, while I was sitting in uncle's lap, I vomited.  It didn't make too bad a mess and he actually didn't notice until he heard me licking it up.  He was quite engaged with watching Mommy and Daddy go head to head playing <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://raymanzone.us.ubi.com/ravingrabbids/index.html">Rayman Raving Rabbids</a>, which was a pretty good game according to them.  After barfing, I was just fine.  Nothing much else happened, but Mommy isn't going to apply to OraVet to my teeth anymore.  I'm actually very thankful for that because it was pretty annoying to sit for her while she dried off my teeth and applied the waxy like substance to my little pearly whites.  Reecie didn't appreciate her application either, but Mommy worked faster with her because she didn't want Reecie to get mad at her.  Thanks for that mom!  Make me sit still for a long time and don't bat an eyelash to the fact that I'd maybe get mad at you...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Merry Christmas!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/405796</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:55:40 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It was a merry Christmas this year indeed.  Yesterday, Mommy, Daddy, and I spent time at Daddy's par ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It was a merry Christmas this year indeed.  Yesterday, Mommy, Daddy, and I spent time at Daddy's parent's house.  I hadn't been up to visit them in a while so the car drive seemed extra long.  When we got closer to their close, Daddy got me all excited and soon I realized that we'd soon be someplace fun.  It was nice to see Grandpa and Grandma and uncle.  I went potty in the snow, which I haven't done in a while.  Today I went potty again in the snow after we got to Mommy's parent's house.  It was a lot of fun and I got presents from older auntie and uncle.  I seem to be doing okay painwise after the vaccine and played, napped, begged for food, and watched the family play Mexican Train dominos and Carnival Games on the Wii.  On Thursday we're going to go to older auntie and uncle's and I'll see <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.catster.com/cats/672088">Reecie</a> and <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.catster.com/cats/110784">Pumpkin</a>.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Ohhh the pain!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/404777</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 23 Dec 2007 08:25:41 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy gave me pain meds the night of the dental vaccine and the night after.  The next day without p ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy gave me pain meds the night of the dental vaccine and the night after.  The next day without pain meds was horrible.  I didn't even want to eat!!!  And eating is my FAVORITE thing!!!  Mommy hand fed me my kibble that she had wet down, otherwise I wouldn't eat it.  She went to work and asked them about pain after the dental vaccine and it is common in very little dogs.  The veterinarians said that she could continue giving me pain meds to help.  When she got home, she gave me more medicine and I'm feeling like normal.  She only has one more dose left for me so hopefully I take the last dose, I won't be painful anymore.  Mommy and I still think that the porphyromonas vaccine is potentially beneficial still, but if you decide to get it, you should ask for pain medication since it really hurts.  I think Mommy is going overboard, but she has also started using another product for my dental health.  It's a water additive called <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.virbacvet.com/product_guide/water_additive.html">AquaDent</a> that helps freshen breath and reduce plaque accumulation.  Because I drink so little water, Mommy only uses one ml of the product per bowl of water for me.  She has to mix up fresh bowls of the water and additive every day, which is a new daily task that she has to get used to.  So far, Mommy and Daddy both think that my breath smells less like poo, but that it still smells kind of bad.  It has been less than a week with the dental vaccine and water additive, but they think my mouth is already showing signs of improvement.  Mommy hasn't applied the OraVet to my teeth yet, but that should help even more.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Dental health</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/403442</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:15:40 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today Mommy took me to one of her new works.  I got weighed and weigh 4 pounds 2.5 ounces, and then  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today Mommy took me to one of her new works.  I got weighed and weigh 4 pounds 2.5 ounces, and then I was forced to meet new people.  Mommy brought treats to try to bribe me, but I knew what was going on and refused to take them from her because I was so nervous.  I clung onto Mommy as tightly as I could and the veterinarian did her examination while I was clutching onto Mommy.  On physical exam, I was normal and the doc said that the condition of my teeth were that of a two year old dog.  I'm six so that means all Mommy's nightly toothbrushing and dental chew giving is going well.  Even with all that, Mommy and Daddy say that I have poo breath so Mommy decided that I should get the new dental vaccine.  It's the <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.pfizerah.com/product_overview.asp?drug=PH&country=US&lang=EN&species=CN">porphyromonas bacterial vaccine<a> which helps to prevent periodontitis (gum disease) in dogs.  Mommy's trying to help prevent me from having to lose any more teeth this year.  Several months ago, some of my teeth were loose because I had some bone loss in those areas and my original vet had to pull them.  Anyway, today when the doctor poked me with the dental vaccine, I was very good and it didn't hurt much, but afterwards it was was so painful.  The doctor actually had Mommy give me some pain meds to help since it hurts so much.  Mommy is going to have to ask them why it hurts so much because I have to go back for a booster vaccine in three weeks.  At least next year, if Mommy thinks the vaccine helped, I won't have to get a booster again which is only given the first time you get it.  Oh yeah, and Mommy also bought a new product that she's going to apply to my teeth to also reduce the amount of plaque and tartar buildup.  It's a product for dogs and cats called <a href="http://www.oravet.us.merial.com/index.html">OraVet</a> which she'll apply to my teeth and gum line once a week.  Dental health is very important for all dogs and small dogs especially.  Mommy hopes my breath improves and that my teeth remain healthy so I can be healthy.  We'll keep you updated on what we think of the effect of these products.  Until then, ask your vet about better dental care so we can all be healthy and happy.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Wii played</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/401957</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 16 Dec 2007 10:24:28 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Last night older auntie and uncle visited Mommy and Daddy.  Uncle just about finished his MBA so old ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Last night older auntie and uncle visited Mommy and Daddy.  Uncle just about finished his MBA so older auntie got his presents for graduation.  He opened up a Wii, games, and accessories and had Daddy hook everything up to the TV.  Mommy, older auntie, uncle, and Daddy played the Wii all last night and I got to watch all the fun filled action.  At one point in one of the games, there was a doggy that looked just like me.  Apparently, the graphic was the chihuahua in <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.nintendogs.com/">Nintendogs</a>, and I look just like it.  Mommy thought it was so cute!  Later in the night, they played bowling and Mommy held me in her arm while she bowled with the other.  They commented how Mommy would never be able to bowl in real life with me in her arms.  I liked being able to be in on all the fun.  

Congratulations on uncle's graduation!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The foot shuffle</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/400370</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:57:24 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I always done this, but lately Mommy and Daddy have been enjoying my foot shuffle whenever I get exc ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I always done this, but lately Mommy and Daddy have been enjoying my foot shuffle whenever I get excited that maybe they'll give me some food.  It's especially funny when Daddy is eating by the couch and I'm sitting on the couch so I can be as close to him as possible.  When he looks over, I flatten my ears down a little, knock my head back, and shuffle my feet.  It's me at my cutest, but usually he doesn't give me anything, which Mommy is happy with.  It's really nice though since sometimes Mommy and Daddy make me stay in my bed until they finish eating so I cannot beg for scraps.  I like being out and about when there is food around.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The weather outside...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/397912</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 5 Dec 2007 07:56:50 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy and I think it's just too cold outside, and so I get to use my indoor bathroom on wee wee pads ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy and I think it's just too cold outside, and so I get to use my indoor bathroom on wee wee pads.  Daddy thinks Mommy's just too lazy to take me out to potty, and he's partially right.  It's just that snow on my tiny, dainty paws is a bit too cold for me.  Mommy finishes her classes for this semester on Friday, so perhaps she'll continue the bootie training so that I can get outside sometimes this winter.  I'm a little stir crazy since I'm stuck inside all day long.  Lately, Mommy and Daddy haven't been playing with me a lot since they are both finishing up with their semesters and Mommy has been a bit of a workaholic.  It's okay.  At least I'm not a super high energy dog that absolutely needs tons of exercise.  I know it's cold and snowy out but getting out once in a while would be kind of nice.  Mommy and I hope all you other doggies are coping with the cold well.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I barfed on Daddy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/396429</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 1 Dec 2007 13:00:31 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy went to work today and when she was about to leave work, she saw that Daddy had sent her a tex ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy went to work today and when she was about to leave work, she saw that Daddy had sent her a text message which read "Deed just yakked up her breakfast."  She realized that it must be because of the Heartgard that she gave me this morning.  Last month, I also vomited on the same day as my Heartgard medication, but Mommy thought I vomited because of a treat that her co-worker gave to me.  Anyway, she's putting me back onto Sentinel so I should be fine now.  When Mommy got home from work, Daddy told her about how I crawled into his arms, gave him a strange look, and then barfed into the crook of his elbow.  He managed to keep the undigested food and bits of heartworm medication on his arm and sleeve so cleanup wasn't bad.  Mommy feels terrible that she switched my medication on me just to save a few bucks.  We should just have stuck to what worked, but at least now we know.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Photo shoot</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/396439</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 30 Nov 2007 19:23:41 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy wanted to use those Shutterfly offers from Dogster, the holiday cards and 8 x 10 photo for ent ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy wanted to use those Shutterfly offers from Dogster, the holiday cards and 8 x 10 photo for entering the photo contest.  When Mommy went to make a holiday card of me, she found that I didn't have any good, recent holiday pictures.  Yesterday, Daddy decorated the fireplace and mini Christmas trees to set up a backdrop for a new picture of me.  He tore the couch down into the different sections to make room for a direct shot of me in front of the decorated fireplace.  After many shots, Mommy and Daddy chose one that they liked.  Daddy touched it up on the computer, and Mommy ordered the free holiday cards.  We even got a hilarious picture of me too.  It looks like I'm purposely sticking my tongue out at someone off camera.  For the 8 x 10 print, Mommy gathered some funny, bad pictures of me and put them in the collage for the print.  She's excited to get the holiday cards and print soon.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Reecie!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/394774</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 14:34:44 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy made a catster entry to older auntie's new kitty Reecie, and she also appears as part of My Fa ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy made a catster entry to older auntie's new kitty <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.catster.com/cats/672088">Reecie</a>, and she also appears as part of My Family now.  I'm in one of the posted photos when we first met.  I'm just glad that Reecie lives over there and I live over here.  Just recently, Daddy and Mommy were saying that they thought I preferred being an only dog.  They are so right.  If only Daddy and/or Mommy were on vacation all the time and I could nap and snuggle with them all day, like I have been doing with Daddy this week, I would be such a happy dog.  Mommy is sad that she'll start to become much busier once she starts vet school in August, but we've got plenty of together time before then.  We'll also be moving in the spring so perhaps our new place will be closer to parks so Mommy can take me on walks all the time like she used to do in Atlanta.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The booties are back!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/394772</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 14:29:19 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Daddy has been on vacation from work this week and decided to work with me and the booties when Momm ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Daddy has been on vacation from work this week and decided to work with me and the booties when Mommy was at work.  I really don't like wearing booties but have come a long way from the first time that Mommy tried to put them on me and when I wouldn't move when they were on.  Daddy took video of me in my training to wear them, and Mommy thought they were so cute.  She put the video clips together and posted them in a single video so you can all see how silly I look when I walk with those booties on.  I just hope that Mommy doesn't actually start putting them on me when we go out to potty.  It is getting cold and a little snowy out, but I might rather use my potty pads where it's nice and warm inside.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New bed</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/393655</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 24 Nov 2007 18:36:39 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>When I went to older auntie's for Thanksgiving, Mommy accidentally left my bed there.  Mommy thought ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ When I went to older auntie's for Thanksgiving, Mommy accidentally left my bed there.  Mommy thought it was okay because it would give her extra incentive to go out and buy me a new bed.  She's been talking about doing so for quite some time now.  Last night I used an old bed that I had.  Actually, it's <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.catster.com/cats/110784">Pumpkin's</a> old bed that I stole from her years ago.  Early this morning I was digging into it so intently that I woke Daddy up and I didn't notice him come into the room and turn on the lights.  Then he said "DeeDee," and I was startled and finally stopped digging at the bed and looked at him.  I was digging so furiously that I made dig marks in the foam part of the bottom of the bed.

Later, Mommy and Daddy went shopping and brought home a new bed for me.  They called me out of my room, swapped out the old bed, and called me back into the room.  I went into the new bed and didn't really even notice that it was different.  I was just so happy that they were back from shopping.  Eventually, I noticed that I was standing on a incredibly cushy bed and that is smelled slightly different so I sniffed the new bed and that was it.  I wasn't too impressed, but it was comfy.  Then Mommy, Daddy, and I went into the living room and they broke open into some new Squeaker tennis balls that Mommy bought me.  Daddy recently threw one of my old ones and it went behind the refrigerator, so they decided to buy more.  I thoroughly enjoyed the tennis ball and chased it all over.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Gurgling growl</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/393267</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 23 Nov 2007 18:22:01 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/393267</guid>
		<description>Thanksgiving was filled with lots of excitement.  Mommy and I met Reecie, older auntie's new kitty.  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thanksgiving was filled with lots of excitement.  Mommy and I met <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.catster.com/cats/672088">Reecie</a>, older auntie's new kitty.  She's so playful and curious and wouldn't leave me alone.  She wanted to put her paw on me and I didn't like it and would growl at her whenever she was closeby.  Even one time when I was drinking water, she was nearby, and I was growling while I was drinking water.  It was a hilarious gurgling growl and everyone around me thought it was so funny - everyone except for me.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy Thanksgiving!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/392688</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 22 Nov 2007 07:04:55 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/392688</guid>
		<description>We woke up to snow this morning.  It was the first snowfall of the year, so Mommy took a picture of  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We woke up to snow this morning.  It was the first snowfall of the year, so Mommy took a picture of me outside with it.  I've got this look of dread for the colder and snowier days to come.  We'll post it some time later so you can feel my pain.

Happy Thanksgiving to all!  Mommy and I hope you spend time with your loved ones and family today.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Rainy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/392499</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 21 Nov 2007 17:41:45 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/392499</guid>
		<description>It's  all rainy out today.  This morning I went pee quickly outside and then headed back toward the  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's  all rainy out today.  This morning I went pee quickly outside and then headed back toward the apartment door.  Later on, I did the same thing.  Daddy took me potty after he came home from work and I only went pee again.  When Mommy got home from work, she found out from Daddy that I didn't go poo.  She thinks that I'm sort of silly for holding it just because it's raining out.  Eventually it's going to have to come out though, but I'm hoping it'll stop raining when it does.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mommy's excited!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/392496</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 20 Nov 2007 17:37:45 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>When Mommy came home from class, she let me out of my room and opened a big letter that came in the  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ When Mommy came home from class, she let me out of my room and opened a big letter that came in the mail.  Then she was hollering and jumping up and down, and I didn't know what was going on.  I just sat next to her and was shaking.  Then she picked me up and kissed me and starting calling everyone she knew to tell them the great news.  She was still talking on the phone when she took me out to go potty.  Apparently, Mommy got into veterinary school and she doesn't even have to go in for an interview because they thought she was an exceptional candidate from her application materials.  I'm happy that Mommy's so happy.  Somehow she seems more relaxed about things now so it's great.  I love my Mommy so much and it's nice to see her so excited.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Squirrel!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/391037</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 17 Nov 2007 18:35:51 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy took me potty outside and it was really dark so she has a flashlight.  I wandered over to near ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy took me potty outside and it was really dark so she has a flashlight.  I wandered over to near a fallen tree and Mommy shined the light on me and saw a dead squirrel.  She immediately called me over and away from it and said that she felt like throwing up.  She told me how disgusting it was and we went back inside.  I wish Mommy would just see things my way.  The squirrel was quite yummy smelling and I would probably have liked to roll in it, but of course, I have to listen to Mommy.  It was kind of exciting though.  That's probably the closest I've been to a squirrel ever.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Ornery</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/391036</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 19:48:25 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/391036</guid>
		<description>After going to the park, Mommy decided to give me a bath.  I was a little smelly from before anyway. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ After going to the park, Mommy decided to give me a bath.  I was a little smelly from before anyway.  So, she went through the normal getting ready for the bath routine and started to bathe me.  Unlike most other times, I kept trying to get out of the sink.  Mommy had to keep me putting me back into the water and at one point Daddy helped Mommy with my bathing.  When it was over, he toweled me off and I kept growling.  Mommy said my ears were a little stinky so she cleaned my ears and again, I was a little ornery.  I just wanted them to leave me alone.  I wasn't completely ungrateful though.  When Mommy gave me treats in my warmed up bed, I was nice to her.  Somehow I just was a bit irritated today and even a little yesterday.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New park</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/391035</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:38:04 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/391035</guid>
		<description>Mommy wanted to make the most of the last nice day out in Michigan.  She finished her class early an ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy wanted to make the most of the last nice day out in Michigan.  She finished her class early and decided that she needed to go grocery shopping, but she also wanted to take me to the park.  As crafty as she is, she figured out how to do both.  On her way to work, Mommy passed by this nice little park and nearby is Kroger so she thought she'd try to take me to that park and then go shopping afterward.  The park was busy with other people enjoying the strangely good weather and there was a frisbee golf course in the park too.  On the playground, a family had their kids and dog.  Mommy and I briefly saw three other tiny dogs like me.  We think they were also chihuahuas, but they were too far away and running so we're not sure.  Mommy want to take a brisk walk to the far end of the park and walk the perimeter, but I kept taking a few steps and then stopping and looking back at something.  Mommy told me "no" and had me keep going, but I just kept stopping every few steps.  We did walk the perimeter and then Mommy just took me to the car since I didn't seem to be enjoying the park anyway.  I stayed in the car while she went grocery shopping and that was the end of our outing.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thanksgiving Tag</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/388205</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 05:19:30 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/388205</guid>
		<description>IT'S THANKSGIVING TAG!!!!

I was tagged by Lucas Xenakis.

Here are the rules:
Because it&acirc;€™s T ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ IT'S THANKSGIVING TAG!!!!

I was tagged by Lucas Xenakis.

Here are the rules:
Because itâ€™s Thanksgiving time, there is a change to the rules. Each player needs to tell seven special things they are thankful for. Tagged dogs must post the rules in their diary and their 7 things. Then choose 7 pups to tag and list their names. Let them know by pawmail or rosette that they have been tagged and to read your diary for the instructions on how to play.

Seven Things Iâ€™m Thankful For:

1. I am thankful for my mommy and daddy and all the love and food that they give me.
2. I am thankful for their families and all the love and food that they give me.
3. I am thankful for my health.
4. I am thankful for all things warm: the sun, warm fires, blankets, and beds.
5. I am thankful for my playthings: toys, pine cones, and Mommy and Daddy's hands.
6. I am thankful for good weather.
7. I am thankful for poultry flavored toothpaste which makes toothbrushing time that much more bearable.

I tagged:
1. Ozzie
2. Kirby Francis
3. Jelly
4. Oscar
5. Sophie
6. Jazz-Marie
7. Shay

This is a fun game where you can meet and learn new things about some of your pals. Have fun with this!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>So hot!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/387990</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 8 Nov 2007 14:43:24 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/387990</guid>
		<description>Mommy and I never got around to writing a diary entry about a new blanket that Mommy got.  Actually, ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy and I never got around to writing a diary entry about a new blanket that Mommy got.  Actually, it's just fleece paw print fabric that we use a blanket, but anyway, I cozied up under it on Mommy's lap while she and Daddy were watching TV.  After a while, it got so hot under the fleece and I emerged from underneath the blanket panting.  Mommy and Daddy noticed and thought it was funny that I got so hot under the blanket to the point that I was panting.  It was really cozy under there and the paw pattern is really cute.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Miscellaneous</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/386051</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 6 Nov 2007 12:38:07 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/386051</guid>
		<description>Yesterday I was so excited when Mommy got up that I was twisting and jumping around like her family' ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday I was so excited when Mommy got up that I was twisting and jumping around like her family's rabbit used to do.  I did the leprechaun move where you pick up your hind legs and kick them up in the air.  I really love food and when my body is telling me that I'm getting it an hour later than usual (daylight savings), I get overexcited.

I am a little wary of the baby gate ever since Mommy accidentally let it go and it fell on me.  I wait for Mommy to open the baby gate and when she unlatches it, I will run behind my bed away from the gate and will stay there until she gets it out of the doorway.  Then I bolt out of the room just like usual.

Today was very cold.  Mommy came home from class and found me snuggled deep in my bed under my towels.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Getting attention</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/385254</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 4 Nov 2007 14:16:27 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/385254</guid>
		<description>Today Mommy was going through the newspaper and I wanted some attention.  I pawed at her hand and ke ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today Mommy was going through the newspaper and I wanted some attention.  I pawed at her hand and kept my paw on her until she put the newspaper down and gave me attention.

Earlier today Daddy and I were playing and when he stopped playing, I'd squeak or make noise to get him to continue playing with me.  He always laughs when I do this.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Eventful day</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/384221</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 1 Nov 2007 21:22:55 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/384221</guid>
		<description>I got a really big treat this morning from Mommy.  She tried to break it into small pieces but the f ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I got a really big treat this morning from Mommy.  She tried to break it into small pieces but the first piece that I got was pretty big and so chewy that I had to open my mouth really wide to chomp it down.  Daddy thought I looked funny since my little head was being thrown around with each bite that I took.  I usually get a smaller treat on the first day of the month, but Mommy changed me to the less expensive treat which is actually my heartworm medicine.

Mommy took me to work with her today and her co-worker gave me a couple dog treats.  About 20 minutes later I decided to vomit one up.  Mommy got it all cleaned up and felt bad that my tummy seemed to be bothering me.  I napped the rest of the day away and it was okay.

In the evening, I was napping on Mommy's lap while she studied.  In the middle of reading, she noticed that my nose was doing the mambo although my head was perfectly still.  Next, my mouth started moving up and down a little and then my eyes started fluttering and then my ears started to shake.  I was having a one heck of a dream and eventually woke up when Mommy shifted her textbook.  Mommy thought it would be neat if she could she what I was dreaming about, but I think that is just too personal.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Spreading the word</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/384217</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 1 Nov 2007 21:13:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/384217</guid>
		<description>When I was selected as Diary of the Day, I received a Pup Pal request from a special dog who is no l ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ When I was selected as Diary of the Day, I received a Pup Pal request from a special dog who is no longer with us.  Mica was diagnosed with immune diseases, IMHA and IMTP: Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia & Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia but did not survive.  Her Dogster page is a must visit to read more about these diseases and the need for doggy blood donors.  Also, please invite her to be your Pup Pal by going to <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/504880">Mica's page</A>.  She's trying to reach the goal of having 5,000 Pup Pals.  Dogster is really a great place to share and raise issues.  My mommy and I had never heard of these diseases before but are happy to help spread the word.  We know Mica is in doggy heaven and proud of her people for trying to help out others.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy Halloween</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/383412</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 05:51:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/383412</guid>
		<description>Today is Halloween even though Mommy, Daddy, and I aren't going to do anything to celebrate.  Trick  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today is Halloween even though Mommy, Daddy, and I aren't going to do anything to celebrate.  Trick or treaters don't go around the apartment complex, and Mommy has to study tonight after work so I don't have to endure Mommy dressing me up in a costume.  That's a good thing.  Maybe we'll see some trick or treaters out and about when Mommy takes me potty after she comes home from work tonight.  We hope everyone has a fun and safe Halloween!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Older auntie's birthday</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/383406</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 30 Oct 2007 22:37:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>After class, Mommy drove us to her parent's house where the family was meeting for a birthday dinner ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ After class, Mommy drove us to her parent's house where the family was meeting for a birthday dinner for older auntie.  They left me home while they went out but they came back and had cake.  One of Mommy's friends was even there and she was unsure if I was a cat or a dog.  I suppose I am small, furry with four paws and a tail, so I could understand being mistaken for a kitty.  It was pretty nice to see everyone again and my grandpeoples were happy to see me functioning normally after I had a concussion at the beginning of this month.  I also love it because grandmom gives me cheese.  It was a great night last night.  Happy birthday older auntie!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Diary of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/382928</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:24:52 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/382928</guid>
		<description>I feel so special!!!  I was featured on the main page as the Diary of the Day today.  Mommy's e-mail ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I feel so special!!!  I was featured on the main page as the Diary of the Day today.  Mommy's e-mail inbox was flooded with e-mails notifying her of all my latest Dogster activity.  There were Dogster dogs who wanted to be Pup Pals, messages in my inbox, and new rosettes and bones on my page.  We logged in to dogster and checked out everything and visited our new friends' pages.  Now, I have a whole bunch more Pup Pals on Dogster.  It's so great that you all read my diary.  I am truly honored.  Thank you for all the Pup Pal requests, messages of congratulations, rosettes, and bones!!!

Thanks also for the Feline Friend requests for <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.catster.com/cats/110784">Pumpkin</A>.  It's great because older auntie got a new kitty sibling for her, which Mommy will add a new pet page for at some point.  So, be on the lookout for a new Catster profile and member of my "Family."]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Ooh heat!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/382329</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 28 Oct 2007 13:57:50 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>Today Mommy took me to work with her and they have little heaters for everyone to help keep warm and ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today Mommy took me to work with her and they have little heaters for everyone to help keep warm and toasty.  Mommy turned hers on and made sure to point it at me enough so I'd stay warm while in bed, but it wasn't close enough so I got out of bed and stood right in front of the heater.  Mommy looked down and thought I'd be more comfortable in bed, so she pulled the bed in front of the heater and I got in.  She looked down again and I was sitting on the edge of the bed right in front of the heater.  Again, she wanted me to be more comfortable, so she changed the positioning of the heater and the bed in hopes that I would lay down in the middle of the bed.  When she looked down, I was carefully laying down on the edge of the bed closest to the heater.  She figured that I was decently comfortable since I was at least laying down and on part of the bed so she decided to leave me like I was.  It's very nice of my mommy to be so considerate of my comfort level.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Where's the baby?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/380752</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:55:20 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy told me that they people at her job miss me.  When she went in, they asked, &quot;Where's the baby? ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy told me that they people at her job miss me.  When she went in, they asked, "Where's the baby?"  Even though I'm not the friendly pup, they all think I'm so adorable.  Mommy told them that she had to leave me at home because she goes straight from that job to her next, new one.  The one where she cheats on me and goes and cuddles with other doggys!  It's all right, and tomorrow I get to hang out with Mommy at her work and they will all love me up and tell me how cute I am.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Make the water stop!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/380248</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 23 Oct 2007 16:55:44 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Tonight Mommy gave me a bath and I tried to turn off the faucet by pressing down on the knob that Mo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Tonight Mommy gave me a bath and I tried to turn off the faucet by pressing down on the knob that Mommy lifts up to make the water run.  She was holding me up so I couldn't apply the necessary pressure to turn off the water.  At least I get treats and a warm bed after baths though.

I also thought I'd share something that Mommy didn't notice until this year when giving me baths.  When the water is running, and Mommy is holding me near the faucet, I will doggy paddle in the air.  Mommy thinks this very funny.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>And the gate came crashing down</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/379827</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:04:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy came home from work and unlatched my baby gate.  Then she lost her grip on it and it fell down ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy came home from work and unlatched my baby gate.  Then she lost her grip on it and it fell down on top of me, but I was okay.  Mommy felt horrible, but she's sick so I forgive her for not having great coordination.  She actually doesn't have the best to begin with so...  At least I'm all right.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Proceeding with caution</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/380253</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 21 Oct 2007 18:02:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Daddy opened the door to the balcony for me and I zoomed over to the door but put on the brakes righ ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Daddy opened the door to the balcony for me and I zoomed over to the door but put on the brakes right at the entranceway and looked for the screen that prevented me from going onto the balcony the other day.  I walked slowly through the entranceway once I thought I would be okay and then I was through and zoomed across the deck on the balcony.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My eyeballs are affectionate</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/379213</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 21 Oct 2007 17:51:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today Mommy, Daddy, and I visited Daddy's parents and brother.  It was really nice out too so I got  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today Mommy, Daddy, and I visited Daddy's parents and brother.  It was really nice out too so I got to chase pinecones and chew on them in their yard.  When Daddy was driving me and Mommy home, he went to pet me and my eyeball brushed up against him and he told Mommy that that was the second time today that happened.  I just like to rub my gooey eyeballs on Daddy.  Is it such a big deal???]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm playful</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/378306</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 19 Oct 2007 16:45:23 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Tonight Daddy got home from work before Mommy got home so he unlatched the baby gate for my room and ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Tonight Daddy got home from work before Mommy got home so he unlatched the baby gate for my room and went to wash his face in the bathroom.  I waited a bit and then went up to him and did my signature "pick me up" move where I stand up on my hind legs and paw at someone's legs.  He was busy so I just layed down on the bathroom rug.  After the bathroom, Daddy layed down on the couch and I jumped on his lap.  He wasn't paying attention to me so I dive bombed and rolled over by his face.  Then I pawed at his face so he would play with me.  After that, he took me outside and we ran into Mommy who was coming home from work.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Leaves</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/379221</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 18 Oct 2007 19:08:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy took me outside today and there were tons of leaves on the ground.  It was kind of windy too a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy took me outside today and there were tons of leaves on the ground.  It was kind of windy too and it reminded Mommy of one time in Atlanta we were walking and this giant leaf was blowing my way and I had to make a mad dash to one side to avoid being hit by it head on.  Mommy was happy that it missed me.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Whoopsie daisies!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/377294</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 17 Oct 2007 17:09:55 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It was a little warmer today and Mommy got home from her new work today so she decided to open the w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It was a little warmer today and Mommy got home from her new work today so she decided to open the windows and let in the breeze.  She opened the door to the balcony and I was excited and ran to go out onto the deck.  Somehow my head just bounced off an unknown mesh that wouldn't allow me to go through.  Then I decided that I didn't want to go out onto the balcony anymore.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I love Daddy again!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/376791</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:00:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Since Daddy and I spent the weekend together, I have been more accepting of his attention and eager  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Since Daddy and I spent the weekend together, I have been more accepting of his attention and eager to see Daddy when he gets home from work.  After my accident, I was a little unsure of Daddy.  I didn't know if he was the thing that caused my head to hurt so bad.  When waking up from being unconscious, I saw Daddy's face and thought that maybe he did something to me.  I thought it couldn't be the case because he's so nice to me and plays with me a lot, but I still wasn't absolutely sure.  Mommy reassures me that it was the side table's fault for getting in my head's way when I slipped off the couch.  We're all happy that I'm acting normal and showing Daddy my love again.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mommy's back!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/376140</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:55:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>On Friday morning, Mommy put me in my room after taking me to go potty.  It was like any day except  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ On Friday morning, Mommy put me in my room after taking me to go potty.  It was like any day except Mommy didn't come home that night.  Daddy took care of me though and even picked up my poops.  Mommy still wasn't home the next day and Daddy was really nice to me and took me outside where he let me chase and chew up pinecones.  Mommy called Daddy on his phone so I knew that she was safe, but I refused to talk to her and ran away when Daddy asked if I wanted to talk to Mommy through the phone.  Finally, Mommy showed up on Sunday night.  She told me that she had been looking at pictures of me and writing about me all weekend in my scrapbooks.  She hopes that soon she'll have those albums finished so she can start my 2007 album.  Mommy and Daddy have taken so many pictures of me this year that the 2007 album is going to be big!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Feelin' the chill</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/374708</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 11 Oct 2007 20:22:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Just this week, autumn has arrived in our area.  Mommy has been putting a fleece on me before going  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Just this week, autumn has arrived in our area.  Mommy has been putting a fleece on me before going out to potty in the morning and night.  Tonight, Mommy put my fleece on and pulled up the hoodie.  I was a good doggie and just let it be... all pulled up with my ears all smooshed.  Mommy and Daddy got a good laugh and Daddy took pictures.  They thought it was so cute!  It's like when the push my ears down so they point to the ground.  They say that I look like a little lab puppy.  At least they are adoring me and say that it's so cute.  :)  I'm happy to provide that kind of joy and happiness.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Momma's been cheating on me</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/374676</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 11 Oct 2007 18:50:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Tonight Mommy came home later than usual and she smelled of other doggies!!!  It is permissible for  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Tonight Mommy came home later than usual and she smelled of other doggies!!!  It is permissible for her to smell like the doggies that we see when she takes me to work, but this time, the distinct smell of other foreign doggies could be sniffed.  I'm perplexed.  Perhaps I'm not being cute enough and I don't think I've gained weight, but what could I have done to drive her away?  Oh, um, okay...  Well, Mommy just told me that she was just doing a working interview at a vet hospital and that's why she smelled like other doggies.  She also did a working interview on Saturday at a different vet hospital but owned by the same people.  I didn't notice the other doggie smell because she changed before I got to sniff her.  Anyway, she thinks she'll be asked to start working at one or both of them soon so I need to get used to the idea that she will be seeing other dogs besides me.  I guess it's okay so I suppose I am reassured that I'm not loosing my charms or packing on the pounds and she tells me that I'm cute as ever.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Pretty much 100%</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/373836</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 9 Oct 2007 15:05:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today was beautiful out and Mommy took me for a walk.  I'm so much better now and chasing birds and  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today was beautiful out and Mommy took me for a walk.  I'm so much better now and chasing birds and squirrels.  I stopped in front of this pinecone, but Mommy wouldn't kick it for me.  So what if it happened to be about the same size as my body???  She kicked a smaller one for me later though.  I started to rip it apart as I often do with pinecones so Mommy sat down on a bench and just watched my tail express all the joy and elation I was feeling.  Mommy thought that my tail was wagging as if it had a mind of its own.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Not my knife</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/372256</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 5 Oct 2007 05:05:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Last night, Mommy and Daddy were getting me ready for bed.  Daddy was going to cover me up with a to ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Last night, Mommy and Daddy were getting me ready for bed.  Daddy was going to cover me up with a towel in my bed when he found a knife in my bed.  He immediately thought that I was stowing it away because I was planning to kill him.  He feels guilty that he was the one who told me to "go get mamma" which prompted me to run across the couch but then I slipped and was knocked unconscious.  Really, it was just very funny and Daddy thought it was strange that I had a knife in my bed.  It was actually a butter knife, but he and Mommy were both probably picturing me rearing up on my hind legs with the butter knife clasped and pointed down between my two front paws towards Daddy who would be sleeping soundly.  You know, something like in a horror movie.  Anyway, it was a knife from Mommy's lunch.  She has been taking me and my normal bed with her to work so that I can be more comfortable since before my accident, she just had an extra, less comfortable bed at work for me.  When packing up to go home, she just put her dishes from lunch into my bed so she could carry it out to the car.  When she got home, she took the dishes out, but forgot about the knife.  Mommy's actually happy that Daddy found it because it could have lead to another accident if it was sticking out at me or my eyeball in a weird direction and I bumped into it.  So really, I wasn't intending to kill Daddy.  Mommy and I don't blame him in the slightly.  I go running across the couch all the time.  Just that one time, I happened to slip at a bad spot and the table was there for me to hit my head on.  Since my accident, Daddy has moved the table out of the way, so the same thing can't happen again later.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Meds give me the runs</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/371700</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 3 Oct 2007 14:18:27 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I'm happy to report that I'm doing so much better.  Mommy gave me my pain medication last night and  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm happy to report that I'm doing so much better.  Mommy gave me my pain medication last night and later that night I kept bothering Mommy to take me to go potty about every hour or so.  I don't seem to be very painful, so Mommy is going to discontinue the pain meds to try to keep my poop more firm.  Plus, my discharge papers said to stop taking the medication if I had vomitting or diarrhea.  Mommy had considered giving me a bland diet to help calm my tummy, but she's probably just going to feed me like normal and if my poops are still runny, then maybe she'll prepare the bland diet - browned ground beef and rice.  Maybe I'll try to keep them runny on purpose.  I love beef!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Headache of a lifetime</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/371327</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 2 Oct 2007 16:26:42 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Last night I was playing with Daddy on the couch as I normally do.  Then I ran over to Mommy who was ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Last night I was playing with Daddy on the couch as I normally do.  Then I ran over to Mommy who was on the other end of the couch.  I slipped and fell, hitting my head on a table on the way down.  I don't remember anything else but sort of waking up and seeing Daddy's face.  He was talking to me and then scooped me up and put me into my bed.  Then I was in my bed on Mommy's lap in a car while Daddy was driving us somewhere.  I really didn't know what was going on but we made it to the emergency veterinarian.  I was wondering where we were so I actually sat up to see what was going on.  A lady took me to the veterinarian who examined me.  After a bit, they put me into a cage with my bed and Mommy and Daddy came to see me.  I didn't feel like moving much but was happy to see Mommy.  She only looked in on me for a few seconds and then Daddy, and then they both left!  Afterwards, the lady and veterinarian poked me and put something into my arm and hooked plastic tubes up to it.  I rested the whole night and people kept checking up on me and took me potty once.  In the morning, they tried to feed me, but I didn't want to eat.  At one point, they did get me to eat a little.  Then, I was brought out to Mommy and Daddy and they took me home.  They said that I had a concussion and that I was knocked unconscious once my head hit the table.  Since I rested during the night and seemed to get better, they told me that I'm going to be okay.  Daddy took the day off and watched me when Mommy went to class.  When Mommy came home, we cuddled.  I'm feeling better but have a major headache and my legs don't seem to do exactly what I want them to.  I am able walk and run though, but I can't shake my body too hard because it doesn't feel good.  My appetite has come back and tonight, I ravenously ate dinner.  Mommy and Daddy are really happy that I'm improving and I hope I will feel 100% better soon.  They were really worried, especially Mommy.  I think I'll be okay and I'm glad that I have plenty more time to spend with my mommy.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hiccups</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/370902</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 1 Oct 2007 15:05:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy was on the computer and I got the hiccups.  Mommy thinks my hiccups are so cute.  They don't s ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy was on the computer and I got the hiccups.  Mommy thinks my hiccups are so cute.  They don't seem to last very long though.

Mommy looked up "dog hiccups" on Google and found a forum where one vet posted a reason for hiccups that we've never heard of before.  It's a very interesting explanation.  If anyone has scientific evidence or links to articles for why we have hiccups, please message Mommy and me.  We're very curious about this.

The website that we found is <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.pets.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=8832">http://www.pets.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=8832</a> if you are interested in reading all the other posts or browsing the rest of the site.  The post of interest follows in quotes.

"Hiccups are presumed to be a vestigal reminder of the womb: the lungs need some type of strengthing exercise while in a watery environment. Hiccups are a means to exercise the diaphragm, the wide sheet of muscle that seperates the abdomen from the thorax, until the fetus is delivered into a dry environment and must rely on exchanging gases via the lungs. 

Hiccups are normal.

Dr. Van Lienden"]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Muttluks</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/370491</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 30 Sep 2007 14:02:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today Mommy have been feverishly posting items up for auction on eBay.  She had considered selling m ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today Mommy have been feverishly posting items up for auction on eBay.  She had considered selling my <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.muttluks.com/">Muttluks</a> booties, but she decided to give them another try on my feet.  She feels that she could train me to wear them.  The first time she tried to get me to wear them ended up with only my front feet in booties.  I was frozen still and wouldn't move.  She felt so bad for me that she put them away never to been seen again until today.  This time she only put one on and gave me a treat.  Daddy called me over to him to make me walk with it on.  It wasn't much fun.  At first I tried walking with only the legs that didn't have the bootie on it.  It wasn't going too well so I actually started to use the foot with the bootie.  Each time I would put my foot down, I would pick it back up, way up high into the air.  My front leg whirled around kind of like a propeller blade.  After I made it to Daddy and got the treat, Mommy took the bootie off and it was a normal day again.  She told Daddy that she's going to try to gradually get me used to the booties little by little so that maybe I can use them this winter.  We'll just have to see about that...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Scared</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/369707</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 28 Sep 2007 05:34:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>The other day Daddy and I were having a fun time playing.  He'd throw the tiny tennis ball and I'd g ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The other day Daddy and I were having a fun time playing.  He'd throw the tiny tennis ball and I'd go after it.  Then he'd chase after me.  I try to be tricky and evade him by going around the kitchen counter island but stopping before he can get me then by zooming around the other side.  This time, Daddy decided to dive directly in my path around the other side.  I wasn't prepared for this because usually he is on the other side.  I was so scared that I ran into the laundry room door and scrambled all around, dropped the tennis ball, and booked straight into my bed where it is always safe.  Daddy has such a good time playing me with.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Cookies!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/369293</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 26 Sep 2007 20:54:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Momma got Employee of the Week at work and the reward is a candy bar, but they know that she doesn't ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Momma got Employee of the Week at work and the reward is a candy bar, but they know that she doesn't eat candy bars, so they offered her fancy dog cookies instead.  I was happy about it.  Mommy loves to take a million pictures of me and did so as I was enjoying one of the cookies.  She helped me post one of the best ones on my page.  The cookie was hard but very tasty once I cracked off small pieces with my teeth.  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Falling</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/368627</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 25 Sep 2007 07:24:56 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday I was playing on Momma's lap and then I lost my balance and fell off onto the couch and al ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday I was playing on Momma's lap and then I lost my balance and fell off onto the couch and almost onto the floor.  Mommy saved me by catching me but Daddy was laughing.  He thinks it's funny when I fall or trip or things like that.  He's one of those people that contribute to the reason why all those kinds of videos are always on America's Funniest Videos.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Cut</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/367957</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 23 Sep 2007 16:31:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday Mommy and auntie were studying and took me on a walk as a study break.  I love chasing pin ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday Mommy and auntie were studying and took me on a walk as a study break.  I love chasing pinecones and Mommy and auntie kicked me TONS on the walk.  It was so much fun.  Afterward, Mommy discovered that I cut a toe pad on my left hind paw.  It's not bad and doesn't bleed, but I keep licking it.  I also walk very delicately on it.  I think it was worth it though.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Turning</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/366881</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 20 Sep 2007 15:17:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday I was doing tricks for a piece of bread.  In the process of &quot;dancing&quot; where I stand on my  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday I was doing tricks for a piece of bread.  In the process of "dancing" where I stand on my hind legs and turn, I was so enamoured with the treat that I forgot to turn my head along with my body.  At one point, I was forced to turn my head but only at the last possible moment.  :(  I wish I were an owl.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Wipe out</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/366535</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:51:10 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>This morning Mommy was throwing my squeaky ducky so I could chase it.  I was full of energy and was  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This morning Mommy was throwing my squeaky ducky so I could chase it.  I was full of energy and was almost in full zoomie mode.  Mommy threw the ducky into the hallway, and I was rounding the corner and completely wiped out.  Mommy described it to Daddy as body and limbs flailing everywhere.  The wipe out was so disorienting that I didn't even get the ducky.  I just walked it off.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Breakdancin'</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/366175</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 18 Sep 2007 15:06:31 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Sometimes I get in such a frenzy for food that I'll do whatever I think will get the treat that is d ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Sometimes I get in such a frenzy for food that I'll do whatever I think will get the treat that is dangling from Mommy or Daddy's hands.  I've recently begun what is now my breakdancing move.  I must have thought that I should roll over or spin or something, but I ended up doing both at the same time.  What happened is that I end up with my body curled upright and my back near the top of my tail spinning on the floor.  It's pretty fun actually.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Grabbing my prey delicately</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/365364</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 16 Sep 2007 15:00:39 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy and Daddy were being boring so I thought I would select a victim so that I could kill it.  I g ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy and Daddy were being boring so I thought I would select a victim so that I could kill it.  I grabbed my brown monkey out  from a pile of other potential prey and my leashes.  When I grabbed it, the monkey was partially under a leash, so I pulled at it gently so that I could grab only the monkey itself without pulling so hard that I would make the leash whip into my round head.  Then, I went around the place shaking and growling at it to kill it.  Now, I deserve to eat.  I mean, I hunted down my prey, killed it, and now I deserve to be fed, right?]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Weepy eye</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/364373</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 13 Sep 2007 18:55:40 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today my eye is looking much better.  Yesterday it was a bit runny so Mommy was concerned.  Nothing  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today my eye is looking much better.  Yesterday it was a bit runny so Mommy was concerned.  Nothing else really new going on except Mommy just happening upon a cute website.  It's a daily picture of an Italian Greyhound named Charlie.  The site is set up like a 365 day desk calendar and is brillantly designed - very simplistic, perfect really.  Mommy will be visiting this site along with her other daily sites that she checks.  If you would like to check out the site, visit <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.lovecharlie.org/">www.lovecharlie.org</A>.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Dogster Daily Diary Pick</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/363555</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:36:40 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today, I am featured on Dogster's Diary Central as one of Today's Picks.  It was a nice day out and  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today, I am featured on Dogster's <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/diary/dcentral.php">Diary Central</A> as one of Today's Picks.  It was a nice day out and Mommy let me chew up pinecones as she tried to finish reading Patricia McConnell's latest book, <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.amazon.com/Love-Dog-Understanding-Emotion-Friend/dp/0345477146">For the Love of a Dog: Understanding Emotion in You and Your Best Friend</A>.  She says it's a great analysis of how to understand and read dogs and learn the biology behind emotions.  She didn't finish yet, and Daddy got home so I'm going to play with him.  He should be less tired than normal since he relaxed at the Tigers game today.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Birthday toy &amp; Mommy stressing over onion/garlic</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/363173</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 10 Sep 2007 16:37:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy went to Petsmart and picked out another treat dispenser for me.  She thought it was a perfect  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy went to Petsmart and picked out another treat dispenser for me.  She thought it was a perfect size for me.  It's the <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.petstages.com/toyprod.asp?case=107">Mini Treat Tube</A> by Petstages, which has been really fun so far.  Mommy thinks I look completely adorable with it.  We posted a new picture of it, so you can see for yourself.  In that particular picture, I'm trying to get the treats from the wrong end.  After all, it was my first experience with this new toy, and I eventually got the treats out - in less than 5 minutes, I might add.

Also, just FYI, the Gerber baby food that Mommy fed me did contain a small amount of onion powder in it.  They didn't used to put onion powder in that baby food, but they added it to their formulation at some point, which she didn't know until after baking my doggy birthday cake.  When Mommy was out shopping, she checked many dog treats at Petsmart and found out that some dog treats contain onion powder in it.  She really stressed out about it and thought long and hard over it, but she did still give me the treat cake.  Because I don't consistently get to eat baby food and because it was only one ingredient in the recipe, coupled with the fact that other treats purposely include onion powder in it, she figured she'd let it go this time.  The small amount would not likely cause any harm.  She's not going to give me onion powder in the future though since the amount until harmful effects are seen is not proven.  She also told Daddy not to give me any more Doritos because they also contain onion powder.  Plus, she is going to try to stay away from foods that contain garlic.  It's possible that garlic may cause the same problems as onions, but more research needs to be done.  So, we're going to stay away from onion powder, garlic, and related products.  And I hope you do too!  Check your labels.  I mean, we're already checking labels for glutens and "Made in China," so what's another couple checks to keep us pups healthy?]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My Day!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/362713</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 9 Sep 2007 13:26:49 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today Mommy made me a birthday cupcake.  One ingredient is baby food so she let me lick the baby foo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today Mommy made me a birthday cupcake.  One ingredient is baby food so she let me lick the baby food jar clean - it tastes really good.  You can watch the video of me just licking away.  My tongue is really long, but still I couldn't reach the bottom of the jar.  After it finished baking and cooling, Mommy put the yogurt frosting on top and I got to enjoy it.  This year, Mommy didn't even put me through the agonizing pain of singing the whole Happy Birthday song and pretending that I could make a wish and blow out a candle.  She just lowered the yumminess down to me and let me feast right away.  It was really good, and I was ready for it because the house smelled really good after it was baking for a while.  Mommy and Daddy even had a bite of one pupcake, but it wasn't sweet enough for their tastes.  Mommy helped me create another slideshow so you could see pictures of me chowing down on my birthday cake.  Later, Mommy is going to go to Petsmart and pick something out for my birthday present.  I hope she gets me something good.  I still can't find my little blue ball with the bell.  :\  Perhaps she'll find a replacement.  Okay, well HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!  I'm 6, but I sure don't feel that old.  Mommy agrees and hopes that I'll keep feeling young and healthy.  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Grandmom - the cheese giver</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/360840</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 4 Sep 2007 19:20:08 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today, Mommy took me straight from work to her parent's house.  They went out to celebrate Grandmom  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today, Mommy took me straight from work to her parent's house.  They went out to celebrate Grandmom and Granddad's anniversary.  When they got back from dinner, Grandmom fed me bits of cheese.  I love being fed cheese and she loves feeding me cheese.  It has become a ritual.  Mommy brings me to Grandmom and Grandmom will feed me cheese.  It's yummy!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Pinecone heaven!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/360104</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 3 Sep 2007 07:49:56 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy and Daddy went up north last week and they left me with Daddy's parents.  I was sad for about  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy and Daddy went up north last week and they left me with Daddy's parents.  I was sad for about 10 minutes, but then everything was okay because I became Granddaddy's buddy.  We'd go outside and I'd run around their huge backyard and Granddaddy would kick pinecones for me to chase.  I'd tear them up lying in the sun and then in the shade when I got too warm.  I'd also roll in good smelling stuff in the grass!  It was like doggy heaven!!!  Daddy's parents thought I behaved so well except one time I hopped up onto the kitchen table to check for crumbs when Granddaddy went outside for a minute.  He caught me in the act and told me to get down, which I did.  I didn't get any table scraps until Daddy and Mommy came to pick me up yesterday.  Daddy always gives me table scraps although Mommy doesn't approve.  Daddy's parents thought I was so cute and I'd run around the house and play with my toys and lay in the sun.  I even buddied up to Daddy's brother a little bit and he pet me some.  It was great and I was really happy to see Mommy and Daddy when they came back.  Mommy was super happy to see me.  We spent the evening with Daddy's parents and then Mommy and Daddy took me home.  I was kind of sad that I wasn't at Daddy's parents anymore AND Mommy and Daddy clipped my toenails (which had dirt under them from running around in that big backyard) and gave me a bath.  Gosh, they sure do know how to welcome a little doggy back home.  :\]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Wiggle wiggle</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/356859</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 26 Aug 2007 16:43:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today, Daddy had me in his lap.  I was on my back with my paws up in the air.  I wanted to right mys ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today, Daddy had me in his lap.  I was on my back with my paws up in the air.  I wanted to right myself but only found myself wiggling back and forth and back and forth.  Momma and Daddy thought it was really funny so I stopped.  Then I tried again - only with less wiggling.  Then again and was finally successful.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mommy meets pine tree</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/356414</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 25 Aug 2007 16:51:00 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Last week Mommy and I went for a walk to go get the mail at the apartment mail center.  After we got ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Last week Mommy and I went for a walk to go get the mail at the apartment mail center.  After we got the mail, we were just walking and then I suddenly beelined for a big tall pine tree.  I walked over to it and turned and looked at Mommy and kind of bowed my head down and then looked at the tree as a sort of introduction between the two.  I wanted Mommy to know what wonderful pinecones the tree produced - pinecones perfect for her to kick and for me to chase.  She couldn't resist my straightforward request and kicked around pinecones for me.  I was intensely joyful.  After I chased the pincones for a while, I plopped down and ripped them to shreds little mouthful by little mouthful.  There was one that I didn't decimate, and so I carried it in my mouth on the way back to the apartment.  I was so cute!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Foot in mouth</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/355746</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 24 Aug 2007 04:47:39 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>No, no...  I didn't say something incredibly stupid.  I can't talk.  I'm not one of the 1% of dogs t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ No, no...  I didn't say something incredibly stupid.  I can't talk.  I'm not one of the 1% of dogs that can talk.  Well, that's the statistic that Ali G gave.  Anyway, lately Mommy hasn't been getting up right after Daddy gets out of the shower like she normally does.  To motivate Mommy to get out of bed, Daddy will have me jump onto the tall bed, which isn't easy by the way, so I can go wake her up.  This tactic usually works although a couple times I just crawled under the covers and snuggled up with Mommy.  Well, today I was running around on the bed and Daddy told me to, "Go get Mamma!"  So I did.  I ran over to her and onto her face and one of my feet happened to go into her mouth.  There was definite paw to teeth and tongue contact.  That really woke her up!  She went to go wash out her mouth because although she sometimes tells me that my feet smell like popcorn, they definitely do not taste like popcorn.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Steamy pile of poop</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/355545</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 23 Aug 2007 16:34:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>The other day, Mommy took me to work and gave me a new treat bone.  She usually takes those away fro ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The other day, Mommy took me to work and gave me a new treat bone.  She usually takes those away from me before I finish the whole thing, but she was busy and I got to eat the entire bone.  It was really good too!  Anyway, the next day, I was sitting by Mommy's feet while she worked when I felt the overwhelming feeling that I needed to go poop.  I raised my paws up in the air toward Mommy and gave her a pleading look.  She took me out and I got all hunched over and began my long doody.  It was gigantic and ended up, literally, like a pile of poop.  Mommy was amazed at how much came out, but she knew why it happened.  That's the last time she forgets to take away a whole edible bone from me before I can finish the entire thing.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Dog in flight</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/355541</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 23 Aug 2007 16:30:08 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy and Daddy love playing with me when I'm hyper.  They'll throw my toys and I'll chase after the ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy and Daddy love playing with me when I'm hyper.  They'll throw my toys and I'll chase after them and growl and shake them.  The other day, Mommy was in the kitchen and Daddy was throwing a toy for me to chase.  After I'd get my toy, I'd go next to Mommy in the kitchen to see what she was doing.  Then Daddy would call for me and I would skitter on the linoleum and leap from the kitchen onto the carpet.  From Daddy's vantage point, all he would see is me flying through the air onto the carpet.  He thought it was funny.  I just really don't have good traction on the kitchen floor so it's much more efficient to leap through the air to get to where I need to go on the carpet.  I was having a really great time that day -- zooming around, panting, and chasing my toys.  I love running around so much!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Pretty car, pretty doggie</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/353540</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 19 Aug 2007 09:36:51 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hey all!  Yesterday Mommy, Daddy, and I cruised around in his 1980 Camaro at the Woodward Dream Crui ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hey all!  Yesterday Mommy, Daddy, and I cruised around in his 1980 Camaro at the Woodward Dream Cruise.  There were lots of cool cars and people.  A lot of people thought I was soooo cute!  And, they are certainly right about that.  The day was perfect for cruisin' since it was not super sunny and it was relatively cool for the summertime.  It was neat although I got bored near the end.  There is only so much posing out the window a little chihuahua can accomplish.  After I was tired of that, I cozied up in Momma's arms and got hair all over the interior of the car.  When a breeze kicked up, my fur would go swirling around and up Daddy's allergic nose.  It was fun although I would have rather spent the day at the park chasing pine cones.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Roll over!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/352045</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:42:50 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>The other day Daddy went over to my treat jar and got out a treat.  I was super excited so I ran ont ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The other day Daddy went over to my treat jar and got out a treat.  I was super excited so I ran onto the top of the couch, the narrow part, so I could get as close as possible to the treats in his hand.  He told me to roll over, so I did!  I rolled over on the narrow, top part of the couch and I didn't even realize it because I was so insanely crazed over getting a treat.  Mommy and Daddy both couldn't believe their eyes.  It was quite a balancing act with me rolling on my chest on the couch top.  Mommy was happy I didn't fall off while rolling over, and Daddy wanted me to do it again so he kept telling me to roll over again and again, but by that time, I had realized that rolling over on the top of the couch wasn't the best way to keep from falling off.  Mommy was glad that I didn't try it again but was amazed that I was able to do it the one time.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Vrroom, vrroom!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/350581</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 12 Aug 2007 15:06:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today, Daddy, Mommy, and I went riding in Daddy's 1980 Camaro.  It's really loud and powerful.  A co ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today, Daddy, Mommy, and I went riding in Daddy's 1980 Camaro.  It's really loud and powerful.  A couple years ago, we went to the Woodward Dream Cruise in it, and a lot of people kept saying that I was so cute.  Mommy thinks that Daddy thought I was detracting from the beauty of his car.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Attack!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/350069</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 11 Aug 2007 08:48:52 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Daddy and I were playing rough and I got really riled up.  I was play biting and growling at Daddy a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Daddy and I were playing rough and I got really riled up.  I was play biting and growling at Daddy and he was batting at me.  Daddy put me down and went into another room, but I wanted to keep playing so I chased after him and attacked his leg.  I batted at his leg and ran away so he could come after me.  He laughed so I just plopped down into the sun beam.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New slideshow!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/349825</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 10 Aug 2007 15:58:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy helped me put up a new slideshow (instead of reading for class).  Geez, she really loves me, h ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy helped me put up a new slideshow (instead of reading for class).  Geez, she really loves me, huh?  There are a couple pictures in the slideshow that are from when Mommy was too busy to help me post entries for, so we thought we'd share some background info on them.

There is one picture where I'm at the top of the stairs.  Mommy had just left to go scrapbooking and I was waiting for her to come back.  Daddy took the picture and told me to come keep him company so I would take my mind off of Mommy's return.

There is another picture of me enjoying the beaming sun on top of a magazine.  Mommy, older auntie, and auntie were washing their cars and I was laying in the sun on the lawn.  At some point auntie brought out a gossip magazine and then set it down to go back to cleaning.  The magazine was nice and cool, so I slid onto it and napped.

I hope you enjoy!!!  Oh, and I checked this morning, and there wasn't really any cheese left.  It's all right though.  I'm sure Mommy will spill or drop something again soon.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Cheesy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/349434</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 9 Aug 2007 18:53:55 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/349434</guid>
		<description>The other night, Mommy made spaghetti for dinner.  She and Daddy sat down to eat dinner and Mommy pu ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The other night, Mommy made spaghetti for dinner.  She and Daddy sat down to eat dinner and Mommy put parmesan cheese on her pasta, but it was clumped up so she closed the top and started to shake it really hard.  Daddy and I noticed the cheese showering down upon Daddy but it took a few seconds for Mommy to realize what was happening.  She stopped and looked over at Daddy who was giving her this look that said, "Well, it has been a while since you did something stupid.  Something like this was bound to happen sooner or later."  Apparently, the other side of the parmesan cheese top wasn't closed all the way.  Oops.  So Daddy just kept right on eating and Mommy got the vacuum out to clean up the newly settled parmesan cheese layer on the carpet, table, chairs, and on Daddy.  After she vacuumed, I licked up the remaining particulates that the vacuum missed.  I even woke up the next two mornings to go on cheese patrol.  Daddy found the dining room carpet with little paw prints embedded in the carpet.  It seems that my prints show up after I lick the area and step into it.  Today, Mommy vacuumed the whole apartment, so my paw print marks are no more.  I wonder if there are any remaining particles of cheese?  Hmm, I'll have to check in the morning.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sometimes avoidance is the best solution</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/347859</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 6 Aug 2007 16:46:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>The other day when Mommy and I were hanging out at Grandmom and Granddad's, we went for a walk with  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The other day when Mommy and I were hanging out at Grandmom and Granddad's, we went for a walk with auntie and Grandmom.  We walked by the subdivision playground and there was this Yorkie whose leash was attached to a stroller.  Its owner and human siblings were on the playground.  When the Yorkie saw me, it started yapping really loudly and trying to run over to see me.  It managed to pull the stroller off of the grass and onto the sidewalk where it pulled the stroller in my direction.  Then the stroller veered off into the grass and its owner came running over.  She picked up the Yorkie and asked if we could meet.  Auntie was very wary, but Mommy seemed confident that things would be okay.  The Yorkie was still yapping and came up to my face and I thought, Geez, this thing is very yappy.  I didn't make a sound and kindly made a half circle around the yapping Yorkie in order to avoid the situation.  I wasn't interesting in sniffing butts or anything of the sort.  Mommy, auntie, Grandmom, and I continued our walk as the Yorkie continued to yap in my direction.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I already went potty</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/347254</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 5 Aug 2007 10:48:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday, Mommy was spending time at grandmom and granddad's.  Mommy and grandmom went to Panera an ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday, Mommy was spending time at grandmom and granddad's.  Mommy and grandmom went to <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.panerabread.com">Panera</A> and I hung out with granddad.  Mommy was gone for a long time and came home to take me out to go potty.  She was starting to put my harness and leash on when granddad clued her in that I already went potty.  She thought I had an accident, but granddad explained that he had taken me outside.  He put my harness on and everything!  It was really nice of him to take me out because I went potty and laid in the grass, and when he started to go back inside, I followed him.  We think that granddad wants a little dog.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Par-tay!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/346847</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 4 Aug 2007 13:45:44 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Momma, dadda, older auntie, uncle in-law, and auntie hung out at older auntie and uncle in-law's pla ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Momma, dadda, older auntie, uncle in-law, and auntie hung out at older auntie and uncle in-law's place yesterday.  They sure know how to throw a great party!  There were about 20 people there and three babies: me, a human boy kid, and a human girl kid.  I was my usual self and barked at people when I first met them, but I got used to all the people around and was even held by several people.  I thought that this one gal was nice and got on my hind legs and hopped up and down so she would pick me up.  Another time, this one guy picked me up and I was a little growly until he fed me part of a mini sausage.  It tasted so good!  Later in the night, I was loungin' in another lady's arms.  By that time, I was tired and accustomed to all the goings on and hoopla.  Everyone thought I was SO cute!  Of course, it's because I am.  It was a lot of fun!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mommy is less busy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/346010</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 2 Aug 2007 17:20:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yay!  Mommy is less busy now that she met her deadline.  Unfortunately she has to study hard for her ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yay!  Mommy is less busy now that she met her deadline.  Unfortunately she has to study hard for her classes, but at least she's more relaxed.  I'm just a good doggy and keep Mommy's lap warm whenever she's sitting down.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Two dinners!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/344040</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 29 Jul 2007 15:40:37 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday afternoon, Mommy and Daddy rushed around and were getting ready to leave me.  I could feel ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday afternoon, Mommy and Daddy rushed around and were getting ready to leave me.  I could feel it.  Then Mommy took me outside to go potty in her dress and high heels and then fed me!  It was midafternoon and she was giving me dinner!!!  I didn't complain and started inhaling my early meal.  I was so busy I didn't notice them leaving.  They were gone a while and returned at night.  Mommy got into regular clothes and then took me potty and gave me a small dinner.  I was really excited!  Yay two dinners!!!  I guess she didn't want me to be raving hungry this morning since it would have been a long time between feedings.  It was great.  Mommy's friend should have a wedding every day so I can get two dinners all the time!

Congratulations to Mommy's friend for getting married!  Yay!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>20000 views!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/340377</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 21 Jul 2007 16:03:45 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/340377</guid>
		<description>WooHoo!  Momma just happened to visit my page and saw that I have exactly 20,000 views.  That's a lo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WooHoo!  Momma just happened to visit my page and saw that I have exactly 20,000 views.  That's a lot of views!  Thank you to everyone who visits my Dogster page, even if it doesn't get updated a lot, especially recently.  Mommy has been very busy but still spends quality time with me.

A couple weeks ago, Mommy took me out to go potty and when we came back to the apartment door, there was a tiny, little toad waiting for us.  Mommy thought it was a big, brown moth at first, but then she looked at it close up and it was a cute little toady.  She pointed it out to me so I could meet the 'lil guy and I went up to it and sniffed it so my nose touched it and it jumped.  It was neat.  Mommy was really tired that day (it was around 2 AM) but otherwise would've ran and grabbed the camera to capture the moment to add the picture to my ever growing "DeeDee meets another animal" collection.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Shakin' run</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/332483</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 4 Jul 2007 12:40:23 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/332483</guid>
		<description>Yesterday, Daddy was givin' me lovin' and huggin' me, and then he riled me all up and set me on the  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday, Daddy was givin' me lovin' and huggin' me, and then he riled me all up and set me on the floor to run over to Mommy.  I was so excited to run over to Mommy, but at the same time he messed up my coat while huggin' me so I had to shake my coat.  Mommy and Daddy said it was silly and funny lookin' because I was shaking and running really fast towards Mommy.

P.S.  Happy Birthday Mommy!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Walkin'</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/331158</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 1 Jul 2007 15:25:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy is trying to get Daddy to get more exercise so we've begun a weekly walking thing, which is so ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy is trying to get Daddy to get more exercise so we've begun a weekly walking thing, which is so much fun.  We drive downtown and then hit the trails.  Daddy gets me to heel because Mommy's less disciplined with me and I don't listen and won't heel well with her.  So, I walk alongside Daddy and Mommy walks on the other side of Daddy.  If Mommy happens to walk next to me, I don't heel for Daddy.  It's a strange thing where I don't behave for Mommy.  I'm sure Daddy is proud to say that he is a better handler for me.  Anyway, in the middle of the walk, Daddy pulled out my squeaky tennis ball and let me chase after it in the park.  I also chased a bird and a squirrel.  While we were walking, Mommy kept commenting how much she loved my little legs moving as I walked.  I love going for walks.  It is so much fun.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Spring in my step</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/330437</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 29 Jun 2007 14:31:51 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Since last night, I've been perking up and walking faster.  Mommy is still feeding me moistened kibb ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Since last night, I've been perking up and walking faster.  Mommy is still feeding me moistened kibble for my meals, but she's thinking of trying to give me hard kibble again.  Daddy tells her not to baby me too much, but it's difficult for her to see me not feeling well.  I bet by tomorrow I'll be back to normal except the spot where I got my rabies vaccine might still be tender.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Owwie</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/330020</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:23:31 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy took me to the vet yesterday and I was gassed down and had five teeth pulled.  They were loose ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy took me to the vet yesterday and I was gassed down and had five teeth pulled.  They were loose.  While the doc was in there, she chunked off a huge piece of tartar off one of my back teeth.  It's difficult for Mommy to get all the way back there with the toothbrush.  Anyway, I'm feeling really blech today and yesterday, but I look forward to getting hot dog pieces two times a day.  It's strange because usually Mommy doesn't feed me good stuff like that.  She calls it "giving me my medicine," which is weird since I don't know how a hot dog can be medicine.  Maybe when I'm feeling better Mommy will post a new picture of me sans those five teeth that were pulled.  I hope I start to feel better soon.  Mommy is being really patient with me because I walk real slow whenever we go out to potty.  This is quite a change for her since I'm usually pulling at the leash.  Okay, I will give updates later.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sprinklers</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/326763</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 20 Jun 2007 14:43:52 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy got home from school and grocery shopping and took me outside to go potty.  As we were walking ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy got home from school and grocery shopping and took me outside to go potty.  As we were walking toward the grass, the sprinklers turned on and as soon as the first drop hit my body, I turned around and went the other direction.  Mommy insisted we go through the sprinklers so I followed her and got a light shower.  I didn't get too wet but Mommy really got her face soaked.  It was okay for her though because it was so hot out that it dried quickly.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Father's Day turtle</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/325848</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:00:23 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy, Daddy, and I went to Daddy's parents on Father's Day.  (We celebrated Mommy's Father's Day on ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy, Daddy, and I went to Daddy's parents on Father's Day.  (We celebrated Mommy's Father's Day on Saturday.)  It was nice out and I was able to run free, which is always so nice.  I'm a one-chihuahua stampede.  :)  Anyway, Mommy took me to go potty out in the yard and I stumbled upon a painted turtle.  We're not sure what's up with me and my interactions with different animals lately, but it sure is fun.  I mean, the turtle wasn't that fun because it was just sitting there, but meeting new animals is pretty neat.  Anyways, Mommy posted a picture of me going up to the turtle.  It was kind of shy and poked its head into its shell.  Mommy thought it was cute.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mine!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/324723</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 15 Jun 2007 14:21:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/324723</guid>
		<description>Mommy took me to work and at some point she looked over at my bed where I should have been.  I wasn' ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy took me to work and at some point she looked over at my bed where I should have been.  I wasn't there, but Mommy didn't have to look far to find me.  I had "bed-hopped" into the dog bed next to mine.  That bed belonged to one of her co-worker's dogs, but I decided that it should be mine, free for my lounging pleasures.  Mommy told me to go back to my bed and I did, but only for a little while.  She looked down at me again later, and I was enjoying the plush bed next to mine once again.  She left me there and by the end of the day I was over claiming the other bed as my own and eventually went back to my own bed.  It was interesting and broke up my day of naps.  One of her co-workers said that I just just trying something new.  No harm done.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Flossing</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/323851</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 13 Jun 2007 14:50:39 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/323851</guid>
		<description>Mommy was eating Doritos and dropped a piece on the ground.  She decided that rather than throwing i ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy was eating Doritos and dropped a piece on the ground.  She decided that rather than throwing it away, she would give it to me.  We did the usual rigamarole with her telling me to do a trick.  I really don't associate the word "dance" with getting on my hind legs and spinning.  Anyway, I finally did it right and Mommy gave me the piece, which was yummy.  A little later, Mommy happened to be looking at my teeth and noticed that bits of the chewed up Dorito were stuck in between my teeth.  She thought that she'd give me a Greenie to help get rid of that.  I enjoyed the Greenie happily. *By the way, she has given up on only giving me half a Greenie because pulling away a slimey stub of a Greenie and saving it until next time was getting old for her.  Plus, she reasoned that it's possible that I could fall within the weight range of 5 to 15 pound dogs.  If I was a sausagey chihuahua, I could be 5 pounds.  Anyway, she is no longer opposed to letting me have the entire Greenie in one sitting.*  Right, so after I enjoyed my Greenie, Mommy looked at my teeth again and between two teeth was a large chunk still lodged in there.  Mommy thought she could scrape it out using her fingernail, but it just pushed it further in between the teeth.  She left the room, so I was happy that she was no longer messing with my mouth.  Then she came back and knelt down next to me.  Next, she opened my mouth and starting putting this string thing in between the two teeth to get the piece of the mushy Dorito out.  Eventually she got it and was satisfied.  I, too, was satisfied.  Only I was satisfied that she stopped holding my mouth open.  So, that was my first flossing experience ever.  Interesting, huh?  Yes, I think so.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My Tail of Devotion for DeeDee</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/317853</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 30 May 2007 20:52:18 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It would seem so dubious that such a small dog would impact my life in such a huge way.  From the fi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It would seem so dubious that such a small dog would impact my life in such a huge way.  From the first day I met you, you changed my life.  You have helped me through hard times with your unfailing love and have helped guide me to my decision to pursue a career where I can help creatures such as yourself.  You enrich lives without asking for or expecting any thanks.  This is my Tail of Devotion to you and my thank you for being my dog - my tiny little girl.

DeeDee's Mommy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Memorial Day chipmunk</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/316464</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 28 May 2007 09:02:08 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/316464</guid>
		<description>Mommy was outside studying and I was sunbathing in the grass.  We heard some noise and noticed a chi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy was outside studying and I was sunbathing in the grass.  We heard some noise and noticed a chipmunk hanging out by the house.  Then, it bolted toward the grass, so I chased it until it just stopped.  It wasn't moving even when I gently pawed at it and even when Mommy came up to look at it.  Since it wasn't moving, I was completely uninterested and Mommy got the camera to take some pictures.  Then, Mommy decided to hold on to me so the chipmunk could go along its merry way.  As soon as she had me, the little guy ran away as cute as can be.  I think it was really rude of it to fool me like that.  I mean, I can only chase things that are moving.  Seriously, that chipmunk ruined some potential Memorial Day fun.

Mommy and I hope everyone is having a good day.  The weather in Michigan is so beautiful, sunny and warm!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Doggy tag</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/315660</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 26 May 2007 15:26:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Here are the rules:
Each player starts with seven random facts about themselves. Dogs who are tagge ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Here are the rules:
Each player starts with seven random facts about themselves. Dogs who are tagged need to post in their Diary the rules & their 7 pawsome facts. Then choose 7 dogs to tag and list their names. Donâ€™t forget to leave them a comment that they have been tagged and to read your blog!


1. I'm a super licky doggy.  I always try to kiss loved ones on the lips.

2. I growl and bark when a ball or toy I am chasing goes in a way that I don't expect, especially down the stairs.

3. I mark my territory a lot!  And when I say "my territory," I mean every possible spot outside!

4. When Mommy leaves me and Daddy at home, I will sit by the stairs leading to the door to wait for Mommy to return for about 10 minutes or until Daddy calls me back onto the couch.

5. I have one black hair on the top of my head.  Mommy found it amongst my creme and white fur a few years ago.

6. I will jump into any car that has its door open.

7. My farts are silent but deadly.


No pressure to anyone to keep the chain going, but I am goings to tag:
<A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/54779">Bubble</A>
<A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/164278">Oliver</A>
<A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/91550">Zoe</A>
<A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/91551">Cassy</A>
<A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/510526">&#9829;Sugar&#9829;</A>
<A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/543877">LolaBelle</A>
<A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/543883">Jackson</A>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I get carried away</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/314716</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 25 May 2007 08:17:29 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>The other day I was playing with my squeaky tennis ball on the armchair in the den.  I kept flinging ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The other day I was playing with my squeaky tennis ball on the armchair in the den.  I kept flinging the ball off the chair only to retrieve it off the ground and return to the chair and keep doing the same thing over and over again.  Mommy grabbed the camera and took some video of this, but by this time, I was more in the playing mode and less in the fling, retrieve, and repeat mode.  You can see the video of me if you want to watch me playing.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Steak Head</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/307807</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 12 May 2007 06:51:51 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/307807</guid>
		<description>Last night Daddy broke in his new gas grill by cookin' him and Mommy up some gigantic steaks, aspara ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Last night Daddy broke in his new gas grill by cookin' him and Mommy up some gigantic steaks, asparagus, onion, and potatoes.  Sometimes Daddy will allow me to sit next to him during dinner.  He'll make me roll over or spin or do other tricks for bits of food.  At the beginning of dinner, he decided to just throw down a piece of steak for me to enjoy.  It came out of no where, and I watched it flying toward my head until it hit me square on my round noggin.  After that, it fell onto the ground so I ate it all up.  It was so delicious.  When Mommy and Daddy looked over at me, there was a big spot on my fur where you could tell the piece of steak struck me.  Daddy laughed because I didn't move out of the way and just let the steak hit me.  Mommy was just glad that it didn't hit me in the eye since it had seasoning and salt on it.  I was just glad to get some yummy steak.

Another funny thing is that sometimes Daddy will try to get me to do a complete roll over, but I will cheat and sort of put my butt down on the ground and spin around while not actually rolling over, all the while keeping my eyes locked on the food or treat that Daddy has for me.  Daddy makes me do the real roll over before he gives me the food, but I feel it's worth a try to see if a small amount of effort might pay off.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Ketchup Head</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/304284</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 2 May 2007 14:11:48 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/304284</guid>
		<description>Last week I think Daddy mistook me for a Hot Dog because Mommy came over and there was ketchup on my ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Last week I think Daddy mistook me for a Hot Dog because Mommy came over and there was ketchup on my head.  Daddy pretended like it was there by accident and wiped it off, but if Mommy hadn't come over, I'm sure I would already have been digested in Daddy's tummy.  He gets hungry sometimes.

A few days ago I was sitting on Mommy's lap on the couch.  It was a nice day so we had our balcony door open.  Suddenly we heard the downstairs neighbors outdoor kitchen (their grill) and I immediately perked my head up and wanted to go beg for food from them.  Mommy and Daddy thought that I was silly for that.  I'm glad that I can make them laugh.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Dyson vacuum commercial</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/302383</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 27 Apr 2007 13:47:18 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/302383</guid>
		<description>Mommy and Daddy were watching The Office last night while I was lying down on Mommy.  At one point,  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy and Daddy were watching The Office last night while I was lying down on Mommy.  At one point, this commercial came on.  These vacuums on TV were making squeaky toy noises, so immediately I popped my head up and stared at the TV.  Mommy and Daddy were so amused by my attentive stare and head cocking that they replayed the commercial three times!  Every time, I just had to stare at the TV, tip my head to listen to the squeaky noises and determine if there was a squeaky toy to be chased.  It was a bust because there was no toy every time.  I don't really understand it, but Mommy and Daddy sure thought it was funny.

P.S.  My poo breath is slowly creeping back, and Daddy keeps saying that I'm so licky.  It's silly because he says it in his baby talk voice.  Mommy thinks it's so cute!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Out in the country</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/298120</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 16 Apr 2007 14:39:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/298120</guid>
		<description>Yesterday Mommy and Daddy took me to Daddy's parent's house out in the country.  It was so great bec ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday Mommy and Daddy took me to Daddy's parent's house out in the country.  It was so great because they have a huge yard where I can run, run, run, and chase pinecones!  For each intermission during the Red Wings playoff game, I went outside and ran around like crazy.  It was a little chilly out, but once I ran around a bit, I was warm and so happy!  I love when Mommy and Daddy spend quality time with me.  Daddy's parents are really nice too.  They feed me little bits of food except I kept spitting out little pieces of crunchy pretzels that they gave to me.  I was holding out for pieces of bacon from Daddy because usually I'll eat pretzels.  Anyway, I'm lying in the sun and enjoying the warmer weather.  Have a great week everyone!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Merry Easter!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/294595</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 8 Apr 2007 06:02:54 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/294595</guid>
		<description>It's a white Easter this year in Michigan, and I dread having to go outside to potty again.  Mommy w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's a white Easter this year in Michigan, and I dread having to go outside to potty again.  Mommy will get her winter coat, ear covers, and hat on and then will call me to go out.  I'm usually snugglin' with Daddy and am warm and comfy so I don't really even move to get up.  After a few more times of calling, I will reluctantly get up and slink over to Mommy so she can put on my fleece and harness.  We go outside and face the freezing temperatures and I do my business and run back toward the door to go back inside.  I tell ya, I wasn't cut out for this kind of weather.  :|

On an unrelated note, the other day Daddy kept trying to call me Pickles.  For no real apparent reason, he was trying out this name on me.  Mommy thought it was definitely not a good fit for me, and I tend to agree.  Mommy told Daddy that Pickles should be a name reserved for a goofy kind of dog like a Boston with the googly eyes that don't point in the same direction.  Anyway, I think Daddy has gotten over his one day obsession because Mommy and I haven't heard him trying to call me Pickles anymore.

Merry Easter to all!  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I ran the 400 meter dash!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/291983</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 2 Apr 2007 06:58:54 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/291983</guid>
		<description>Yesterday was nice and sunny out, so Mommy and I went for a walk while Daddy took his motorcycle for ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday was nice and sunny out, so Mommy and I went for a walk while Daddy took his motorcycle for a ride.  We just walked around the surrounding neighborhood and ended up by a school.  Mommy wanted to go by the baseball fields to throw away the bag of poops that I made, so we went across the field and threw away my waste and just kept walking.  We came upon the school's track and decided to go around.  Mommy was just walking, but I ran the 400 meters.  It was fun.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I get it now!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/290970</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 30 Mar 2007 13:44:31 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/290970</guid>
		<description>Two years ago, Mommy and Daddy were kicking pinecones to me on the apartment tennis court and whenev ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Two years ago, Mommy and Daddy were kicking pinecones to me on the apartment tennis court and whenever the pinecone would go over the net, I would run up to the net and stop once I figured I couldn't get the pinecone since the net was in the way.  Today Mommy took me to the same tennis court and kicked around my Squeaker tennis balls for me.  Miraculously, I went around the net to go get the ball if it went over the net!!!  I get it now!  Going around things is cool.  You can also see me going around things in the Red Hydrant video that Mommy has posted of me.  I fling the toy across the room and go around one side of a table thing and end up going around the other side so I can get to the hydrant.  With age comes wisdom seems to be pretty true.  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>'Twas just a baby tooth</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/290494</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:10:50 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So, Mommy had the doctor look at my tooth and he decided to just pluck it out right then and there.  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So, Mommy had the doctor look at my tooth and he decided to just pluck it out right then and there.  It was actually a baby premolar that was smooshed up right next to and in front of the adult premolar so it just looked like it was my adult tooth until it was removed.  I didn't yelp or anything, and I didn't have to be put under anesthesia.  I do have to take antibiotics though.  Mommy and I hung out at the vet clinic for a while after that and tried to buy the vet lunch, but he was too full from the cookies that she brought everyone.  So, everything is fine, and the vet said that the rest of my teeth looked good.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Death Breath</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/289875</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 28 Mar 2007 06:27:12 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday Daddy proclaimed that my breath was so horrible and Mommy smelled it and agreed.  It was d ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday Daddy proclaimed that my breath was so horrible and Mommy smelled it and agreed.  It was definitely the worst it has ever been, so Mommy looked at my teeth and noticed that one tooth looked dead.  She touched it and it's loose and possibly infected.  I don't seem to be bothered by it and I eat and get my teeth brushed just fine.  Anyway, Mommy set it up tomorrow to get it pulled and so the vet can look at it.  It's good that there are no cats living with us because last time I was going to the vet for a dental procedure, I ended up chowing down on cat food and Mommy had to reschedule.  Daddy hopes this will help my breath because it smells like roadkill.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Record high</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/289143</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 26 Mar 2007 13:31:55 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy took me outside to play today, but it's almost too hot to chase my squeaky tennis balls around ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy took me outside to play today, but it's almost too hot to chase my squeaky tennis balls around too much.  The sun and breeze are great!

It was nice to spend time with Mommy again since she was gone for most of the weekend.  She went scrapbooking in Ohio with her friends.  She worked on my 2005 album... even though my 2004 album isn't even done.  She says she'll finish that one as soon as she prints out some Dogster stuff so she can include it in that album.

Hopefully Daddy will come home from work a little early today so we can all spend time together.  Going for walks are the best!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Nice out</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/283337</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 13 Mar 2007 18:35:51 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/283337</guid>
		<description>The weather today was soooo nice.  Compared to the previous weeks, this day was almost tropical.  Mo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The weather today was soooo nice.  Compared to the previous weeks, this day was almost tropical.  Mommy and I went for a walk, and I got to go potty outside all today.  We even made an extra trip to the mailbox to get the mail, but Daddy had gotten the mail already.  It was okay because it was so nice to be outside walking without my coat.  Mommy tells me that the weather isn't going to be nice for a while again, but at least we had some warm weather and sun today.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I wasn't done chewing</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/280731</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 7 Mar 2007 13:31:55 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/280731</guid>
		<description>Yesterday, Mommy gave me a Greenie because I was a good girl.  When I was half finished, she took it ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday, Mommy gave me a Greenie because I was a good girl.  When I was half finished, she took it away from me.  She's paranoid that something bad might happen if I eat the whole thing only because it lists on the packaging for dogs 5 - 15 lbs.  Since I'm 4 lbs, she only let me eat half...  Silly, Mommy!  She always follows directions and goes by the rules.  Actually, it's a miracle that she lets me eat teenie Greenies in the first place considering I'm a pound under the lower weight limit.  Anyway...  After she took away the remaining half, I still wanted something to chew on, so I walked over to my bed and picked up the rawhide chew that I haven't touched in months.  I proceeded to chew it and roll over with it all the while being absolutely cute.  Mommy thought I looked adorable, and that is because I am.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Da Vet!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/279021</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 3 Mar 2007 09:25:43 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/279021</guid>
		<description>Mommy took me yesterday to her old, old, old work.  She met up with her previous co-workers and met  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy took me yesterday to her old, old, old work.  She met up with her previous co-workers and met some new hires at the vet clinic.  As always everyone was so nice, but I growled at most of them.  While we were there, Mommy also did my heartworm test, but I was really good and didn't squirm or growl at all when the tech was holding me and Mom was poking me.  The test was negative which is good.  I was comfy staying in Mommy's arm most of the time, and I barked at a hospitalized dog, a large Bull Mastiff.  She also bought me new doggy toothpaste, which is a different brand, but I think it'll be okay.  Anyway, I enjoyed the car ride there and back even though at some points of the ride, I couldn't see much out of the window because it was like a blizzard outside.  So, there's snow on the ground again, which is disappointing since Mommy was starting to take me outside to go potty again.  We had been running low on wee wee pads, but Mommy bought me a whole box more so we won't run out for a very long time now.

P.S.  Happy birthday to Mommy's brother in-law!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New video</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/277712</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 28 Feb 2007 04:38:59 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/277712</guid>
		<description>Hi all!  Yesterday, Mommy put up a new video of me playing with my red fire hydrant that I haven't s ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi all!  Yesterday, Mommy put up a new video of me playing with my red fire hydrant that I haven't seen in what seems like ages.  We're sorry it's kind of dark, but you can still see me play the hydrant to death.  I growl at it furiously and fling it across the room.  You can see me silently scream "ack" in my head then turn to Mommy to see if she will retrieve it for me.  When I realizes she will not, I actually problem solve and go around the table to get the toy.  I return to playing with mainly the loop on the top of the toy and get a good hold of it and pretend that I am in the discus event in the Olympics by circling with it three times until the video ends.  Ahh, good times!

P.S.  Happy Birthday Daddy!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>You Gotta Be Kidding Me</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/271720</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 14 Feb 2007 07:58:51 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/271720</guid>
		<description>Last night Mommy decided that she would try to have me go potty outside, but as soon as we stepped o ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Last night Mommy decided that she would try to have me go potty outside, but as soon as we stepped outside, I flinched and stepped back.  There was so much snow everywhere, and I would've been buried if I tried to go potty out there.  Mommy sort of tried to brush away the snow so I could sniff the ground, but I wasn't buying it so Mommy gave up and took me inside.  Later I went potty in the nice warm bathroom on my bathroom, my wee wee pad.  I think it may be a little while before I will be able to go outside to go potty.  *sigh  Michigan gets too cold in the winter.  I suppose I should be thankful that we don't live in Antarctica or something though.

P.S.  Happy Valentine's Day to everybody!  â™¥]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Peanut</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/270554</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 11 Feb 2007 18:55:01 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/270554</guid>
		<description>Yesterday Daddy gave me a peanut from his granola bar.  I snarfed it down quick like I always do.  T ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday Daddy gave me a peanut from his granola bar.  I snarfed it down quick like I always do.  This morning, Daddy heard me horking it up in the bathroom.  (Mommy put me in the bathroom for the night since I didn't make poops right before bed due to the cold).  Anyway, I barfed up the peanut almost whole so Daddy won't be giving me whole peanuts anymore.  I was very neat about it too because Mommy set out a wee wee pad, which I had gone #1, #2, and vomited up the peanut on the pad.  Cleanup was very easy for her.

Daddy made yummy ribs tonight and gave me a nibble.  It tasted very good.  Mommy hopes I don't barf that up too, but I think I'll be fine.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Slideshow</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/269452</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 9 Feb 2007 07:16:35 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/269452</guid>
		<description>Mommy helped me put up a slideshow of some pictures from 2005.  We used Photobucket but it limits yo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy helped me put up a slideshow of some pictures from 2005.  We used Photobucket but it limits you to only having 10 photos in the slideshow.  We want to put up more using Photobucket, but we're not sure if we can or how to do it.  If anyone knows how, please e-mail my mommy.  It would make us really happy.  If not, then perhaps we'll have to use another site to create a longer and less repeating slideshow.  Thanks!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Pupsicle</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/267095</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 3 Feb 2007 13:46:49 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>It's too, too cold outside.  I've started to only pee outside and by the time I finish that business ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's too, too cold outside.  I've started to only pee outside and by the time I finish that business, I get too cold to do anything else.  Then I'll stand and shiver pitifully or run to the door so Mom can open it so we can get inside where it's warm.  When Mommy and Daddy leave me alone, they put me into the bathroom with a wee wee pad, and I go poo on it.  Pretty soon it may get to be too cold for me to even tinkle outside.  Then I'll have to use my wee wee pads all the time.  I mean, we're dealing with subzero temperatures today if you take the wind into account, and tomorrow, the high temp is in the single digits!!!  Even if it is only a minute to go potty, I don't think I want to go outside in that cold.  Really, I'm supposed to be somewhere warm... like Mexico.  I think winters would be more bearable there.

I hope all you other Dogsters are staying warm.  Thank goodness the ground hog didn't see his shadow!  I can't wait for the early spring to arrive.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Video!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/264400</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 28 Jan 2007 10:40:18 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy finally put up a video of me back from December when we still lived in Atlanta.  It's a video  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy finally put up a video of me back from December when we still lived in Atlanta.  It's a video of me playing all by myself with my Air Kong Squeakers ball at Piedmont Park.  Mommy likes the part right at the end when I put the ball down and flick my tongue out a few times to try to get the grass out of my mouth.  I really love playing with my toys.

Mommy also put up a video of me spinning for my dinner.  She and Daddy feeds me using a treat dispenser.  As you can see in the video, I can only spin in one direction even when they try to get me to spin the other way.  We hope you enjoy!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>C-c-c-cold outside!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/260939</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 20 Jan 2007 13:23:00 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Winter finally hit Michigan this past week.  There's snow on the grounds and salt on the streets.  W ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Winter finally hit Michigan this past week.  There's snow on the grounds and salt on the streets.  When we go outside, I try to walk on the curb instead of on the grass where I sink into the snow.  There was one time, when it was all ice on the curb, and I kept slipping but regaining my balance, so I walked half in the snow and half slipping on the icy curb.  Mommy thought it looked really silly and quite cartoonish like I was stepping on teeny tiny banana peels every time my foot would slip on the ice.  It's sunny today, but still so cold so I didn't go out to play. 

Yesterday it was really neat.  Mommy was doing laundry and not paying much attention to me, and I happened upon a spot that was really warm.  It is in the hallway by a panel where the hose must be for the dryer vent.  Mommy saw me lying on the floor and felt the warm air and put part of my bed right by the warm spot so I could be comfortable on my bed instead of being on the floor next to the warm air.  It was sad when Mommy stopped doing laundry.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>How dare they!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/251973</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 31 Dec 2006 11:25:57 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday Mommy and Daddy took me on a long walk because it WAS sunny outside, but when we got to th ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday Mommy and Daddy took me on a long walk because it WAS sunny outside, but when we got to the park it went away.  Anyway, it wasn't too cold once we started along on the trail.  We walked for six miles and I was so beautifully behaved since Daddy has started to train me to heel.  I also don't bark at other dogs when I'm focusing on whoever is walking me, so that's a big plus for Mommy and Daddy.  It's like I'm a whole new dog since the whole training thing has really gone into effect.  Anyway, after that super long walk, Mommy cut my toe nails while Daddy held me down.  :(  Then Mommy gave me a bath!!!  Ugh...  I cannot believe it.  They negate the good effects of a nice long walk by cutting my nails and bathing me.  It was possibly going to be the best day back in Michigan since we don't go on long walks anymore due to the cold.  Well, I guess it was okay though since Mommy prepared my bed to be nice and snuggly warm so I could dry off and nap without being really cold.  It was so cozy and comfortable that it was easy to forgive them for cutting my nails and washing me.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Toasty warm</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/251275</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 29 Dec 2006 15:40:33 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It's colder in Michigan, but it's so nice because Mommy's man lights a fire and pushes my couch clos ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's colder in Michigan, but it's so nice because Mommy's man lights a fire and pushes my couch close so I can be warm.  I stretch out and pretend that I am in Mexico basking in the warmth of the sun.  The first time I was able to lounge fireside, it was really warm and I was panting with my smiley face.  Mommy thought it was cute.  She pushed my couch back from the fire so I wouldn't get too hot, and I posed for pictures and napped by the warm cozy fire.  Michigan isn't too bad if you have a nice warm fire to nap by.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Like a new doggy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/248878</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 23 Dec 2006 21:43:06 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy and her man went to visit his parents today since they are going to be celebrating Christmas s ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy and her man went to visit his parents today since they are going to be celebrating Christmas separately.  I've met them before, but today I was a good doggy and didn't bark at Mommy's man's daddy.  I used to have a lot of attitude towards him but since Mommy has made efforts to be my owner instead of me owning her, I am better especially with barking.  I was so cute and let every one hold and pet me, although I did manage to grr at them a little.  I sound like a little lawnmower, but then Mommy tells me to quit it.  It's all right since I'm acting better than before.  I'm even pretty good when it comes to not begging anymore.  Mommy has been making me go to my bed whenever she eats, so during dinner I had to sit in my bed while everyone ate prime rib.  It was too bad that it was rainy out because I love running around Mommy's man's parent's house.  They have a lot of land.  Mommy found out that they used to have horses a long time ago.  Anyway, I'm sure I'll be able to run around some time later especially since I'm such a good dog now.  Mommy's man's mom said I was like a new doggy.  Yay!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Chocolate bar.</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/247159</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 20 Dec 2006 14:25:30 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday, Mommy and her man went out and left me home all alone.  They have started to trust me mor ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday, Mommy and her man went out and left me home all alone.  They have started to trust me more and don't always confine me to one room like they used to.  Anyway, when they got home, I was cute as ever until Mommy found a Hershey's candy bar wrapper on the ground!  She growled in anger, and her man assured her that it wasn't enough to cause any seriously toxic effects.  I did have a heck of a tummy ache that night though, and Mommy put me in the bathroom in case I decided to barf or have diarrhea.  It never came to that, and I'm feeling better today, but this was just a reminder to Mommy that I can't really be trusted and that I either need to be confined to a small area or that she needs to make sure that there is nothing that I get to and eat.  What can I say?  If it's left out and I come across it, I feel it's my duty to consume whatever was left for me.  For all I know, Mommy left it out for me on purpose as a treat so I could eat it whenever I found it.  Watch out all you other doggies.  Don't eat too much if you do get your paws on some chocolate.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Yes!  Michigan!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/246440</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 18 Dec 2006 19:44:58 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy and I are back in Michigan.  It's so wonderful aside from the chill factor.  Mommy and her man ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy and I are back in Michigan.  It's so wonderful aside from the chill factor.  Mommy and her man spend so much time with me, and Mommy doesn't go to work every day now.  Tonight was our first full day back in the mitten and right now, I'm cozied up by the super warm fire.  Nothing much else is going on, just a whole lot of cuddlin' and hopin' it doesn't snow soon.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CORNEAL ABRASION!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/238809</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 30 Nov 2006 09:29:21 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy and I went to Michigan for Thanksgiving, and yes, older auntie did slip me a piece of turkey,  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy and I went to Michigan for Thanksgiving, and yes, older auntie did slip me a piece of turkey, so got to eat some (yum!).  Anyway, the day before Mommy was going to drive us back to Atlanta, we were outside taking a walk.  Mommy's man got me some pinecones so I could chase them.  They were the big kind because there aren't small ones around his place.  So, we were happily playing, Mommy and her man kicking the pinecones and me chasing them, when Mommy kicked one and it hit me really hard on my face.  I screamed and Mommy ran over to check on me and my eyes and didn't notice anything wrong.  So, I seemed fine and we started to play again.  Then, Mommy kicked another pinecone and it hit me again, and I screamed again!  Mommy checked me again, but this time she noticed that a layer of my cornea was flapping along on my right eyeball, so she scooped me up and found the emergency vet.  Her man drove me and her to <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.michvet.com/">Michigan Veterinary Specialists (MVS)</A>.  I got to see the doctor who did some things and told Mommy that it was just a superficial abrasion and that it would heal in 3 - 5 days.  We went home with drops and this horrible plastic thing that goes over my head so that I wouldn't rub my eye with my paw.  I looked so pitiful with the e-collar on, but by the next day my eye looked so much better and now I don't even have to wear the e-collar.   It's nice and Mommy and I played yesterday just like normal.  I can see just fine, but Mommy still gives me the eye drops and I'm decent at letting her put them in my eye.  Everyone is glad that I'm doing just fine.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Things I can learn...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/230497</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 9 Nov 2006 19:53:18 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So, I've finally figured out not to run into the glass.  I just wait at the very crack of the door s ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So, I've finally figured out not to run into the glass.  I just wait at the very crack of the door so that when Mommy opens it, I can zoom on outside.  I just love running so much!

One thing that I still need help learning is spinning in BOTH directions.  Mommy and her man noticed that I can only spin counter clockwise.  I absolutely cannot spin clockwise.  It's very silly, but when Mommy is about to feed me, she tries to get me to spin to my right, and I can only go so far, but I get too excited and just give up and spin to my left over and over until she puts the food dispenser on the ground so I can eat my dinner.  She's had me for four years and is still learning about my strange quirks.  Maybe one day, I will learn to spin clockwise instead of just counter clockwise all the time.  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New place</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/226277</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 30 Oct 2006 20:04:28 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy moved me into our new place a couple nights ago.  The room is smaller so it's cozier, but that ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy moved me into our new place a couple nights ago.  The room is smaller so it's cozier, but that's not a bad thing.  She took me out to go potty last night and the entrance to the building has glass panes on both sides of the door.  Mommy opened the door for me and BAM!, I ran straight into the far window pane.  I figured something just wasn't right, so I tried again, and BAM!, it happened again!  Mommy pulled on my leash through the door so I wouldn't keep hitting my head.  I'm still not sure why I can't go through glass.  I mean, it's clear and I can see through it, why can't I walk through it?  Somethings I guess I'll never know.

P.S.  She tells me it's older auntie's birthday today so HAPPY BIRTHDAY older auntie!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Acorn toe</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/209764</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 21 Sep 2006 10:59:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy and I frolicked in the perfect weather yesterday at Piedmont Park.  I got to play with my new  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy and I frolicked in the perfect weather yesterday at <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.piedmontpark.org/">Piedmont Park</a>.  I got to play with my new favorite ball toy, an <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.kongcompany.com">Air Kong Squeakers</a> tiny ball, which is perfect for my extra small mouth.  Mommy was really excited to see that they made the tiny size ball toys because usually companies don't make the really small sizes.  Anyway, it was so cute, Mommy would throw or kick it, and I would chase after the ball, roll it across the grass with my nose, throw it up in the air, and chase after it again all by myself for a while until I wanted Mommy to throw or kick it again.  It was so much fun!!!  I have been pretty picky about playing with toys outside since I like chasing the seed balls and pinecones, but this ball was great!

Later, we were walking around the park and Mommy noticed that I stopped to bite at my foot.  She picked me up to see what it was and it was quite a sight to behold.  On my "pinky" toe, a tiny hollowed out acorn had stuck itself onto me.  There was a small hole in the bottom of it that just allowed my little toe to go into it, so there I was with an acorn toe.  Mommy so wished that she had a camera with her, but she didn't.  It was so oddly cute.  Also, later that day, we passed by a lady who said to her daughter as we passed by, "Oh, look, it's the wee-est dog ever."  We thought that was an adorable thing to say.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Better</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/206699</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 14 Sep 2006 10:42:29 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy says I'm pretty much better now.  I didn't want to go out in the mornings for a while, but now ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy says I'm pretty much better now.  I didn't want to go out in the mornings for a while, but now I have to before I can get my breakfast.  I cuddle and jump on the bed again.  Really, I was just grumpy that Mommy instituted some new policies.  I'm not allowed to sit with her while she eats.  I'm not allowed to bark more than once.  Too many changes made me act strange.  I'm hoping Mommy will soften up again and let me do whatever I want, but I don't think that'll be happening.  I guess I can live with it.

On a brighter note, I'm excited that I get to go to the pet sitter tonight.  Yay!  I love it there!  Mommy is going back to Michigan for the weekend, so I get to party it up at the pet sitter.  I hope everyone has a great weekend!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/204615</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 9 Sep 2006 09:56:42 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy still doesn't know what's going on with me since I'm still not quite happy to go outside anymo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy still doesn't know what's going on with me since I'm still not quite happy to go outside anymore.  She did get me to jump onto the bed last night to get some food, and I jumped onto the bed once more to cuddle with Mommy so perhaps if one of my legs were hurt, I'm getting better.  We're going to take it easy and postpone any kind of celebratory events because Mommy doesn't want to interfere with my regular schedule so she can continue to monitor my odd behavior.  This morning she took my poop to be checked since it's good to have that done at least once a year, and I was given the all clear.  Anyway, I'm five years old now!  I hit this landmark birthday in the same state that I was supposedly born in.  In a few months we're going to go back to Michigan, so I have to soak up all the sun that I can for now.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I Don't Wanna</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/204250</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 8 Sep 2006 10:39:37 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday, I decided that I didn't want to go outside with Mommy before work.  I usually desparately ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday, I decided that I didn't want to go outside with Mommy before work.  I usually desparately want to go out, so Mommy thought it was strange.  After work, I reluctantly went out and didn't really want to walk that much, so Mommy cut our walk short.  Last night, I didn't jump onto the bed to snuggle with Mommy so she thinks that maybe I hurt one of my legs.  She moved my legs around and I didn't complain, so she's not sure what's wrong.  We'll see if I keep not wanting to go for long walks or not jumping up.  We hope everything is okay.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Lack of new pictures</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/195929</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 19 Aug 2006 21:57:23 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I just wanted to apologize for the boringness of my page recently.   Mommy hasn't gotten herself a d ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I just wanted to apologize for the boringness of my page recently.   Mommy hasn't gotten herself a digital camera yet, so there are no new pictures!!!  We haven't had a real camera this whole year!!!   Things have been more boring in Atlanta recently because the weather is often too hot to go walking for too long.  Instead of long walks every day, we talk a long walk maybe once or twice a week.  It's okay though since Mommy has started getting back into training me.  Perhaps I'll have more entries about that and possibly new pictures at some point.  Hopefully, Mommy will buy a camera soon.   I really want to add a Picture of the Day or Picture of the Week to this dogster page, but unless she gets herself a digital camera, that won't be happening.  Have a wonderful day to all who's reading this.  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Co-workers</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/186914</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 30 Jul 2006 14:31:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Last night, Mommy was able to take me to an after work event/party at her boss's house.  I never wen ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Last night, Mommy was able to take me to an after work event/party at her boss's house.  I never went before because her boss has a bigger dog and small child, which I know I wouldn't be especially great with.  Anyway, it was just Mom's boss at his house since his wife, dog, and kid were out of town.  I got to meet everyone and didn't bark at them except for one person who arrived later than me and Mom.  Oh and at that time, I also barked at Mom's boss for some reason.  I must have been set off by the door bell.

I was the smallest dog mom's female co-worker had ever seen.  It did look pretty ridiculous when I would drink out of the dog bowls that Mommy's boss had for his dog.  They were so big compared to me.

I liked hanging out by Mommy's boss because he was in the kitchen preparing the food.  I also liked hijacking his chair so I could be at a higher level to emit my cuteness to other people.  I was so cute that one guy fed me a piece of chicken from the table, which was very delicious.  He said that my eyes were so big.  Everyone really liked me, well, except for the undergraduate student who doesn't like dogs.  At least he tolerated me because Mommy asked him if he was okay with me or if she should keep me away from him or something, but he thought I was okay because I didn't come right up to him and lick his shoes.

I was really good with everyone except for one time when Mom's female co-worker pet me right on top of my head and I growled at her.  I was especially good when the postdoc was petting me though.  I almost downright liked it.  After a little while, I took to following Mommy's boss around from the kitchen to the dining area and back again.  He thought it was great.  He was even able to pick me up and stuff when he wanted to sit down on his chair that I had stolen.  I had actually met him once before when Mommy was taking me for a walk.  He was biking back from work and I got to sniff him and watch him while he and Mommy talked for a little bit.

Throughout the night I was pretty itchy though.  Mommy knew that she'd have to come home and flea comb me thoroughly because her boss had mentioned that he was battling fleas with his dog.  She was pretty sure he didn't flea bomb the house and once she saw me itching a lot, and definitely when she picked one off of me, she knew that the place still had fleas.  It was yucky, but, of course, I was a good dog while she combed through my hair over and over again after we got home.  She got about a dozen fleas off of me and combed through many times after to make sure that she got them all -- well, she hoped she got them all.  Anyway, I'm not itchy anymore and Mommy has not seen any more fleas, so we're good.  Plus I have my Frontline Plus on, and I take Sentinel for heartworm prevention and flea "birth control."

Mommy was absolutely thrilled that I was a good doggy that evening.  I was even really good when they all watched a video on Kanzi, the bonobo.  Mommy brought me a bone so I could chew on it through the video.  Mommy was also happy when her boss gave her and some of her co-workers birthday presents of mugs with stuff from their labs on it.  Oh and she also learned of a new snack that would be good and healthy.  It was a banana milkshake without ice cream -- just banana blended with milk.  Mommy said it was yummy and even got around the worst part of eating a banana -- the mushy texture.  So, it was an excellent night.  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Following instructions</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/177598</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 10 Jul 2006 20:33:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So Mommy went back to Michigan for the 4th, which happens to be her birthday.  I got to go to the pe ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So Mommy went back to Michigan for the 4th, which happens to be her birthday.  I got to go to the pet sitter!  Yay!  I love that place.  When Mommy started making all the right turns to go to the pet sitter's house, I started to salivate and lick my chops!  I remember that I always get to eat a ton there!!!

I didn't really comprehend what Mommy was saying, but when Mommy dropped me off she told them not to leave down dog food for their dogs since last time I was returned a little tubby.  After July 4th and when Mommy got back to Atlanta and picked me up, I was there to greet her at the pet sitter's door with really only a few ounces of gained weight.  It's great when people actually follow instructions that they are given.

I hope everyone's Independence Day was good and that the fireworks didn't bother too much of you -- me, I'm brave when it comes to fireworks, but if you start playing with the blinds on the window, I'll have a cow! tee-hehe, I'm such a silly furry gal.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Grandmom and granddad visit</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/176603</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 8 Jul 2006 16:13:08 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Before Independence Day, Mommy's mommy and daddy came to visit us in Atlanta.  It was neat.  I like  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Before Independence Day, Mommy's mommy and daddy came to visit us in Atlanta.  It was neat.  I like having people around so I'm not so lonely during the day.  Every time anyone would sit down, I would have to jump into their lab.  It's a weird automatic pilot type thing since I'm a lap dog.  One time, the power went out for a couple hours, and it was getting a little toasty in Mommy's room without the air conditioning, but it came back on shortly and was okay.  I love my grandmom and granddad, especially since Grandmom brought me treats!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Clean up on aisle 5!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/171260</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 26 Jun 2006 18:01:08 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/171260</guid>
		<description>Mommy doesn't usually condone me eating people food, but she certainly doesn't like perfectly good f ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy doesn't usually condone me eating people food, but she certainly doesn't like perfectly good food go to waste either.  She was adding crackers to her soup and a half of a <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.nabiscoworld.com/Brands/brandlist.aspx?SiteId=1&CatalogType=1&BrandKey=premium&BrandLink=/premium/&BrandId=80&PageNo=1">Saltine</A> fell to the floor.  I was busy in the other room playing with my new teensy tiny tennis ball that Mommy bought me nine of, so Mommy called out, "Clean up on aisle 5!"  I bolted and retrieved my carb-licious treat.  It was great, and Mommy was very impressed by the quick response to the clean up request.

Since I mentioned the wee little tennis ball that I was so happily playing with, I wanted to share with all that Mommy found what may be the smallest tennis balls she had ever seen.  They aren't well pressurized, and they say Friskies on them because they are actually cat toys, but they fit comfortably in my mouth.  Mommy was really tempted to buy the store out but decided only to get nine.  I hope we don't loose them too fast.  I love toys that are just my size, and Mommy was so excited when she saw them since she has had a difficult time getting tennis balls for my tiny little mouth.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I just couldn't make it...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/167733</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 18 Jun 2006 19:48:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy was super pumped and took me to Stone Mountain Park.  She decided that we should walk all the  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy was super pumped and took me to Stone Mountain Park.  She decided that we should walk all the way around the mountain, but I decided that it was too far and a bit warm.  Mommy can usually cheer me on and have me keep truckin', but this time I really had it and refused to walk.  I had her carry me for a little bit, and she felt dumb like the only reason she brought me to the park was to walk around with me.  After a short break, she put me down on the ground, and I felt I had regained enough energy to continue walking.  We made it around the mountain in record time.  It was around 80 minutes!  The first time we walked around the mountain, it took over 2 hours.  Perhaps Mommy was just walking faster today so that we would make good time to get out of the heat.  It wasn't too bad though.  We didn't even need the air conditioning in the car.  The tried and true windows down method cooled us both off effectively enough.  Mommy tells me that I need to build up my endurance so next time she won't have to carry me around like a baby.

P.S.  Mommy pulled a tick off of me mid-walk when she noticed the gross bug clinging to my left ear.  Yuck, yuck, and yuck!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Ugly Rodent</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/160851</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 31 May 2006 20:06:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy took me for a nice walk after she got back from work today.  It was quite a trying and scary d ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy took me for a nice walk after she got back from work today.  It was quite a trying and scary day today for her.  Anyway, out in the heat for some pavement pounding, Mommy and I were shouted at by some girl in a pickup truck.  She yelled, "That's an ugly rodent!"  Our feelings weren't hurt because we know that I'm so cute and that everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but we really thought that she should have just kept to herself about it.  There's no room in this world for hatin'.  "If you don't have anything nice to say, you shouldn't say anything at all."]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I thought she had forgotten...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/159976</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 29 May 2006 20:29:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy gave me a bath today.  So far, every time she gets me back from the pet sitter, she has given  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy gave me a bath today.  So far, every time she gets me back from the pet sitter, she has given me a bath that night.  This past time, she didn't, and I thought she forgot about it so I did my little doggy dance thinking that I got out of it this time.  Unfortunately, she must have remembered or something because what do you know, she heats up my <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.snugglesafe.ca/index.htm">SnuggleSafe</A> heating disc, puts a towel in the dryer, starts the sink water running, breaking up treats, and heading my way to take me to go get clean.  I guess it's not that bad once I'm there, and I get to eat treats, so that's good.  Plus, I get to cozy up in my bed on towels wrapped around a heating disc post-bath, so it's fairly comfortable afterwards.

Mommy wants me to report that I am now back to my regular size.  We didn't even go super psycho walking a lot or anything.  I just needed to not be able to gorge on kibble all day long, I suppose.  Okay, that's it for now, except that I didn't previously write that every time we come back in from outside, Mommy does a tick check.  When auntie visited, it was kind of rainy out and Mommy happened to notice something on my fur, and it was a tick!!!  She got that off of me quickly and checked me over for more, and one more was trying to sink it's sick little teeth into me!!!  Mommy got that one off of me as well.  Since then, she has taken one off of me after coming in from outside.  That time, it had also been raining.  She has also started treating me regularly with <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://frontline.us.merial.com/home/">Frontline Plus</A> so ticks and fleas, as well, get their sweet deserving death!  It's quite different here in Atlanta than in Michigan where we hardly ever had to think about ticks and fleas.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Beached whale</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/157253</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 22 May 2006 14:01:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy got back from older auntie's wedding and retrieved me from the pet sitter.  This time, I had f ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy got back from older auntie's wedding and retrieved me from the pet sitter.  This time, I had five days to steal food from the pet sitter's other dogs, so I am a bit larger than usual when Mommy came to pick me up.  I am always a bit more rotund when Mommy gets me back, but this time I'm a little fatty.  I've been lying down on Mommy's bed, and she thinks that I look like a beached whale.  I even have the body roll going when I walk.  No longer am I a svelte, petite chihuahua, rather I am a sausage roll doggy.  I'm sure Mommy will be cutting back my food a little and will continue to take me for long walks as normal, so I should be back in shape in a while.  It's a good thing I don't wear clothes every day because I know that I wouldn't be able to zip my pants or button my shirt.  I definitely wouldn't be able to suck in this gut of mine.  Perhaps this is why I have lots of extra skin.  Like, before I reached my maximum weight, anyone could grasp my skin and pull a lot, but now that skin is being stretched to accomodate my now fuller figure.  I suppose the extra skin is good so that I don't get stretch marks like people do.  Anyway, I am off to continue lying beached on Mommy's bed.

P.S.  Huge congratulations on older auntie getting married!!!  Mommy tells me that the newlyweds are on their way right now to Hawaii for their honeymoon!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>If Only I Were Stronger</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/154210</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 13 May 2006 19:52:39 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>A couple times now, Mommy and I have heard and seen a squirrel trying to get into our room through t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ A couple times now, Mommy and I have heard and seen a squirrel trying to get into our room through the window.  I think that would be really fun.  I wish I could let the squirrel into our room so I could chase after it.  Perhaps Mommy would let me keep it as a pet, and I could take it out whenever I wanted in order to chase it.  I promise I would never catch it.  I never seem to catch the ones outside, so I don't think this one would be any different.  Squirrels are so cute with their beady eyes.  Maybe I could dress it up and buy it a collar and leash and take it for walks.  It would be perfect, I would have my own pet to keep me company while my mommy goes off to work all day during the week.  If we were monkeys we could sit around and groom each other.  Alas, we aren't monkeys, and I'm not strong enough to open the window to let the squirrel in.  Plus, squirrels are wild animals and wouldn't make for a good pet.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Poop on a stick!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/153879</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 12 May 2006 18:17:31 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy hasn't been posting regularly, and I thought we should get back into it.  Last week or so, I d ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy hasn't been posting regularly, and I thought we should get back into it.  Last week or so, I decided to stop on the sidewalk and have a good old poop.  There is lots of ivy and foliage around here, so I ended up pooping on a twig or little branch.  When Mommy looked down, all she saw was this floating poop.  Well, it looks like it was floating, but it was actually perched upon a very thin twig.  Anyway, it made poop pick-up easy for Mommy.  She thought that was neat!

Also, Mommy just checked, and I am currently the 10th most viewed doggy diarist on Dogster!!!  Thank you to all who view me!!!  Mommy plans to buy herself a digital camera hopefully some time before the end of the month, so I will likely highlight a new picture of the day/week on my dogster page once she buys one.  Oh wait, that means, I'll have to face that bright flashing light!!!  Oh goodness...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Auntie, auntie!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/151756</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 7 May 2006 12:09:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>On Thursday, Mommy came home from work with auntie!!!  She was going to spend the weekend with us.   ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ On Thursday, Mommy came home from work with auntie!!!  She was going to spend the weekend with us.  It was cool because I had some company on Friday since Mommy still went to work that day while auntie visited some of Atlanta on her own.  It has been kind of rainy, but yesterday was great.  Mommy, auntie, and I went to Stone Mountain Park and walked around the mountain.  I had my cute smile and tongue sticking out most of the day since it was sunny and warm.  Little kids always point at me and look at me because I am so cute.  Auntie is almost on her plane back to Michigan, and Mommy is going to work on finishing up my 2004 scrapbook album today since it's wet out.  Looks like I'll be cozying up on Mommy's lap as she puts together pictures, papers, and memories of me from 2004.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hotlanta livin' up to its name</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/143399</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 15 Apr 2006 19:26:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It was hot today, and Mommy and I delayed taking a walk until after 6 PM when it started to cool dow ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It was hot today, and Mommy and I delayed taking a walk until after 6 PM when it started to cool down.  The high temperature was close to 90 degrees, and it's only April.  Mommy and I had fun as she kicked seed balls, and I chased after them.  I was very warm, what with my fur coat and all, and I started panting showing my big tongue.  Mommy's housemate remarked at how big it was.  It's very true.  Somehow when I pant, a long tongue unfurls and hangs out of my mouth.  Of course, my tongue is not bigger than <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.mrwinkle.com">Mr. Winkle's</A>, but it is still pretty big.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Peeing in the rain</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/133823</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 21 Mar 2006 19:47:39 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Ever since Mommy and I moved to Atlanta, it has been great since I get to go outside to go potty.  T ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Ever since Mommy and I moved to Atlanta, it has been great since I get to go outside to go potty.  There's no more snow or below freezing temperatures to prevent me from going outside.  After getting used to my new area, I decided that I didn't want to go potty when it's raining hard, so mommy just took me inside, and I'd hold it or I would go potty on my wee wee pads.  Yesterday night, Mommy didn't think it would be such a good idea for me to hold it, so she made me take care of my business even when it was raining.  She did hold the umbrella over me so that helped a little bit.  I guess she's not going to let me get too spoiled, but perhaps I will have to give her more of a challenge the next time she makes me pee in the rain.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Aged gumball fun</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/130381</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 12 Mar 2006 18:55:46 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Ever since Mommy and I moved to Atlanta, there has been a general lack of pinecones.  This caused me ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Ever since Mommy and I moved to Atlanta, there has been a general lack of pinecones.  This caused me great disappointment since one of my favorite things to do is chase small pinecones after Mommy kicks them.  For the past couple months, we have just been taking boring walks where all we do is walk -- not too much fun for me. Instead of pinecones, we've noticed these small, round, spiky seed ball things, but I tried to pick one up in my mouth one time and the spikys were just too uncomfortable in my mouth.  I left it at that and left them alone.  Well today, Mommy decided that I should have my fun.  She selected a seed ball, rolled it on the ground and got the spiky things worn down and kicked it for me to chase.  It was tons of fun.  Pinecones are good, but seed balls are better.  They are round and roll farther.  I didn't even want to stop to take a drink because I was having so much fun chasing them all around.  Mommy even looked up what those seed balls actually are, and they fall from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/StratfordLandingES/Ecology/mpages/sweetgum.htm"> sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) trees</a>.  The seed balls are actually aged fruit that initially start off a green color and are sometimes referred to as gumballs.  Then they turn brown and are similar in color to the pinecones that I used to chase in Michigan.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Stone Mountain</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/129268</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 9 Mar 2006 18:22:46 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Whee!  Mommy and I enjoyed the wonderful weather this past weekend by going to Stone Mountain Park.  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Whee!  Mommy and I enjoyed the wonderful weather this past weekend by going to <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.stonemountainpark.com">Stone Mountain Park</a>.  It seems silly, but in addition to being a normal park, they have attractions at this place.  Mommy and I just walked and explored the park areas, and everyone thought I was so cute!  I was being very good with other dogs and only full out barked at another dog one time!  Mommy was proud.  She would give me a piece of kibble if I didn't bark at a passing dog.  I liked getting small snacks as we were walking.  Oh, who am I kidding, I like snacks ALL THE TIME!!!  Food is my life!  I'll even choose food over my mommy.  Okay, well, tonight we're supposed to have heavy thunderstorms in Atlanta.  I hope the house holds up.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Not moving</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/127512</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 4 Mar 2006 20:21:38 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So Mommy talked to her landlord, and he won't let her out of her lease without paying for all her re ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So Mommy talked to her landlord, and he won't let her out of her lease without paying for all her rent plus security deposits.  He was the one that even suggested that we move! Anyway, we're not moving and hope that Mommy can figure something out so we're not constantly paranoid about the landlord hanging around.  I'm being a good doggy by offering her support as she looks up information on the web about trespassing and landlord-tenant issues.  She had been doing that as soon as she found out about the landlord going into her room.  Then when she decided to move out, she stopped, but now she's glued to the computer again to see what she can do since we are going to stay here.  As a word of advice for all readers out there, familiarize yourself with rental procedures, laws, and rights, and make sure you get thorough information on a landlord or management company before signing a lease.  Next time, Mommy is not going to sign with a private landlord no matter what.  It's just too risky.  After this lease ends, it looks like apartment living for us in the future... until we get a condo or house.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New Place?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/126380</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 1 Mar 2006 16:37:55 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today Mommy went to look at a potential new home for us.  Mommy says it was very impressive.  The ap ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today Mommy went to look at a potential new home for us.  Mommy says it was very impressive.  The apartment club house looks like a fancy hotel.  They have their own bistro where gourmet looking coffee is available all day long and where they have a continental breakfast Monday through Friday.  They also have a billiards room, pool, fitness center, tanning bed (although you have to pay to use it), business center, conference room, car wash, remote controlled gated entrance, free wash/dry/fold laundry service, and cable and cable internet included in the rent.  There are ton of amenities!  The price is okay and not a horrible location.  We will be farther from Mommy's work than we are now, and she'll be paying more in rent, but that's definitely better than having to deal with her landlord that she has now.  Let's just say that Mommy will not tolerate a landlord who breaks the law and has no idea what is involved in being a good landlord.  Here's hoping that this new place works out.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I was Petsat</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/126375</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 1 Mar 2006 16:30:18 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Did you know that I love my mommy so much???  Well, I do.  Last weekend, she went back to Michigan a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Did you know that I love my mommy so much???  Well, I do.  Last weekend, she went back to Michigan and left me here in Atlanta with a nice couple who petsat me.  It was great.  I got to be adored not only the lady and her husband, but I was followed around by one of their dogs.  His name is Whitey.  He's a Maltese.  There was also another dog, a huge pomeranian, but he was old and didn't really do much.  I also played with the cats.  They loved me and thought I was so cute.  They called Mommy to tell her that she didn't have to come pick me up right away, but she showed up because she loves me so much.  I was so happy to see her again.  She gave me a bath after we got home, but it wasn't bad.  Then at night, we snuggled up together and slept really well.  It was good to go to sleep right next to my beloved mommy.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Moved</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/114440</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 26 Jan 2006 19:16:40 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy and I moved and are in Atlanta!!!  It's warmer than Michigan, and I thought it was going to be ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy and I moved and are in Atlanta!!!  It's warmer than Michigan, and I thought it was going to be great because when we got here Mommy was around a lot.  This week she's been gone during the day though, just like how it was before.  She said she was at work.  It was disappointing.  I thought maybe she was just going to hang around all day and play with me, but I was wrong.  In fact, she goes to work and plays with monkeys.  Well, she says she doesn't spend all her time with them, and she doesn't really play with them, but I don't believe her.  I suppose as long as she comes home to play with me afterwards, and as long as we can spend time together on the weekends, it's okay.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ohmygosh! ohmygosh! ohmygosh!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/110309</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 12 Jan 2006 23:42:34 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy has been packing this whole past week.  She has boxes and boxes and there are less and less th ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy has been packing this whole past week.  She has boxes and boxes and there are less and less things taking up space in the drawers and on shelves.  Mommy tells me that we are going to Atlanta, but I worry that she's just saying that and that she's going to leave me.  I'm so worried!!!  I almost completely lost it the other night when she went to go leave.  She told me that she would be back and that she was only going to go eat dinner with her previous co-workers.  I wouldn't go into my room and showed my belly to Mommy when  she went to pick me up to put me into my room.  I thought I'd try to pour on the charms so that Mommy would take me with her if she was actually leaving for good.  She didn't take me with her, but she did come back, so that's good.  And although I wasn't paying much attention, she was looking  up how to take me on the plane with her when she has to fly to visit her family once she's in Atlanta.  I wonder how I'd do on the plane.  Mommy's friend and auntie thought that I would be barky.  I think I would be barky, but I'm not sure about the rest of it.  It would be really good if Mommy could just hold me in her arms the whole time, but she mentioned something about sticking me under the seat in front of her.  That doesn't sound like fun at all.  :(]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Atlanta</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/108371</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 6 Jan 2006 04:38:50 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy put a picture of me in the car on the ride to Atlanta.  Somehow there weren't very many exciti ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy put a picture of me in the car on the ride to Atlanta.  Somehow there weren't very many exciting pictures of me on our trip.  Anyway, it was really nice in Atlanta and a lot warmer without all of that cold snow.  Mommy took me outside a few times a day, and I didn't have to go potty on my wee wee pads like I do in Michigan.  Mommy and auntie left me alone in the hotel many times, but I guess in doing so, they found our new home for the next year.  We'll be living fairly close to Mommy's work in a big house.  Today is Mommy's last day at her current job and then next weekend we'll be moving into our new place.  Then she'll start her new job a week later.  She's already trying to find a chihuahua group like the one that we belonged to in Michigan, but she hasn't found anything and might try starting a new one so I can meet up with other chihuahuas and practice my manners (or lack thereof).  If you are a chihuahua in Atlanta, Georgia and belong to a chihuahua group or want to join one, tell your human to send my Mommy a message.  She'd be delighted to hear from you.

P.S. Special thank you to <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/?49185">Gizmo</A>, <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/?156185">Bee</A>, <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/?32424">Gidget</A> and her brother <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/?89575">Tad</A> for giving me rosettes for the holiday.  And yes, Tad, I would love to be your New Year's date every year!!!  ;)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Midnight Train to Georgia</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/103942</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 20 Dec 2005 19:24:43 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>&quot;I'm leaving (leaving)
On a midnight train to Georgia&quot;

Okay, well, maybe not on a train and prob ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ "I'm leaving (leaving)
On a midnight train to Georgia"

Okay, well, maybe not on a train and probably not at midnight, but me and Mommy will be going to Atlanta so Mommy can work with monkeys.  We're going next week to look at places, so Mommy, auntie and I are going to drive down and look at houses/townhouses/apartments and to ring in the New Year.  WooHoo!  It's pretty exciting, and I'm looking forward to going back to my birthplace.  Mommy said that the people who she got me from said I came from a breeder in Georgia.  I don't remember that since I was just a wee little puppy, but I sure will be glad to go some place warmer.  Mommy's happy too.  Stay tuned as there surely will be new pictures of me on our journey.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Good Girl!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/99338</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 4 Dec 2005 15:49:49 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I was a good girl tonight when Mommy took me to PetSmart.  I only barked once at something, and then ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was a good girl tonight when Mommy took me to <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.petsmart.com">PetSmart</A>.  I only barked once at something, and then I started growling as we were leaving because I saw another dog.  Mommy corrected me each time I barked or growled though, and I think I'm starting to understand that she doesn't like me barking or growling.  Anyway, I was very good and let a few people come up to me and tell me how cute I was in my snowflake <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.fidofleece.com">Fido Fleece</A> coat.  Mommy went there to get her supervisor a Christmas gift, but the store didn't have the product there.  She ended up buying me some treats and a toy which I won't receive until Christmas.  She said I had to ask surprized when I open up that toy when getting my Christmas presents.  Oh yeah, and she bought <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.catster.com/?110784">Pumpkin</A> some hairball treats which I should try to break into some time soon.  Cat treats are yummy.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY TURKEY DAY!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/96194</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 24 Nov 2005 13:47:29 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today is Thanksgiving, and I'm so happy because Grandmom gave me some turkey!  I'm such a bad beggar ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today is Thanksgiving, and I'm so happy because Grandmom gave me some turkey!  I'm such a bad beggar, and I sit right on the chair next to Grandmom or Granddad during meals when I'm out.  I usually sit between them because at least one of them gives me food.  Today it was Grandmom!  Except she put the turkey on the table, and I didn't really know if it was meant for me since Mommy yells at me sometimes for snatching food items off the table.  So I just sat back and looked pitiful until she picked up the turkey and brought it over to my mouth.  It was yummy, succulent and tender.  I even got another piece or two and it was wonderful.  Happy Thanksgiving to all!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm a strawberry!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/88059</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 29 Oct 2005 19:10:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy finished putting the &quot;seeds&quot; onto my costume and took pictures.  So for your viewing pleasure, ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy finished putting the "seeds" onto my costume and took pictures.  So for your viewing pleasure, we posted a picture of me in my strawberry costume.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Ooh ooh ooh!  Pick me!  Pick me!  Oh wait...  I have been picked!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/87916</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 29 Oct 2005 08:59:44 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I'm so lucky.  I am one of Today's Diary Picks on dogster.  I hope you enjoy reading all my entries. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm so lucky.  I am one of <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/diary/dcentral.php">Today's Diary Picks</A> on dogster.  I hope you enjoy reading all my entries.  If you feel like it, you can come back and visit my page again because Mommy will be finishing up my Halloween costume soon and will be posting pictures.  Guess what I'm going to be???  A STRAWBERRY!!!  She just needs to put the finishing touches onto my costume and voila, it will be done!  Thanks to everyone who stopped to look at my dogster page!  *lick, lick, lick]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Auntie sneezed on me!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/87464</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 16:33:20 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>This evening, I was being a good doggy and keeping out of the way of Mommy and auntie who were cooki ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This evening, I was being a good doggy and keeping out of the way of Mommy and auntie who were cooking in the kitchen.  Suddenly, auntie backed away from the food and walked over to the doorway to the other room and sneezed.  She sneezed on me!  Mommy thought it was funny and said that I was going to go around spreading germs to all family members that I come into contact with.  hehe...  I just might!

Oh yeah, and this morning while Mommy was taking a shower, I went downstairs and found some wafers with chocolate filling and ripped into the package to eat some of them.  After Mommy got out of the shower, I could hear her looking around her room for me so I ran upstairs still chewing some of my treat, and she knew I had gotten into something.  She went downstairs to find the shredded pieces of the outer package of the wafers and determined that I didn't eat enough for it to warrant a call or trip to the vet.  She did have auntie watch me throughout the day, just in case, though.  I didn't have any problems, but I made some doggy poos on my pee pee pads.  I pooed again when Mommy took me outside after work.  Although I wasn't paying attention, Mommy accidentally got some of my poo on her finger when she was tying up the bag she used to pick up my crap.  She thought it was so disgusting!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Cheerleader Chihuahuas</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/85397</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 20 Oct 2005 16:47:37 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>One of my Pup Pals, Gidget gave me a rosette, and her primary photograph is one of her in a cheerlea ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ One of my Pup Pals, <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/?32424">Gidget</A> gave me a rosette, and her primary photograph is one of her in a cheerleader costume.  It's such a coincidence because Mommy was thinking about having me go as a cheerleader for Halloween this year.  She ended up losing the auction for the outfit on <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.ebay.com">eBay</A> so she ended up making me a costume.  I'm not going to reveal what it is yet because we're going to be going to a chihuahua Howloween party next Saturday, and I don't want anyone of them knowing what I'm going as until they see me at the par-tay.  Ooh ooh, and the organizer of the chihuahua club set up a brand new nifty site for us.  Feel free to browse and join up at <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.pocketpups.net">pocketpups.net</A>.  You don't even have to be local to join on the message boards and it's free.  Plus, it's so cute!

P.S.  Thank you Gidget, Tad, and your humans for the rosette!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>C-c-c-cold!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/82215</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 9 Oct 2005 08:31:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Last night Mommy took me to go potty, but instead of just putting on my harness like usual, she put  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Last night Mommy took me to go potty, but instead of just putting on my harness like usual, she put on my <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.fidofleece.com">Fido Fleece</A> coat and took me out.  It was cold out so I was happy that Mommy put that on me so I could be warm.  Also yesterday (when it wasn't super cold), she and auntie took me for a long walk.  We were out for an hour at the very least.  It was cool.  I like walking and strutting my stuff or doing my tripod action.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Clean teethies!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/81840</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 7 Oct 2005 13:51:06 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today Mommy wouldn't feed me breakfast and she kept me in my room until we got to go on an 'excursio ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today Mommy wouldn't feed me breakfast and she kept me in my room until we got to go on an 'excursion.'  I like going on excursions.  I was enjoying the car ride until we got to our destination.  It was the vet!!!  It's Mommy's old workplace.  I remember that place and I didn't really want to go into the building.  Once we got in there, it was okay.  Mommy was just carrying me around and talking to her old co-workers.  Then Mommy set me down on a table and her co-worker put this face mask on and I breathed in this smelly air until I zonked out.  When I woke up I was all wobbly and couldn't walk well and my gums were kind of sore.  Mommy's co-worker was very nice and set me up with a heating pad and cushy towels so I would stay warm.  When I was awake enough, Mommy bought everyone pizza and they ate.  I begged for some food and got tiny pieces from Mommy's other co-worker and from the vet, whom I usually bark and bark and bark at because he scares me.  I batted my huge eyes at him for more little pieces of food and he was happy to give me some.  I thought he was okay for those few moments, but we got ready to go, and I barked at everyone again.  It was a good day and Mommy's so happy now because my teeth are all very clean.  She would've taken pictures of me at the vet and of my new clean teeth, but the digital camera is out of the country with Grandmom and Granddad.  Oh well, maybe later.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mommy's friend!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/81687</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 6 Oct 2005 22:06:19 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I met one of mommy's friends for the first time and really thought she was okay.  I didn't bark much ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I met one of mommy's friends for the first time and really thought she was okay.  I didn't bark much at her, and I let her pick me up.  I gave some kisses, and it was neat.  She thought I was so cute and wants a small dog now.  Mommy is very proud that I was a good dog.  If I behaved like whenever I met someone new, Mommy would be so happy.  But I can't always be good.  I mean, what's the fun in that?]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Yesterday, I pulled a Paloma!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/80494</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 2 Oct 2005 14:53:37 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy and I went walking yesterday and I wanted to mark some really tall grass so I did a little lop ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy and I went walking yesterday and I wanted to mark some really tall grass so I did a little lopsided handstand and dribbled out a little urine.  Mommy was surprised and said, "Woah DeeDee, you did a <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/?281">Paloma</A>!"  I had done this one time before (refer to diary entry for June 25, 2005) but Mommy didn't get to witness it.

Since I'm typing, I thought I would also mention something that Mommy thinks is funny when we're walking outside.  On the sidewalk, there is this small patch of green growth, and sometimes I'll sniff at it and mark the tiny, little green patch.  She thinks it looks so funny because I'm essentially marking right in the middle of the sidewalk.  To give you a better idea of it, maybe Mommy'll take a picture one of these days.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Decisions, decisions...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/79002</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 26 Sep 2005 19:04:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday we went hiking with the chihuahua group, and I got tangled up with a couple of my chihuahu ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday we went hiking with the chihuahua group, and I got tangled up with a couple of my chihuahua friends <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/?91551">Cassy</A> and <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/?91550">Zoe</A>.  Mommy put up a picture of us, which you can see by going to <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/photos/?78898">My DogsterPlus Photo Album</A> and clicking on Page 4.  There was this bigger chihuahua, and I just kept barking and barking at him.  We were all really noisy, but it was the very first time we met this bigger chihuahua so it wasn't all that unexpected.  The hiking was good, and it didn't rain on us!  Yay!

 The chihuahua group is going to have a Halloween party and I don't think I can be a Hula Girl again so last night Mommy was trying to figure out what I would be for Halloween this year.   The cutest thing that Mommy would like me to go as is a cheerleader.  There are some cute outfits on <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.ebay.com">eBay</A>, but Mommy thinks they would be too big on me.  Hmm, hmmm, hmmm...  Gotta figure this one out soon since Halloween is just a month away.

P.S.  HI!!! to Mommy's friend's aunt who reads my Dogster page.  Thanks for sending Mommy the message from her web site.  I'm glad I could provide some joy and entertainment into the lives of others.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>BEE!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/78372</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 24 Sep 2005 08:48:23 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Many thanks to Bee for my latest rosette.  She's a gal from Down Under who is currently living in th ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Many thanks to <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/?156185">Bee</A> for my latest rosette.  She's a gal from Down Under who is currently living in the Big Apple.  She was in the World's Largest Dog Group photo and recently met the Prime Minister of Australia.  Visit her dogster page to find out about her and to visit her "sibling" dogs' dogster pages.  Thanks again Bee!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Who needs Kleenex (or a vacuum) when you got me?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/76714</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 17 Sep 2005 08:24:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>The 13th was a sad day for Mommy, and I tried to comfort her by licking away her tears.  Nobody died ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The 13th was a sad day for Mommy, and I tried to comfort her by licking away her tears.  Nobody died or anything like that, but Mommy is still very sad.  It's okay though because she still has me and her family and friends.  Plus tomorrow, she's hosting a <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.creativememories.com">Creative Memories</A> scrapbooking get together, which will be fun fun fun!  Mommy loves scrapbooking and hasn't really done much of it in a while, but now that she has more free time, she'll be able to scrapbook and spend more time with me!  Plus, we joined <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/subscribe.php">DogsterPlus</A> so we'll have time to enjoy playing around with all the new features.  Yesterday, we started giving away <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/faq_subscr.php#12">rosettes</A> to all the super cool pups we know.  The first rosette that we gave away was to <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/?47901">Ozzie</A>, who has been our bestest dogster pal ever.  Also yesterday, Mommy and auntie were making curry and auntie dropped the chopstick that she was stirring the curry with on the ground and they called me over to engage in my hooverific move to clean the floor up.  The curry sauce was tasty and, supposedly, is good for the brain.

P.S.  For the month of September, with all new annual DogsterPlus memberships, $5 will be donated to hurricane Katrina relief.  Mommy and I liked the fact that in addition to our DogsterPlus membership, we were able to contribute to the relief efforts.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Yesterday was my birthday.</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/74903</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 10 Sep 2005 16:13:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I am now four years old!  Yesterday Mommy had to study after work so she didn't get to do anything r ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I am now four years old!  Yesterday Mommy had to study after work so she didn't get to do anything really special for me.  I didn't even get any gifts!!!  Mommy did end up taking me out last night for a long time so I could chase and pounce on bugs.  That was fun.  She also gave me a pretty big piece of one of the cookies that I am still working on eating.  I guess that was good too, and even though she didn't buy me any gifts, I still love her.  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THANKS!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/70471</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 23 Aug 2005 22:45:07 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy just posted a picture of me enjoying a dog cookie from the Just Dogs Gourmet Barkery.  Older a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy just posted a picture of me enjoying a dog cookie from the <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.justdogsbarkery.com/">Just Dogs Gourmet Barkery</A>.  Older auntie's fiancÃ¨ bought me a couple of cookies, and it's so special because he bought them just for me!!!  I love the cookies, but Mommy wouldn't let me have too much because she didn't want me to come down with a tummy ache.  It was great.  Mommy set up a photo shoot and made a little thank you photo album for older auntie's fiancÃ¨ to let him know that she thought it was really great of him to buy me yummy treats.  And, I think it's great too!  So, thank you older auntie's fiancÃ¨!  THANK YOU VERY MUCH!  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Ha Ha!  I'm so sneaky!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/69175</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 19 Aug 2005 07:17:37 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy thought that I forgot that I was going to the vet for a dental today, but boy was she wrong.   ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy thought that I forgot that I was going to the vet for a dental today, but boy was she wrong.  Ya see, I planned to have me be one of Today's Picks on <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com">Dogster</A>.  That was a diversion.  I knew she'd be online typing up that I was a Today's Pick on Dogster's <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/diary/dcentral.php">Diary Central</A>  so I had an open window of opportunity.  The door to the cat's room was closed but, I worked my dog mind control and telepathically told her dad to open the door to the cat's room so I could sneak in.  When Mommy saw that the cat's room was open and there was an empty dish, she suspected that I may have eaten some cat food.  One call to the vet and one canceled dog dental leads me to be one happy dog.  Now, I have to devise a plot to thwart a reschedule of the appointment.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Pinecones, Acorns -- What's the Diff?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/69159</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 19 Aug 2005 06:10:46 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Last Sunday, Mommy and her man went to Ann Arbor with two of the people that Mommy met through Chihu ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Last Sunday, Mommy and her man went to Ann Arbor with two of the people that Mommy met through Chihuahua meetup.  We don't use meetup.com anymore because they got greedy and decided to charge lots of money to use that site.  That's beside the point though.  Anyway, we frolicked around Ann Arbor with <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/?54779">Bubble</A> and <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/?164278">Oliver</A> and their mommies.  We were walking through the Diag at the <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.umich.edu">University of Michigan</A>, which is Mommy's alma mater.  As a side note, according to <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.m-w.com">Merriam-Wester online</A>, alma mater is Latin for fostering mother.  Okay, so getting back to the story... her man found acorns on the grass and chucked one of them far so I would chase it just like I chase pinecones.  I did chase it and it was great.  Check out my latest picture, which is me in a blur running after an acorn.  So it seems, I like chasing any small object outside as long as it comes from nature.  A few times, Mommy tried bringing my toys outside, but I really didn't want to chase those that much.  I really prefer pinecones, crab apples, unhusked walnuts and acorns!

P.S.  Thanks to <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com">Dogster</A> for making me one of 'Today's Picks.'  I feel so special because I'm featured on the dogster <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/diary/dcentral.php">Diary Central</A> page.

P.P.S. from DeeDee's Mommy: Wish DeeDee luck today as she goes under anesthesia to get her teethies cleaned!  (I don't think she remembers that she's going back to the vet today.)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Yippie skippy another rosette!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/68549</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 16 Aug 2005 18:27:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Thanks to Gizmo for another rosette.  My mommy was thinking about getting a papillon before she got  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thanks to <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/?49185">Gizmo</A> for another rosette.  My mommy was thinking about getting a papillon before she got me but she decided to go with a short hair dog instead and so she got me!  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mealtime moves</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/67468</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 12 Aug 2005 16:32:42 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy feeds me dinner with this disc food/treat dispenser called Twist 'n Treat, and she fed me dinn ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy feeds me dinner with this disc food/treat dispenser called <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.busybuddytoys.com/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=2
">Twist 'n Treat</A>, and she fed me dinner tonight but left the room so I rolled myself and the Twist 'n Treat down the stairs so I could be with Mommy.  A few times before I would carry the Twist 'n Treat up to Mommy when I couldn't any more food out of it.  I would place it next to her and look up at her as if to say, "Mommy, please fix this so I can eat the rest of the food that is in it."  Everyone thinks that that is so cute.  :)  I can't deny them that.  I am so cute!  Of course!!!

P.S.  I was too horrified to write about it before, but Mommy took me to the vet this past Saturday, along with <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.catster.com/?110784">Pumpkin</A>.  And, you know what?  She scheduled me to get my teeth cleaned on Friday!!!  So what if my breathe stinks like poop and so what if there is some gross stuff stuck to my teeth???  I think it's fine, but Mommy insists that I get them cleaned, so I will have to go back to the vet next Friday.  :(  Oh woe is me!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Rosettes!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/67218</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 11 Aug 2005 20:11:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>WooWee!  Mommy and I just noticed that I received rosettes from two of my cute Pup Pals yesterday!!! ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WooWee!  Mommy and I just noticed that I received <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/faq_subscr.php#12">rosettes</A> from two of my cute Pup Pals yesterday!!!  One was from <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/?85281">Zoe</A>, and the other one was from <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/?170951">Peppy-Roni</A>.  Mommy made an entry on her own blog about the hammy on Peppy-Roni's head.  Her man complained because he thought that that entry should have been put on my dogster page, which it probably should have been.  At any rate, please visit my Pup Pals' websites and take a special look at Peppy-Roni's picture with the hamster on his head.  Thanks to both Zoe and Peppy-Roni for the nifty rosettes!  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mommy and her man are silly!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/66596</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 9 Aug 2005 20:29:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>They were at Meijer and saw a cute doggy polo shirt.  They then proceeded to argue and discuss which ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ They were at <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF='http://www.meijer.com'>Meijer</A> and saw a cute doggy polo shirt.  They then proceeded to argue and discuss which size would fit on me for the next 5 or 10 minutes.  Then they went to the price checker and quickly decided that Mommy didn't want to spend the $9.99 on the shirt.  I'm actually glad that they didn't buy it since I really enjoy being naked.  I would've looked real cute in it though.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Bite and They'll Bite Back</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/65471</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 5 Aug 2005 17:06:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>On Wednesday, Mommy's man was still watching me and when we were walking outside, I tried to snap at ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ On Wednesday, Mommy's man was still watching me and when we were walking outside, I tried to snap at a bee.  Then, for some reason, my muzzle starting hurting, and I began rubbing my nose into the ground.   Perceptive as he is, Mommy's man noticed this and knew I got stung.  Later, he inspected my muzzle and found a stinger sticking out of the right side.  He pulled it out, and I screamed like he was trying to kill me.  It was no fun.  He slathered some baking soda mixed with water on the spot and e-mailed mommy, who was at work, to tell her about the happenings.  She got the e-mail and called him during lunch to see if there was any swelling, which there wasn't.  I was glad there wasn't any swelling, and really, it didn't seem to bother me that much at all.  Next time I go outside, I'll be sure to bite the bee before it bites me.  Yes, that is what I must do in order to avoid getting stung.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Big Poop!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/62919</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 27 Jul 2005 19:50:19 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy's man is watching me for a little bit this week, and yesterday I took advantage of a food gorg ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy's man is watching me for a little bit this week, and yesterday I took advantage of a food gorging opportunity.  He fed me but left my food cup with plastic lid on the table like usual, but this time, he hadn't put the lid on tight and snug.  So... I went for it as soon as he left the room, but as soon as he came back into the room, I bolted back to where I usually sit on his couch.  I tried to pretend that I hadn't done anything wrong.  He, of course, saw through all of this and really made me sorry for acting out and sneaking the extra 1/2 cup of food, which is like almost two day's worth of food for me.  Anyway, today he was taking me to go out, and I took a huge dump.  He told Mommy that I must be ten pounds lighter now, but I don't understand since I'm less than four pounds to begin with.  Oh well...  I don't care.  It felt good to get rid of the masses of crap in my colon.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A Toady Time!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/58898</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 12 Jul 2005 18:44:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Oh oh oh!  I wanted to tell you that I got to play with a toad last night.  I was walking and then I ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Oh oh oh!  I wanted to tell you that I got to play with a toad last night.  I was walking and then I noticed Mommy looking at something in the grass.  I got close to this thing and it jumped!  It was great fun!  I liked it so much and wanted to tell the toad that I wanted to play, so I play bowed in hopes that it would recognize dog language and continue to play.  It was neat, if I got close to it, it jumped and I followed.  After a short time, it wouldn't really jump so I politely reminded it that it was its job to jump by lightly pawing at it.  It was nice and jumped a few more times, but then it refused to jump for me so I lost interest and moved on.  It was a grand old time while it lasted though.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My New Favorite Pillow</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/58889</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 12 Jul 2005 18:21:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>This past weekend, Mommy took me to her man's.  It was neat.  I got lots of exercise, got tuckered o ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This past weekend, Mommy took me to her man's.  It was neat.  I got lots of exercise, got tuckered out and took naps on my new favorite pillow.  Her guy took a few pictures of me asleep (one with my a little part of my tongue sticking out and one where I'm all curled up cute).

Also,  I got to ride on -- well okay, I got to sit on -- a motorcycle.  Mommy's man's dad gave him this bike, so he's starting out riding motorcycles.  It's a nice, small bike... just my size.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Just call me Paloma!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/54555</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 25 Jun 2005 10:50:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Last Friday, I stayed at Mommy's man's place while Mommy was at work!!!  He took me for several walk ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Last Friday, I stayed at Mommy's man's place while Mommy was at work!!!  He took me for several walks and I showed him some unusual tricks.  I sniffed and sniffed and sniffed around this one low hanging tree branch and decided that I wanted to poop on it, so I hiked my booty into the air and balanced on my front two paws so I could poop on it.  I even did this for a little when I went pee.  He thinks that I did this when I went pee because the grass was tickling me.  He told Mommy about it and she said that she had never seen me do that before, and that it reminded her of another dog on dogster who always pees while doing a handstand.  She's also a cute chihuahua except her name is <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/?281">Paloma</A>.  Mommy went to the <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.eelstheband.com">Eels</A> concert last night and one of the violinists' name was Paloma.  Anyway, Mommy hopes that I will show her my trick so she can see, firsthand, the handstand defecation/urination trick.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Arrgh!  I'm scary!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/53028</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 19 Jun 2005 19:02:35 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Happy Father's Day!  Today I was outside and the neighbor's dog was out too.  Usually Mommy keeps me ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Happy Father's Day!  Today I was outside and the neighbor's dog was out too.  Usually Mommy keeps me away from her, but today she let me go up to her and maybe get the barking out of my system.  That didn't happen and in fact, my barking was scary enough to make the neighborhood dog run away and poop in their yard instead of our yard, which she always does since they let her loose to poop anywhere she pleases.  Anyway, I think I was pretty effective.  I should bark loudly at other dogs more often.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I caught one!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/48272</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 30 May 2005 19:28:29 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>This weekend when we were over Mommy's man's place, we were taking a walk, and I caught a bird!!!  G ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This weekend when we were over Mommy's man's place, we were taking a walk, and I caught a bird!!!  Granted, the bird was not in full health and couldn't fly, but Mommy was so scared that she called my name so I left it.  She noticed that it was a decrepit old bird and realized that I probably wouldn't have caught it otherwise.  Still, I caught it!!!  It was glorious although short lived since Mommy called me off it.  Mommy's man thought that I wasn't really going to do anything with it, and he's probably right.  I mean, I've never caught something bigger than an earthworm before.  I didn't really know what to do with it.  Mommy's just glad that I didn't kill it or injure it because she thinks birds are weird and kinda gross.  I don't know what her deal is, and frankly, she doesn't know what her deal with birds is either but oh well.  On that same walk, she saw two other dead birds.  Yuck!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Getting Brushed</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/46467</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 22 May 2005 14:41:18 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Ugh.  Mommy brushed me today.  I was a good girl though.  Auntie thought it was cute and thought I w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Ugh.  Mommy brushed me today.  I was a good girl though.  Auntie thought it was cute and thought I was being so compliant.  She took pictures of Mommy combing me.  Actually, she uses a flea comb on me, but it's not because I have fleas.  She likes how it is a very fine toothed comb, and combs out a lot of hair.  I've been shedding a lot, and she wanted to get rid of some of my extra hair, which is nice as long as the weather keeps being warm.

Also, earlier today, Mommy and I looked at my dogster page, and I was at exactly 10,000 views!!!

Update: 6/25/05 Took down this picture to add a picture and make it my primary photo.

Update: 9/28/05 Added this picture to <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/photos/?78898">My DogsterPlus Photo Album</A>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Beady eyes</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/45999</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 19 May 2005 16:19:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>The other night, older auntie and Mommy were eating dinner together.  I perched myself on the chair  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The other night, older auntie and Mommy were eating dinner together.  I perched myself on the chair directly next to auntie and proceeded to stare at her with all my cute little doggy might in the hopes that she would recognize my attempts and feed me some kielbasa.  Alas, she didn't feed me polish sausage, although she noticed me and said, "DeeDee, I feel the gaze of two beady eyes piercing through my neck."  Hrrrmph!  No good food for me.  :(]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My Necklace</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/43329</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 5 May 2005 16:45:38 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I was going to post about my new necklace about a month ago, but I never got around to it.  I even p ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was going to post about my new necklace about a month ago, but I never got around to it.  I even posted a picture with me wearing it.  I guess Mommy's co-worker made me this necklace since Mommy was leaving working at the vet and going to work as a research assistant.  All her old co-workers say that Mommy left them to "get a real job."  I guess having a "real job" means not being at home very often and when she's at home, she's kind of tired.  It's quite an interesting thing, but not too much fun for me.  My mommy still takes me out and kicks pinecones for me though, so it's okay, I guess...

Update: 5/22/05 Took down the necklace picture to put another picture.

Update: 6/25/05 Put up the necklace picture and made it my primary photo.  I felt it was time for a change!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Do the humpty hump!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/40667</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 12:49:27 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommmy took me over to her man's place and I started playing with some of my toys.  Then I took my p ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommmy took me over to her man's place and I started playing with some of my toys.  Then I took my plush red fire hydrant into my bed and started humping it.  Mommy said that she had never seen me do that kind of thing before.  She and her man decided to capture the moment by taking pictures -- meanies!!!  They were only able to get a blurry one, so I posted it just for fun.  But really, Mommy's theory on why I decided to hump my fire hydrant was because I rank the lowest on the dominance hierarchy at her man's place.  I've never been the omega before, so I decided to establish dominance over something that wouldn't protest.  By humping or mounting my fire hydrant, I'd be dominant over the fire hydrant and therefore would not hold the lowest rank.  Sure of course, the fire hydrant toy is an inanimate object, but for my peace of mind, I am not the lowest on the totem pole a.k.a. the omega.  Yeah, so that's my mommy's take on it.  I couldn't really explain it to her, so Mommy's going to keep watch on me to see if I only hump things where ever I  hold the least dominant position.  I am certainly not the omega at Mommy's place.  I'm like a princess there!  Okay, back to shrinking away from this April snow storm that we're having.

UPDATE: 5/5/05 (Cinco de Mayo) Took down the photo to put up a less risque photo.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Heartworm preventative</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/35596</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 1 Apr 2005 08:03:55 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday, I tested negative for heartworm, and today, I got my yummy Sentinel this morning.  I hope ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday, I tested negative for heartworm, and today, I got my yummy Sentinel this morning.  I hope all your Mommy's and/or Daddy's have taken you to get your annual heartworm test to make sure you don't have heartworm.  And, I hope you are starting to get your monthly heartworm preventative.  Of course, I am referring to places where there is heartworm and where heartworm is a seasonal occurrence.  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Licensed</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/35252</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 30 Mar 2005 17:54:00 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today Mommy got me my dog license.  I have a new tag and it klinks in a different way than the old o ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today Mommy got me my dog license.  I have a new tag and it klinks in a different way than the old one.  I think tomorrow she's going to take me for my annual heartworm test, and I'll be starting back up on <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.sentinel.novartis.us/">Sentinel</A> on April 1st.  Yummy monthly treat!  Actually, I don't get to taste Sentinel all that much, but it's still good.  Mommy hasn't been giving me treats recently, but she was cleaning and rediscovered where she had been keeping my treats, so I think I'll be chowing down on treats in no time.  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Wrongly accused</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/35015</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 29 Mar 2005 17:50:24 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Auntie just said, &quot;Auugh, DeeDee!&quot; because she thought I was rifling through the garbage, but it was ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Auntie just said, "Auugh, DeeDee!" because she thought I was rifling through the garbage, but it was only Mommy throwing something away.  Geez!

P.S.  On a happier note, Mommy took me outside a lot today.  We took a few walks, I peed on the grass and chased pinecones...  It was wonderful!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Not the brighest bulb</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/34359</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 27 Mar 2005 06:45:10 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday Mommy and I were hanging out at her man's place and they took me to his apartment tennis c ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday Mommy and I were hanging out at her man's place and they took me to his apartment tennis courts to chase a pinecone.  It was so much fun!  One thing that was especially challenging was the fact that there was a net that divided the court.  When Mommy or her man would throw the pinecone over the net and onto the other side, I had a difficult time figuring out how to get to that pinecone.  After a few tosses that were close to the edge of the net, I realized that there was space at the edge of the net to go around and get to the pinecone on the other side.  Then they threw the pinecone over the net near the other end, but I couldn't figure out that I just had to find the edge of the net on that side.  Dogs don't generalize very well.  So, I had to learn that the end of the net was just like the other end of the net and that I could just go around the outside to get to the other side of the court.  Mommy was disappointed with my problem solving skills, but her man wasn't surprised at all.  He thinks I'm untrained and undisciplined, which Mommy agrees that I am.  We're trying to work on some things so I am less of an unruly dog.  It's good that I'm an okay learner.  Mommy took me to basic obedience training when she first got me, so I'm okay at listening, but I really need to work on obeying.

Update: 9/28/05 Added a picture of me on the tennis court (looking like a scared cat) to <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/photos/?78898">My DogsterPlus Photo Album</A>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm a tough girl.</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/31996</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 16 Mar 2005 07:44:08 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/31996</guid>
		<description>My &quot;I'm a tough girl&quot; mantra is slowly going by the way side.  Mommy's man wouldn't let me dominate  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My "I'm a tough girl" mantra is slowly going by the way side.  Mommy's man wouldn't let me dominate him yesterday.  He's so super tough.  I didn't know what to do because I was acting in my usual threatening little doggy ways, but it didn't phase him.  It got to be so tiring that I would growl, but I wouldn't even really get that throat rattle roll in there.  It just ended up being exhaled noise.  He laughed at me because I tried to be so tough but really wasn't.  This is weird.  No one questions my growliness, and I don't know what to do now that I've got some real competition.  For a while, I decided that he was the boss of me so I licked and licked and licked his hands and at his face.  This didn't last though.  I started up the tiny lawnmower in my throat and got to growling again.  This is going to be quite a challenge.  I don't think he's ever going to back down.  Maybe I should just let him acheive a higher status than me.  Then, we can live in peace where everyone knows their place.  Or, then again, maybe not.  At least not for a while.  I guess we'll have to see.  Maybe if I had more interaction with this guy, I'd be able to learn quicker.  Mommy should take me to his place more often, and I'd try to keep my urine in my bladder or on the wee wee pads.  Once it gets warm, I could even pee on the ground again!!!  That's where it belongs!  Oh how I long for those days!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New car</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/30881</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 11 Mar 2005 09:01:23 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/30881</guid>
		<description>Yesterday Mommy took me to her work and to her friend's.  We took her newly acquired car.  I had no  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday Mommy took me to her work and to her friend's.  We took her newly acquired car.  I had no qualms with jumping into an unfamiliar car, but I did notice that it smelled different.  It's a used Honda Civic, which is the exact car and exact color that one of Mommy's co-workers wanted to buy.  Mommy also said that if she could've picked, she would've picked the color that the car came in as well.  It's her favorite color: green.  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>It's Still Too Cold Out!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/30352</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 9 Mar 2005 07:14:59 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/30352</guid>
		<description>It was sort of warm this past weekend, and Mommy took me for a short walk on Sunday.  Then she took  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It was sort of warm this past weekend, and Mommy took me for a short walk on Sunday.  Then she took me on another walk at night with her man.  What was she thinking?  I need sunshine for walks when it's under 50 degrees!!!  They wanted to walk all around the neighborhood, but I got too cold and refused to budge an inch.  After struggling with mom for a little bit, her man picked me up (He was my knight in shining armor!) and blew warm air onto my ears.  I liked that because I'd stop shivering and I'd forget that I was cold.  He carried me all the way home.  Mommy was pleased and so was I -- well, as pleased as I could be to not have to walk on the cold pavement with my tiny, bare paws.  Earth to Mommy, Earth to Mommy!?!  What happened to moving to somewhere warm?  It's too cold in Michigan!!!  So what if your man and family and friends are all here!?!  I might just move without you!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Paper... Yum!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/29500</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 5 Mar 2005 04:52:47 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/29500</guid>
		<description>The other day, auntie's boyfriend was in the kitchen and something fell onto the ground.  I was almo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The other day, auntie's boyfriend was in the kitchen and something fell onto the ground.  I was almost sure it was food, so I gobbled it down.  Later he tells the family that it was a little piece of paper!  hmm... No wonder it didn't have that usual, food kinda taste.  Oh well.  I still enjoyed it!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>That Darn Cat!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/29150</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 3 Mar 2005 12:58:10 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday, I was playing a bunch with Mommy because she was finally home to spend some time with me. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday, I was playing a bunch with Mommy because she was finally home to spend some time with me.  I was zipping all around the house and 'killing' my toys.  And, at one point, I ran past the cat and she chased me!!!  It was a playful chase and only lasted for a few seconds, from the dining room into the living room, which is the next room over.  Anyway, it was interesting because she never wants to play with me, and I'm usually the one who tries to initiate play (but it never works).  Oooh!  Except for one time, when she was on a chair and I was on the floor and wagging my tail at Mommy.  She was batting at my tail; Mommy put up a picture of this.  Everyone thought it was sooo cute.  Yeah, yeah.  I'm no cat toy.  I can tell ya that!  :)

P.S.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OLDER AUNTIE'S FIANCÃˆ.  HE TURNS 30 TODAY!

Update: ??/??/05  Took down the photo of that cat batting at my tail.  You can now see that picture on the cat's catster page.  The cat's name is <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.catster.com/?110784">Pumpkin</A>.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Oh where, oh where has Mommy's car gone???</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/28790</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 1 Mar 2005 19:02:31 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy came home today from work (she's filling in for people because a lot of them are sick), but sh ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy came home today from work (she's filling in for people because a lot of them are sick), but she didn't come home with her car.  I don't understand.  Oh well.  I guess she said something like some guy plowed into her car, and now her car has to get fixed.  She's all right and didn't get hurt, but she doesn't have a car now so granddad is going to drive her to work tomorrow (again, she's filling in), and on Friday.  She doesn't work this Thursday because it's older auntie's fiancÃ¨'s 30th birthday!!!  The family and everyone are going out to eat.  :)  Except, except...  I don't get to go.  :(]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>When's Mommy coming home???</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/28177</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 26 Feb 2005 20:31:47 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/28177</guid>
		<description>Yesterday night Mommy was scrapbooking and this morning, she left me again to go scrapbooking.  Aunt ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday night Mommy was scrapbooking and this morning, she left me again to go scrapbooking.  Auntie played with me, but I didn't really go after the toys.  I laid down on the stairs and looked out the front window.  After some time, auntie joined me and we both looked out the front door.  I was waiting and waiting for Mommy to come home, but she didn't show up until after auntie fed me dinner and put me into my room.  I don't get it???  Why doesn't she want to spend all her time with me anymore???  WAAAH!!!  *sniffle, sniffle]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OH!  It's only auntie!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/27756</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 24 Feb 2005 18:31:30 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today Mommy worked and left earlier than she usually does because she wanted to drop off a job appli ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today Mommy worked and left earlier than she usually does because she wanted to drop off a job application in person.  Anyway, today was boring.  Around 5 or so, someone was by the front door, and I had to bark in case it was a burglar.  There are little square panes of glass that I can see through, so I looked through on the the squares, and there was auntie looking back at me.  I stopped barking because it was her and all was safe.  She was just coming home after her day at work.  I didn't bark at all when Mommy came home, but sometimes I do.  Mommy found me curled up on her bed like a little angel.  :)  I like it when Mommy comes home because she's the one who feeds me.  I guess she's going scrapbooking tomorrow and the next day so I'm going to be lonely.  :(  Maybe she'll tell auntie to play with me.  Oh wait!!!  I'm almost out of wee wee pads.  Mommy's gotta do something about that or I'll start peeing on the floor.  Okay, I'm going to go remind her to either get rid of all the snow or to go get some more wee wee pads.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Am I Getting Old???</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/27449</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 23 Feb 2005 12:18:45 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Lately, I've been taking tons of naps and doing odd things.  Mommy found me curled up against the wa ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Lately, I've been taking tons of naps and doing odd things.  Mommy found me curled up against the wall on the floor right under a heating vent.  Sometimes she tries to play with me, but all I do is go run upstairs.  I guess my three and a half year old birthday is coming up, but I never thought I'd start to become less active when I look like such a little puppy.  My mommy has been spending a little less time with me, so maybe part of this is just me adjusting to this, but if this were the case, I'd require less food.  I certainly don't like that idea; I still want to eat tons and tons of everything.  Hmm.  I wonder if Mommy will let me get fat.  Too little activity and lots of food -- the perfect combination for some good 'ole weight gain!  I doubt she's going to let that happen though.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Lots of chis!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/27193</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 22 Feb 2005 09:21:55 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/27193</guid>
		<description>Last night Mommy took me to another Chihuahua Meetup, which I really like.  I posted a picture from  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Last night Mommy took me to another Chihuahua Meetup, which I really like.  I posted a picture from the event where I'm politely sitting for some treats.  I couldn't keep my eyes off of them!!!  There were so many dogs -- 11 I think and about 13 or so different people including 3 children!  I didn't play as much as the last couple times that Mommy took me to meetups, but it was okay because I handled all the people and dogs pretty well.  I don't know what's up with me, but I have a major beef with this one dog named <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/?96658">Rip</A>.  Mom thinks he's charming, handsome and friendly but I definitely do not seem his in this light.  Everytime he comes by me, I have to bark at him to make him go away.  I also got to see my other doggy pals and met some new ones too.  Mommy wasn't so happy when I came home and was hyper and wanted to play.  She thought that I should've spent more of my energy at the meetup, but I didn't, and I even woke her up at 5:30 AM today.  HA HA!  *raspberry

Update: 3/3/05 Removed photo to add another one.

Update: 9/28/05 Reposted the photo.  You can see it by going to <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/photos/?78898">My DogsterPlus Photo Album</A>

Update: 10/2/05 Removed link for the chihuahua meetup site, since we ended up moving our group to a different site because meetup.com started charging a ridiculous monthly fee.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Everybody was kung foo fighting!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/26024</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 16 Feb 2005 13:39:13 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>Last night was fun.  Older auntie and her fianc&Atilde;&uml; were over and the family had dinner together.  The ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Last night was fun.  Older auntie and her fiancÃ¨ were over and the family had dinner together.  They made lots of food even though it wasn't a special occasion.  Older auntie's fiancÃ¨ kept picking me up and petting me, and sometimes I thought it was okay, but other times, I would show him my teeth and start growling like a tiny lawnmower.  I'm still not sure about that guy.  He's nice, but I always have to keep an eye out just to make sure that he's really a good guy.  Anyway, when it was time for dinner, Mommy and I went upstairs so I could eat dinner, and she was singing, "Everybody was kung foo fight-tee-ing!"  And I replied by barking twice right in time, "woof, woof!"  Mommy thought that was really cute and amusing and told everyone at dinner.  *sigh  I live to delight my mommy... even if she has been spending less time with me lately.

P.S. My number of views just surpassed 7,000!!!  I'm so adored!  Or at least exposed and seen by lots of people.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Getting to know you...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/25320</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 12 Feb 2005 09:39:21 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/25320</guid>
		<description>Yesterday, Mommy took me over to her new man's place to meet him.  It was very good.  He understood  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday, Mommy took me over to her new man's place to meet him.  It was very good.  He understood me, and how to work to get to a point where I understood him.  He spent the first hour or two getting to know me and gentle training me to accept him as dominant.  Mommy was getting jealous of all the time he was spending with me but was glad that he liked me so much.  And guess what?  I like him too!  Mommy wanted to leave me at his place so they could go to <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.meijer.com">Meijer</A> and shop for stuff so they could make dinner together.  But once Mommy was out of sight, I started crying and barking, and he made Mommy turn around so we all stayed in instead of them going to Meijer.  HAHA Mommy!  See!  Maybe you should listen to him more often.  He's got it all right!  So... by the end of the night, I was comfortable enough with him picking me up and petting me all over, which is huge for me.  I gave him good lovin' by giving kisses all over and licking up his nose, and even after Mommy found the pee spot I left on his carpet, he still liked me.  I told Mommy that he has my approval.  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Bubble Bowl 2005!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/24245</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 6 Feb 2005 19:39:41 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>This has been a great week!!!  Mommy took me out for nice walks twice this week, and today we went t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This has been a great week!!!  Mommy took me out for nice walks twice this week, and today we went to a chihuahua meetup dog's birthday party/Super Bowl party.  <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/?54779">Bubble</A>,  turned one year old today!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!  The humans had cake and brownies, but the doggies didn't get any.  I guess we did get Greenies earlier in the party though.  We played together and were really cute!  All the other guests thought we were so cute!  Well...  of course we are!!!

P.S.  Thanks to Bubble's mommies for my party favor bag!  I got a new toy, my very own Greenie and some biscuits!!!  Yum!!!  Mommy even got gifts too!  They played different games, and people got prizes.  WooHoo!  There should be a Bubble Bowl every year!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Is it playtime yet?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/23692</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 4 Feb 2005 05:13:53 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>This week has been poopy!  Mommy tries to spend time with me, but it just ain't cuttin' it!  She wor ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This week has been poopy!  Mommy tries to spend time with me, but it just ain't cuttin' it!  She worked yesterday and was tired when she got home so we didn't really play last night.  Instead she ate dinner and talked on the phone.  It seemed okay at first because she gave me a yummy petite <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.cetdental.com/">C.E.T. dental</A> chew, but after a while, I chewed that all up and wanted to play.  I crawled up onto Mommy's chest and began trying to kiss her.  She was talking on the phone so it was extra effective, but she just held me back until she was off the phone.  It was sleep time, though so we just went to sleep.  I kept waking up though and kept standing on Mommy's throat and trying to kiss her to see if it was time to play yet.  I did this at 2:30 AM and 4:15 AM, and then she finally got up and fed me breakfast when I did this at 7 AM.  After I ate, I let her sleep for about half an hour and proceeded to dance all over her head so she got up again and played with me!  Yay!  I think she wants to try to go for a walk today too.  It's supposedly going to be a temperature above freezing, so we'll see how it is.  I do know one thing...  I need more exercise!

P.S. The petite C.E.T. dental chews give me really bad gas!!!  Stand back everyone and break out the nose plugs!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Been pretty busy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/22849</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 30 Jan 2005 17:02:44 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So, Mommy and I drove out to Ann Arbor Saturday morning.  I stayed in the car for a couple errands b ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So, Mommy and I drove out to Ann Arbor Saturday morning.  I stayed in the car for a couple errands but Mommy made sure that I was okay by checking on me and eating lunch with me in the car.  Then, we went to her friend's house.  She has three big dogs, and it was really scary.  One of them is a huge German Shepherd, who is still in his puppy stages.  He just wanted to play, but I couldn't let him near me since I have to watch out for my little bitty body--one misstep and I would be a goner!  Mommy's friend had her husband hold onto the puppy so he wouldn't get too much in my face and for safety.  The doberman was okay though.  She just tried sniffing me a lot, but I let her know who was boss, just to keep her in check.  The other dog was a bit laid back.  He's an older lab, which interestingly enough has about the same coloration as I do.  Mommy really likes him.  He's very handsome.  I must say I was being quite loud.  I just had to make sure the big dogs knew how fierce I am.  Anyway, mommy's friend's husband took the big dogs out for a walk so Mommy and her friend could talk and so I would stop barking.  So, they talked, drank cappuccino and ate yummy muffins from <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.panera.com">Panera</A>.  Since the big dog danger was gone, I sat on Mommy's lap and really wanted some of Mommy's muffin, but of course, she wouldn't let me have any.

After that, we went to Dogma Catmantoo and Mommy made me try on some different outfits.  She thinks that I am so cute in them.  None of them fit well so Mommy didn't buy any of them.  She was really thinking about buying me this one outfit but figured out that it was too tight around my chest because I wouldn't walk with it on.  It was pretty cool and modern, and I didn't have to stick my head through any kind of tiny opening so that was sooo good.  It was designed kind of like my <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.fidofleece.com">Fido Fleece</A>, except it wasn't velcro at the top running along my back.  Rather it zipped up on the right side of my body.  It was fun, and I liked meeting up with my chihuahua buddies again.

This is a long diary entry.  I guess it's because we did a lot.  So, after shopping with the Chihuahua Meetup  group, we went and got a carwash.  It was pretty cool.  I liked watching the water and suds and sealants washing over the windows.  I didn't even bark at it.  It was a touch-less carwash though, so maybe it was less scary than a regular car wash.  From the car wash, we went to ex-ex daddy's and watched him play his bass guitar.  He gets so excited to see me.  He's silly.

Finally, Mommy and I went scrapbooking at her <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.creativememories.com">Creative Memories</A> consultants' house.  I had never been there, but I knew the consultant because she's a vet at the clinic that Mommy works at.  Anyway, I could hear this very large dog barking and barking so of course, I had to bark back.  There were people arriving to scrapbook and a lot of commotion, and Mommy stuck me in my crate, but it was so scary and different that all I would do is bark.  When things settled down and the consultants' dog stopped barking, I kept whining and finally, Mommy took me out of my crate and let me sit with her.  She was working on my 2004 scrapbook album.  :)  I'm so special.  So, we were there until pretty late, and then we went home.  *phew  And that was all on Saturday!!!

Recently, we've been sleeping in and relaxing because Mommy's sort of sick.  She has a cold.  It's good to snuggle with Mommy though, but sometimes I wanna play.

I just put up a picture in the Dogster's Valentine's Day Picture Stroll so check me out.  Click <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/vpp/valentine_page.php?i=78898">here</A>.

Update: 10/2/05 Removed link for the chihuahua meetup site, since we ended up moving our group to a different site because meetup.com started charging a ridiculous monthly fee.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>no title, gotta go</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/22390</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 28 Jan 2005 15:31:59 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>*yawn *stretch  Mommy and I have been sleeping for most of the day.  She's trying to prevent the ons ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ *yawn *stretch  Mommy and I have been sleeping for most of the day.  She's trying to prevent the onset of a horrible cold by resting a lot and drinking orange juice.  She's got a busy day tomorrow so she figured she better get a lot of sleep today.  Guess what's the best thing about tomorrow's activities???  I'm going with her!!!

First, she's going to run errands around the campus area.  Then, we're going over to Mommy's graduate student friend's house.  I'll be re-meeting her three big dogs.  I am a little bit scared but know that Mommy won't let them hurt me and that she won't let ME hurt them!  After that, we'll be going to <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.dogmacatmantoo.com">Dogma Catmantoo</A>, which is a neat store with cute things, especially for little dogs.  Mommy has gone shopping there a few times but has never taken me so this time I get to go!  Yay!  Even better is the fact that I'll meet up with my chihuahua buddies from the Chihuahua Meetup group.  I think we might go rest at ex-ex daddy's and see what he's up to until we go scrapbooking.  Mommy is about to start on my "DeeDee 2004" album.  I feel so special.

I also wanted to mention two dogster pages that are so cool.  My Pup Pal in New York has been playing out in the snow.  I especially like the pictures of her in her snow suit.  You can visit Ella's dogster page by clicking <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/?92724">here</A>.  Also, look at the last picture and today's entry for <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/?108420"> Nena</A>.

Update: 6/25/05 Changed wording when referring to Ella's dogster page.

Update: 10/2/05 Removed link for the chihuahua meetup site, since we ended up moving our group to a different site because meetup.com started charging a ridiculous monthly fee.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My Reign as Dog of the Week Has Ended</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/22071</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 26 Jan 2005 19:54:40 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Since last Thursday I was granted the honor of being dogster's Dog of the Week.  Today I no longer h ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Since last Thursday I was granted the honor of being dogster's <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/pet_of_week.php">Dog of the Week</A>.  Today I no longer hold the coveted position.  I tell ya, it was so great!!!  I had over 3000 views in a one week period because I was featured.  It was great.  I am pals with so many cute doggies now.

I'm hyper today since Mommy went to work today.  She's also going to work tomorrow too.  One of the vets told Mommy that she visited my dogster page (Mommy e-mailed people the link to my dogster page when I became Dog of the Week).  She really liked my dogster page and said that she laughed so much!  She also said that Mommy needs to get a life.  hehe!  :)  In fact, I'm so hyper that I was playing with my plush fire hydrant toy and was barking at it to try to make it play with me.  Mommy said that I have never done that before.  She thinks that I need a chihuahua friend to play with.  The few chihuahua meetups that we've gone to must really be making an impact.  I think we're going to increase the frequency with which we go meet up with other chihuahuas.  It's super duper great!

Update: 10/2/05 Removed link for the chihuahua meetup site, since we ended up moving our group to a different site because meetup.com started charging a ridiculous monthly fee.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Queen of the Couch!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/21685</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 24 Jan 2005 21:22:19 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy and I just recently got back from the chihuahua meetup.  I had so much fun!  Bubble, Cassy and ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy and I just recently got back from the chihuahua <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.meetup.com">meetup</A>.  I had so much fun!  <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/?54779">Bubble</A>, <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/?91551">Cassy</A> and <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/?91550">Zoe</A> were there, and Audrey and Tammie, the humans were there too.  Mommy posted a picture of me on top of the couch.  For I was Queen of the Couch for a little while.  I'm not sure I was playing all that well, but I guess it's a start.  I mostly threw lots and lots of play bows and bark, bark, barked my little head off.  I didn't play with any toys, but there were so many!!!  Cassy and Zoe have this big basket full of toys and things.  I was even allowed to chew on their bones and a Greenie.  There was a little tension because if I had the Greenie or if Bubble had the Greenie, we'd get possessive of it and growl at whoever else came near.  Mommy took it away from me because she did not think I was behaving with it.  I had tons of fun and am pooped!!!  Playing with other chihuahuas is super fun!

P.S.  Mommy made a catster page for the cat.  I don't know why she's wasting her time with that.  She's MY mommy and only aunt to the cat.  *sigh  Oh well.  For all of her efforts, you should check out the cat's catster page directly by clicking <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.catster.com/?110784">here</A>.

Update: 7/12/05 Took down picture of me as Queen of the Couch to put up another photo.

Update: 9/25/05 Added picture of Queen of the Couch to <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/photos/?78898">My DogsterPlus Photo Album</A>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>It's too cold!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/21344</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 23 Jan 2005 12:27:33 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy took me outside because she was taking pictures of auntie and auntie's boyfriend.  He was snow ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy took me outside because she was taking pictures of auntie and auntie's boyfriend.  He was snowblowing the driveway and she was replacing the air filter in her car.  Anyway, she stuffed me in her jacket so just my little head was poking out, but it was still really cold.  Auntie took a picture (and Mommy helped me post it).  There is almost a foot of snow out on the ground.  If I were to walk in it, the snow would be over my head.

Tomorrow Mommy is taking me to another chihuahua <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.meetup.com">meetup</A> event.  This time, we'll be inside the club's organizer's house so less distractions for me.  The previous times we met up, it was at <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.petsmart.com">PetSmart</A> so I had to bark at the shoppers and their dogs.  I didn't pay much attention to the other chihuahuas.  This time Mommy hopes that I can play with them.   It's cool because the organizer will be broadcasting the meetup on her webcam.  Her website is <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.pocketpups.net">Pocketpups.net</A>.

Update: 2/18/05 Took down the photo to put up another photo.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My newest Pup Pal, Roxy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/21026</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 21 Jan 2005 18:05:56 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi!  Thanks to everyone visiting my site.  I've had almost 1000 views since yesterday.  This Dog of  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi!  Thanks to everyone visiting my site.  I've had almost 1000 views since yesterday.  This Dog of the Week thing is great exposure!

I want to mention my very latest Pup Pal, <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/?97393">Roxy</A>.  She's no longer with us, but is such a cutie.  I can tell that she made her family really happy.  Her mommy even made a very nice <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.melissakamm.com">memorial website</A> for her.  I want to wish Roxy and her family the best.  I also want to reiterate Roxy's message that rawhides, pig ears, etc. can be potentially fatal and that whether we like it or not, our humans should watch us when we're enjoying our goodies.  If whatever is in our mouth could cause us to choke, our humans should take it away from us... for safety's sake.  This post is dedicated to you, Roxy -- you cute, fuzzy pomeranian.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Today and DOG OF THE WEEK!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/20823</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 20 Jan 2005 20:32:21 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I'm dogster's Dog of the Week.  I'm so honored!!!  Thank you to dogster, all dogster users, the web  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm dogster's Dog of the Week.  I'm so honored!!!  Thank you to dogster, all dogster users, the web surfers and dog lovers.  Thanks, also, to all my pals on dogster and to all my new Pup Pals!  :)

Getting on with my diary entry: Today I met a cute chihuahua.  He's a show dog and unneutered.  I'm not sure I've ever sniffed a "completely male dog" before.  He's so cute and looks very macho.  Mommy took me to work again today, and her co-worker remembered to bring the chihuahua that he's been taking care of so we could meet.  It was nice meeting the dog and all, but I really just wanted to be in my mommy's arms.  Mommy's glad that I seemed to be okay with that dog because maybe in the future Mommy will get a chihuahua sibling for me.  We're not set on it and if and when it occurs, it probably won't be for a long time.  *yawn  I'm tired because Mommy and I were so excited that I was chosen to be Dog of the Week, so we're going to go to sleep now.  Good night!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Maybe the cat's not so bad after all</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/20236</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 18 Jan 2005 07:30:36 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>The other day, the cat, whom I mostly avoid, decided to break into her bag of hairball treats.  Aunt ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The other day, the cat, whom I mostly avoid, decided to break into her bag of hairball treats.  Auntie found her and took them away from her, but the cat got into the bag again.  This was a great opportunity that I took advantage of.  The cat did all the work, but I got to reap a lot of the benefits!  I was munching, munching, munching these yummy cat hairball treats until Mommy came upstairs to see what I was up to.  I managed to run from the scene of the crime before Mommy saw me, but I was still chewing and smacking my lips so she knew something was up.  When she found the bag of treats, there was only like, at most, 10 treats left.  That means I ate a whole bunch... maybe 20-30 treats.  Mommy was worried that I was going to have diarrhea but didn't do anything about it except withhold my dinner since she wanted to see what was going to happen.  Well, I don't know what they put in those hairball treats, but it actually seemed to do the exact opposite of what everyone thought was going to happen.  I didn't poop for one and a half days, but I finally pooped this morning.  And boy did I ever poop!  I left bountiful piles of poopies, and I decided not to use my wee wee pads for all of them.  I mean, come on, I was concentrating on cleaning out my bowels.  Who has time to think about where you're depositing the excrement?  Anyways, afterwards, Mommy spent a good 20 minutes cleaning up my poopy mess.  Maybe we should buy stock in Bounty paper towels.  When she finally finished cleaning, we went downstairs to play a little bit.  It's sunny today!  Yay and the cat was sunbathing so I thanked her for allowing me access to her cat treats by sitting in front of her and blocking her sun.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My new favorite toy!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/19927</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 16 Jan 2005 14:39:34 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy finally returned really early this morning or super late last night, however you look at it.   ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy finally returned really early this morning or super late last night, however you look at it.  She was not abducted by aliens or eaten by mutant plants.  She went out to lunch with co-workers and a veterinarian who used to work at the vet clinic.  Then she went to ex-ex daddy's and hung out until the karaoke party.  I guess she'd rather spend time with humans and sing rather than play with me.  :(  It's been a while since she got of the house though so maybe she deserves it.  I still love her.  I mean, she got me a new toy and is planning on making me tiny toys eventually.  I think this new toy is the greatest.  It's small and manageable enough to play with.  It's smaller than my tiny super squeaky monkey.  It's a ducky made by Dr. Noy's.  It must like like 3 inches big.  I love it!  I love it!

Update: 1/19/05 Put up a picture of me enjoying the sun sitting amongst my smallest toys.  From left to right: Fish Puppy Buddies, Monkey Puppy Buddies, me and my newest, favoritest Dr. Noy's ducky.

Update: 1/23/05 Took down the picture.  The picture didn't show my cute face anyway.

Update: 9/28/05 Put the picture back up.  You can see it by going to <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/photos/?78898">My DogsterPlus Photo Album</A>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WHERE'S MY MOMMY!?!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/19759</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 15 Jan 2005 15:29:37 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Last night Mommy was missing for like 5 hours, but then she came back home.  Today she left a little ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Last night Mommy was missing for like 5 hours, but then she came back home.  Today she left a little after noon, and she still isn't back!!!  I hope she wasn't star gazing and abducted by aliens like those characters in <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://thesims.ea.com">The Sims</A> Bustin' Out.  Or maybe she got eaten up by those mutant plants that those characters incubate.  Maybe Mommy played the Sims too much, and I should stop speculating now.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Chihuahua meetup Wednesday</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/19647</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 15 Jan 2005 06:47:30 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Agh!  I didn't post about the Chihuahua meetup on Wednesday.  Mommy took me to see the other chihuah ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Agh!  I didn't post about the Chihuahua meetup on Wednesday.  Mommy took me to see the other chihuahuas even though it was quite foggy out.  It was worst just down the neighborhood street.  So, we saw <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/?54779">Bubble</A>, <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/?91550">Zoe</A> and <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/?91551">Cassy</A> just like last time.  Some people didn't make it because of the fog, which is totally understandable.  Mommy's family didn't want her going because of the weather conditions, but she went anyway.

We also met another chihuahua whose humans just happened to be shopping at the <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.petsmart.com">PetSmart</A> that the time of our meetup.  After the meeting and a lot of me barking at other people, other dogs and at one of the meetup members' boyfriends, we shopped.  Mommy was going to start making me some dog toys and wanted to buy the replacement squeakers, but they didn't have any of the small sized ones.  Instead, she ended up buying a toy with an extra squeaker so she could make at least one toy.  She didn't end up doing any sewing yesterday... like she was supposed to, but it's okay.  In addition to buying that toy that came with an extra squeaker, she caved and bought another toy which is from the same toy line as my favorite super squeaky monkey.  The new toy is just smaller than the monkey too!  Yay!  Plus, it is a fish.  I've never gone into the marine world with my toys.  It has always been mammals... squirrels, cows, monkeys.  Anyway, it is a welcome addition to the toy family.  Thanks Mommy!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Jailhouse blues</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/19443</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 14 Jan 2005 00:10:47 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi-row!!!  Mommy took me to work Thursday/yesterday (she works at a vet), and I thought I was going  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi-row!!!  Mommy took me to work Thursday/yesterday (she works at a vet), and I thought I was going to meet a cute boy chihuahua, but all I ended up doing was sitting in a cage all day.  One of Mommy's co-workers is currently taking care of a show dog chihuahua, and he was supposed to be brought to work to meet me, but Mommy's co-worker forgot.  I guess they said that I can meet him next week.  We'll see if they remember then.  Even though I was just sleeping in a cage all day, I was glad that Mommy didn't get one of her co-workers to help clip my toenails.  I sort of heard that she was going to try to get that done, but she never got around to it.  Phew!  When Mommy takes me to work, sometimes I cuddle with her while she eats her lunch, but she was busy dealing with patients and clients and patient poop.  She loves reading the fecals to see if puppies have any intestinal parasites.  I guess it was a bit of a downer because she didn't see any eggs in the slides of the poop.  She's weird but gets excited when she finds eggs because some of them are pretty or something like that.  I mean, like, when she first got me, she ran a stool sample on me and identified whipworms, which have oval/football shaped eggs.  We got those cleared up, and I don't have the worms anymore.  Thank goodness!  Oooh, actually Mommy weighed me, and I weigh 3 lbs and 12 ounces.  Mommy thought I had gained weight, but I hadn't.  She's so strict about how much I eat because she knows that I'd turn into a roly poly doggy if I was allowed to eat as much as I wanted.  Obese doggies are not healthy doggies.  I suppose I'd rather be healthy than gloriously satiated and fat.  j/k!!!  HA!  Fat chance!  I'd love to be as fat as a whale even if I wasn't healthy, but Mommy likes to think that it's better to be healthy.  Oh well.  She's "the Mommy" and controls how much I eat unless, of course, I am able to supplement my caloric intake by looking so super cute that her family members feed me human food tidbits.  HaHa!  There it is: my little doggy act of rebellion!

P.S.  I peed in the snow today!!!  I didn't even have my coat on, but after being in a cage all day, I had to pee like a racehorse!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thank you, thank you!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/19043</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 11 Jan 2005 20:49:31 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I just saw that I was one of Today's Picks.  I appear at the top of the column so I guess you could  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I just saw that I was one of Today's Picks.  I appear at the top of the column so I guess you could say that I was Today's Top Pick.  Get it???  eh, ehh???  Okay.  I think a little bit of water seeped into my brain, and I haven't completely dried out yet.  Now if I could just figure out how to get Paw Ratings of 5 out of 5.  That would really make my day!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>It's just a little pee Mommy!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/19042</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 11 Jan 2005 20:34:37 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Tonight Mommy was playing Karaoke Revolution 3 with her dad and older sister.  I went to go play wit ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Tonight Mommy was playing <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.konami.com/gs/karaoke3/">Karaoke Revolution 3</A> with her dad and older sister.  I went to go play with auntie's boyfriend and came running back to Mommy who was singing at that moment.  She didn't stop singing because she's totally into the game.  In fact, she bought her own game today.  Ex-ex daddy has this game, but she decided to have her very own.  Anyway, so Mommy kept singing and petting my wet fur.  She was kind of trying to wipe it off to dry me off, but little did she know why I was wet.  Immediately after she finished her song, she yelled to auntie's boyfriend, "Why is DeeDee wet???"  He replied, "DeeDee peed on herself and my hand."  I guess I just get a wee bit excited when he really plays with me hard.  I just peed after I had my dinner so it's not like I had to urinate to heed nature's call, but I spurted out urine as we played.  Mommy was so disgusted and plopped me into the kitchen sink so she could give me a bath.  I don't know why she got so grossed out.  It's just a little pee--nothing my tongue can't clean up sufficiently, but no, she had to go give me a whole bath and everything.  Oh well, at least I'll be clean for tomorrow's chihuahua <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.meetup.com">meetup</A> event at the <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.petsmart.com">Petsmart</A>.  That'll be interesting.  I get to show my fierce doggy attitude to big doggies and their shopping owners all the while trying to cope with the other cute chihuahuas that Mommy will no doubt want to cuddle.  Okay.  I have to continue my fur drying process.  At least Mommy was nice enough to warm up my <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.snugglesafe.co.uk/">SnuggleSafe</A> and put a towel in the dryer for me for after the bath.  After the pee and everything, she still loves me, and she told auntie's boyfriend not to play as rough with me anymore.  So all's well, that ends well.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Karaoke</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/18572</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 9 Jan 2005 11:11:24 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Grandmom's cousin was in town from New Jersey and Mommy's whole family went out to dinner with them  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Grandmom's cousin was in town from New Jersey and Mommy's whole family went out to dinner with them and other relatives of Grandmom's.  After dinner, they came home and ate snacks, etc.  The "children" watched a funny zombie movie called Shaun of the Dead while the "parents" drank, talked and eventually sang karaoke.  Everyone loved me (of course!) and I even participated in the karaoke.  You can see me in one of the photos trying very hard to read the korean on the screen.  I can't read or speak korean so I let Mommy's "uncle" do the singing.  When the people first arrived, I barked a little and then Mommy put me in my room to settle down.  Once it was calmer, I got to come out and didn't bark that much and was very happy because Grandmom fed me a little bit of yummy clementines.  It wasn't that bad, and I only got testy if someone was trying to get too close to me without my permission.  In the end, I think I won them all over.  Mommy's "aunt" even visited a few months ago and was appalled that I sleep with Mommy under the covers.  She's not an animal person and kind of thought the very idea was gross.  This time, I think she found me to be more charming than before.  I have a way of growing on people... kind of like fungus, but not.  :)  Right.  So, Mommy's going to work on resumes and cover letters, etc, and then ex-ex daddy may be having a karaoke party of his own tonight so she'll go to that.  As for me, it's time for more napping.

Update: 1/19/05 Took down the picture of me participating in the karaoke.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Delivery men</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/18397</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 8 Jan 2005 08:14:06 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Howdy, howdy, howdy!  Well, it's snowing again in full force!  Poop!  Oh well.  I guess we do live i ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Howdy, howdy, howdy!  Well, it's snowing again in full force!  Poop!  Oh well.  I guess we do live in Michigan.  :(  So, yesterday I got to have fun by barking at the mailman.  He brought the mail to the door because there was a package that was too big for the mailbox.  It was Mommy's photos and photo plaque from graduation.  Later in the day, a delivery man rang the doorbell, and I ran so fast that Mommy couldn't catch me before granddad opened the door.  I ran outside (without a coat or anything) so I could defend my mommy and her family from this intruder.  I barked and barked at his heels.  Mommy was glad that he found it humorous.  She was scared that I was going to run out into the street, and I ignored her "come" commands.  In the end, Mommy had to fetch me from the, fortunately snow plowed,  sidewalk.  I think that we're going to have some training sessions.  Somehow Mommy feels it's necessary that I listen to her when she gives me commands.  Okay, okay...  We'll see how it goes.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Look at me!  I'm a fountain of pee.</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/18163</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 6 Jan 2005 18:22:33 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy went to work today even with all the snow and ice and treacherous roads.  Actually it wasn't a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy went to work today even with all the snow and ice and treacherous roads.  Actually it wasn't all that bad.  The only thing was accidents that slowed down mother's drive to and from work.  It's a good thing she was not directly involved.  Anyway, Mommy got back from work but did not have a treat or new toy for me.  She had mini toe nail clippers, and she wanted to try them out on me!!!  I couldn't believe it!  I'm just a poor, defenseless, little doggy.  So what did I do???  I decided to roll over on my back and spurt out some pee.  I was like a little furry, animal fountain of pee.  Mommy didn't even back off because she needed to try out the new nail clippers, and I must say that although I really despised it, those clippers work better than those cat nail clippers that Mommy was using before.  I'm sure she's going to clip more of my toe nails later.  My nails are really getting long since I don't take my walks now that the snow is on the ground.

P.S. Mommy shared my silly dance with older auntie.  She thought that I should describe it in one of my entries.  So, Mommy props me up on my hind legs and holds me under my "armpits" to make me dance and sing, "It's gettin' hot in here.  So take off all my fur!" in a cute little doggy voice.  You all can call me and her crazy now!  :)  It's official.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Starting out the New Year sick</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 4 Jan 2005 05:28:00 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Since New Years Mommy has gotten progressively sicker, but I think she's starting to get better.  Ye ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Since New Years Mommy has gotten progressively sicker, but I think she's starting to get better.  Yesterday I wanted to let her know that she wasn't the only creature in this world by vomiting really close to her head on her bed in the early morning.  I made sure to yarf up my stuff when she was sufficiently awake to notice.  I guess it didn't really work out the way I had anticipated.  Throughout the day, Mommy kept telling everyone that I could not have anything to eat.  Usually, I rope someone into giving me something, but Mommy was very strict about it, and I was sad.  Food is my life.  Well... it's the passion in my life.  Anyway, I was disappointed.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A continuing journey</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/17449</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 2 Jan 2005 21:24:03 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It was another warm winter day here in Michigan.  Mommy and I took a walk today even though it was d ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It was another warm winter day here in Michigan.  Mommy and I took a walk today even though it was drizzling.  Later Mommy went out to dinner with older auntie.  They talked a lot, and maybe Mommy will go back to school to get her masters or masters and PhD.   She thought she'd go eventually, but maybe she'll go even sooner.  We'll have to see.  :)  After they got back from dinner, everyone cuddled up and watched the final Lord of the Rings movie.  It was good.  There's a nice sense of finality to it.  Okay.  Night night!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY NEW YEAR!</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 1 Jan 2005 05:32:54 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Whew!  It's 2005 now!!!  Yesterday was a great end to 2004.  The weather in Michigan was fairly warm ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Whew!  It's 2005 now!!!  Yesterday was a great end to 2004.  The weather in Michigan was fairly warm.  The snow mostly melted and Mommy took me on a long walk with ex-ex daddy.  I was zooming all over the place thinking, "Wow!  Winter was pretty short this year, huh Mom?"  Mommy was saying something like there's going to be plenty more cold and snow, but I was too ecstatic to listen.  After our walk and after Mommy rinsed the specks of mud off my underbody, I took a nice nap.  Mommy and ex-ex daddy played <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.konami.com/gs/karaoke3/">Karaoke Revolution 3</A> and unlocked fun "Cheats" so they could make the characters look funny (i.e. big head, big eyes or looking like they were made of mercury or glass, etc).  There were also ones that had a toothbrush, fish or ice cream cone instead of the microphone.  Also, right before they left for their New Years celebration, they unlocked different audiences so one was a crowd of pirates.  Mommy thought it was really funny only after she discovered that they actually cheered like pirates as well.  Anyway, it was pretty entertaining between naps, and Mommy and ex-ex daddy seemed fairly amused.  Anyway, then they left to go listen to different bands and ring in the New Year.  Me, yeah, I was all alone when the New Year came upon us.  It was okay though.  I was just taking a big nap.  :)  Happy New Year!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sleepy day</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/16803</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 29 Dec 2004 17:39:32 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy was at work all day.  It was dull today so I slept a lot.  The other day when Mommy was out of ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy was at work all day.  It was dull today so I slept a lot.  The other day when Mommy was out of the house, I went up to older auntie and cuddled up in her lap.  It was really cold so I kept shaking and shivering.  I thought maybe she could go get a blanket or something so I kept staring at her until she went and got a cozy blankie.  She even transported me and my blanket into another warm, cozy lap when she had to leave.  Older auntie is great.  She loves me.  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>It's not fruitcake</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/16657</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 28 Dec 2004 19:26:34 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Uhh, so Mommy and auntie were snacking on popcorn and watching reruns of Friends so I decided to tak ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Uhh, so Mommy and auntie were snacking on popcorn and watching reruns of <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.friends-tv.org/friends.html">Friends</A> so I decided to take the time to get my own snack.  Well, Mommy heard something going on downstairs and promptly called me, and I came running while still chewing.  Auntie went down to see what I got into, and she found that I broke into the fruitcake, which older auntie's fiancÃ¨ says is not fruitcake.  Don't ask.  There's no explanation, but it's just not fruitcake.  Whatever it is, it's yummy.  I only ate about a quarter of a piece of it and some of it was salvaged so auntie's boyfriend can eat it.  Older auntie's fiancÃ¨ meant specifically for the "not fruitcake" to go to him since he likes things like that.  Well, I'll just say that I helped him out a little bit by getting it started.  Mommy didn't feed me dinner because she figured I had consumed enough calories for two or three meals.  Oh well.  I enjoyed it while I could.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>It's Like Christmas Again!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/16464</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 27 Dec 2004 18:52:35 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Wow!  So today was okay.  This morning Mommy peeked in on me and caught me making some poops.  I had ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wow!  So today was okay.  This morning Mommy peeked in on me and caught me making some poops.  I had the "deer caught in the headlights" look, and Mommy shut the door to her room so I could have some privacy.  I finished my business, and Mommy cleaned up the pee pee pads and went to play more <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://thesims.ea.com">Sims</A>.  I think I've gotten used to all her video game playing.  I just use the time to cuddle up with her.  Mommy has been cutting back too.  She's getting all organized and ramping up for a serious job search.  I feel bad for humans because they have to work.  At least Mommy is looking for a job that she really feels will fulfill herself.  She thinks that that is important, and I tell her that she justs needs perseverance and patience and the right job will end up working out for her.  She's worried that she'll get frustrated and begin looking at other jobs that are not exactly what she wants.  I hope she finds what she's looking for.

Okay...  So, I'm sure you've forgotten what the title of this diary entry was since all the previous writing was about something so totally different from what I mentioned in the entry title.  Anyway, so older auntie's fiancÃ¨ came over and brought gifts from his family.  He just got back from Florida.  He was visiting his mom, dad and grandparents.  He even brought me something!!!  As you may have seen from the pictures, I got a huge treat bone.  One of his friends has this shepherd/collie mix who has large treats.  Older auntie's fiancÃ¨ always wanted to bring me one so he could see how big it was compared to me.  So, I totally enjoyed it, but Mommy took it away from me before I could eat very much.  She doesn't want me to get fat and she definitely did <I>not</I> want a repeat of Christmas day.  Right.  So, we gave him his gift, had dinner, ate oranges from Florida, talked and they all admired me.  Tomorrow older auntie and her fiancÃ¨ will be going to California for the <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.tournamentofroses.com/">Rose Bowl</A>.  <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.mgoblue.com">U of M's football team</A> is playing.  Mommy's going to drive them to the airport tomorrow.  Yeah, they are lucky.  They get to take a vacation and get out of Michigan.  Brrr!  It's so cold here!  I'm gonna go cuddle up and nap on Mommy's lap while she plays a little more Sims.  Oh yeah, and by the way, one of my pup pals' Mommy also plays the Sims.  I guess <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/?80567">Paris'</A> Mommy plays The Sims Urbz.  It's the newest one... I think.  :)  Okay, stay warm everyone!  You too <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/?47901">Ozzie</A>!  Snow really does bite the toes and nose!

P.S.  If it has only just recently snowed in Philadelphia, I'm sure it's warmer there.  Maybe I convince Mommy to stop playing video games and visit there.  She'd really like to go!

P.P.S.  I'm impressed by the Sinatra in you.  What songs do you sing?  Do you take requests?  Note: Everyone else who doesn't know what I'm talking about, visit Ozzie's dogster page and all will be clear.

Update: 1/9/05 Took down the picture I referred to above.

Update: 9/28/05 Added this picture to <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/photos/?78898">My DogsterPlus Photo Album</A>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mommy gone away</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/16292</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 26 Dec 2004 19:59:37 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well, today was okay, but really Mommy wasn't around that much.  I woke her up really early because  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, today was okay, but really Mommy wasn't around that much.  I woke her up really early because I wanted to play.  She fed me and waited for me to go potty, but then she got sucked in by <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://thesims.ea.com">The Sims</A> Bustin' Out.  She didn't let me out of her room for a few hours!!!  I held up my end of the bargain by eating and going potty, but she kind of messed up on her end of things.  Darn that video game!!!

Later she went to go see ex-ex daddy and talked on the phone with ex-daddy.  She had plenty of good social interaction today.  She even got great Christmas presents from ex-ex daddy.  Nothing from him to me though.  :(  Oh well.  I didn't expect any, and I'm glad that he didn't get me another green dental bone.  Although it tasted good, I think I wish to forget the whole experience.  I didn't really get anything all that great from it.  Mommy didn't feed me a bland diet of chicken and rice like my dogster pal, <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/?47901">Ozzie</A>'s Mommy does.  Hmm, it's okay.  I mean it was only one bout of barfings and runny poo.  Perhaps next time I should milk it for more than it's worth.  Maybe then Mommy will stop playing her dumb video game and take care of me properly.  I deserve ALL her attention!!!  Got it???  ALLLLLLLL!  Mwahh ha haa haaa!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mmm, the bone tasted so good I wanted to taste it again</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/16117</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 25 Dec 2004 09:59:55 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Barf!  Barf!  Barf! And some runny poo to top it all off.  Mommy felt bad that she let me eat that w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Barf!  Barf!  Barf! And some runny poo to top it all off.  Mommy felt bad that she let me eat that whole bone in one sitting.  On the plus side, I got to taste the yummy bone again, and I felt bad for Mommy who had to clean up my three piles of barf (two on the carpet, one on her bed) so I helped her clean up the pile on her bed.  I must say it definitely didn't taste as good the third time around, but I was trying to save my Mommy some energy.  At least I was pretty good and kept all but one little blob of poo on the pee pee pads.  After all the cleaning, Mommy gave me the yummy chalky medicine to make sure I didn't have any more loose poo or even have diarrhea.  I guess now we're not going to be able to see whether or not the dental bone makes my poo green.  We're pretty sure that it didn't get that far.  Oh goodness.  It's been pretty eventful, and I really have to take a big nap.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Christmas!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/16105</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 25 Dec 2004 09:02:36 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Merry Christmas!  Everyone including me and the cat opened gifts hastily this morning.  The first gi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Merry Christmas!  Everyone including me and the cat opened gifts hastily this morning.  The first gift I opened was the best!  It was a C.E.T. dental bone, kind of like Greenies.  I ate the bone while everyone opened gifts.  I almost didn't care what else I got because I was busily chomping away.  In the end, I got mostly ball toys.  I got two squeaky mouse balls; they are originally cat toys but small enough for my little mouth.  I also got two ball w/ bells!!!  Yeah!  Additionally, Mommy got me a ball with a squirrel like tail attached to it.  It's a little big, but I've sort of played with it a little bit.  Mommy helped me post a picture, and although it's not Christmas-y, it shows what I got.  Oh yeah, and the bone was kind of messy.  At first, I was chewing it on Mommy's pants, which are now smeared brown-green.  After that, Mommy kept trying to make me chew the bone on top of some paper towel.  She's curious now to see if my poop will be really green.  Okay well, I'm going to nap off the bone now.  I ate it in like an hour and drank a whole bunch of water.

Update: 1/25/05 Took down the photo to put up a different one.

Update: 9/28/05 Added this picture to <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/photos/?78898">My DogsterPlus Photo Album</A>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Fell off the dogster wagon</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/15984</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 24 Dec 2004 09:58:02 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Once you do something, it's easier to do it again.  In this case, once I missed posting on dogster t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Once you do something, it's easier to do it again.  In this case, once I missed posting on dogster that one time, I just didn't continually post on a daily basis.  I suppose my little doggy life wasn't all that exciting.  Tuesday, Mommy went to Ann Arbor to eat at Seva with her nice Grad student friend.  She does the dog research with her.  Mommy worked on Wednesday and Thursday.  Today she went shopping this morning with older auntie, and then they came home and wrapped Christmas gifts.

I've been feeling neglected, to say the least.  Yesterday the snow was horrible.  It took Mommy like an hour and a half to drive to work in the morning.  I'm happy she didn't get into a car accident.  That would've been bad.  I think she got me lots of Christmas gifts so tomorrow I'll have lots to rip into.  Last Christmas, I only got the waterproof, stiff booties that I hated and wouldn't wear.  She gave them to me before Christmas so I didn't have anything to unwrap on Christmas day.  This year will be different.  :)  I will report back tomorrow.  Merry Christmas to everyone!  And Happy Hanukkah and Happy Kwanza!!!  Hey, I hafta be P. C. sometimes.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Riding around Metro Detroit</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/15336</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 20 Dec 2004 17:48:19 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hihi!
Yay!  My dogster buddy, Ozzie finally updated his diary.  He's in California right now.  Luck ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hihi!
Yay!  My dogster buddy, <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/?47901">Ozzie</A> finally updated his diary.  He's in California right now.  Lucky dog!  Not me...  I'm in Michigan, and today Mommy, older auntie and I went driving from hospital to hospital to drop off surveys and collection boxes for older auntie's research project.  She's getting her Masters to be a Nurse Anesthetist.  After all the driving around, Mommy snuck me into <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.noodles.com">Noodles and Company</A>, and I peered around at everything and everybody from Mommy's mostly zipped up jacket.  Mommy was proud of me for not barking at everybody.  I did have to assert my dogness to one man who saw me and sort of put his face near me to stare directly at me.  I let out a brief woof, but I was very well behaved, in general.  I guess we were only there long enough for Mommy and older auntie to order and get their food for take out, but we think that this was a pretty big accomplishment.  It was even everybody's first time visiting this place (mommy, older auntie and me).  Now, Mommy may not be as reluctant to try it again.  Hopefully we can go somewhere fun.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Missed a day on dogster</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/15226</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 20 Dec 2004 05:21:10 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday was Mommy's graduation.  They tell me it was really cold outside.  I'm glad I didn't have  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday was Mommy's graduation.  They tell me it was really cold outside.  I'm glad I didn't have to brave the freezing cold.  Everybody was gone for a long time.  I guess Mommy, granddad, grandmom, older auntie, older auntie's fiancÃ¨, auntie, and auntie's boyfriend went to <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.thebambooclub.com">Bamboo Club</A> to eat.  Mommy told me that even inside the restaurant was really cold, but the food was good.  Older auntie's fiancÃ¨ even got Mommy a gift.  It was a 2005 Chihuahua calendar.  Yay!  I know it and auntie's boyfriend even said it, "That the cutest dog in the world is me!"  You better believe it!  hehe  Oh, and auntie's boyfriend bought Mommy flowers.  They are nice and glittery.

The night before graduation was great.  Mommy and auntie's boyfriend played a lot with me and hypered me up into a frenzy.  I went psycho and ran all around the living room and into the dining room and back again and again.  They called me "psycho!"  It was so good to run, run, run!!!  I don't get to do that as much any more now that it's cold outside.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mommy went shopping</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/15032</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 18 Dec 2004 19:11:24 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi!
Christmas is drawing near, and Mommy has just now starting shopping for gifts.  I cuddled up to ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi!
Christmas is drawing near, and Mommy has just now starting shopping for gifts.  I cuddled up to granddaddy this morning, and he really liked it.  He adores me.  :)  Ex-ex daddy came by because he went shopping with Mommy.  After they got back, they watched Fahrenheit 9/11 while I napped on mommy's lap.  Mommy's going to graduate tomorrow.  I wish she could sneak me in to the ceremony with her, but she never break rules so I'm pretty sure it won't happen.  Oh, I actually played with the new toy Mommy brought me on Friday.  It seems okay and is pretty soft, which is nice.  Okay.  Nothing too exciting so I'll give my doggy eyes a rest from the computer screen.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I love my Mommy!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/14901</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 17 Dec 2004 19:03:26 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy went to work all today since she's done with school and since she didn't work yesterday.  :(   ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy went to work all today since she's done with school and since she didn't work yesterday.  :(  I get sad when she works.  I'm all alone by myself.  Actually, auntie's boyfriend was there for some of the day, and I was even really excited to see auntie when she got home from work before Mommy.  Mommy made it a point to play with me and brought me home a different kind of dental rawhide thing, more like a dental jerky stick thing, and a new toy!  I didn't care too much about the toy, but I'm sure it will serve its purpose once I get bored enough to play with it.  I did love the dental jerky thing though!  I love it when Mommy brings me treats.  It's yummy and good for my teeth.  What do your humans do to keep your teeth clean and healthy?]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mommy's freee!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/14741</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 16 Dec 2004 21:40:42 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So, I've been a good dog and just being nice and laying with her as she studied, and now that she's  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So, I've been a good dog and just being nice and laying with her as she studied, and now that she's done with exams and school, what does she do???  She goes and plays <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://thesims.ea.com">The Sims</A> Bustin' Out!  I know what I'm gonna do.  I'm gonna bust something!!!  Oh well.  Mommy was nice and at least took me to the Chihuahua <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.meetup.com">Meetup</A> yesterday.  Okay, Mommy's telling me to come warm her lap as she plays some more.  Oh goodness!  The things we do for our humans!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Chihuahua Meetup!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/14566</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 15 Dec 2004 18:35:18 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy and I got back from the Chihuahua Meetup.  I met lots of other chihuahuas.  There was Rip, the ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy and I got back from the Chihuahua <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.meetup.com">Meetup</A>.  I met lots of other chihuahuas.  There was Rip, the only boy there.  I seemed to have some kind of beef with him.  I kept barking at him.  Then there was Bubble, who was quite reserved.  I don't think I got a good sniff of her, but her people were really nice.  There was Kimber who stayed in her mommy's lap almost the whole time, and then there were Zoe and Cashmere.  At first I smelled Zoe and thought she was okay, but later, I barked at her and she barked back.  She was feisty.  Cashmere was totally laid back, but I joined her in barking at the animals and people in the adoption center.  All the humans were super nice.  I even let some of them pet me a bit.  There were lots of other dogs in the <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.petsmart.com">PetSmart</A>, and I had to protect my mommy and the group so I spent a good deal of time barking at them.  There were also lots of people who I barked at too.  They all thought we were so cute!  I was quite an earful for Mommy tonight, but she tried to distract me with treats and kibble.  Tammie, the event coordinator, even gave each pup a treat.  I'm not used to hard treats but Mommy broke it up into little pieces for me so I could enjoy.  I am not picky when it comes to food so I thought they were really tasty.  I even tried to steal another pup's treat, but really, I was just trying to keep the floor tidy.  The treat was just sitting there so I decided to Hoover it up.  Mommy scolded me a little and took the treat out of my mouth.  She put it back on the floor and later one of the little chihuahuas ate it up (even with all my saliva on it!).  I thought that would be enough to deter her, but she didn't seem to mind.  Okay, I'm tired now, and Mommy's uploading the photos to the Chihuahua Meetup website, so I'll stop typing and go take a nap.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Annoying, Mommy's being annoying!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/14347</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 14 Dec 2004 16:28:53 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So Mommy studied all today with several breaks, which meant that she kept standing up and doing diff ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So Mommy studied all today with several breaks, which meant that she kept standing up and doing different things.  I did not appreciate it because every time she got up, I had to get up from my nap since I always sleep in her lap.  Today she didn't play with me that much, and she kept trying to look into my mouth and kept pulling back my lips to look at my back teeth.  She was scared for a minute because she thought she saw an odd colored gum growth, but really it was some carrot stuck in between my teeth.  Mommy was irritated because that meant that someone was feeding me carrots!!!  Mommy doesn't really like it when the other people in the household feed me stuff.  At least it wasn't something bad like chocolate.  Supposedly everyone knows not to feed me that bad stuff, but Mommy made a list and posted it on the refrigerator to make sure no one fed me certain things.  All right.  I guess I'll stop typing and go into the kitchen just in case someone drops something so I can eat it.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>One down, one to go</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/14223</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 13 Dec 2004 20:42:54 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy finished up one final today and has one more to go on Thursday.  Older auntie gave her an earl ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy finished up one final today and has one more to go on Thursday.  Older auntie gave her an early graduation gift though.  Guess what it was!?!  <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://thesims.ea.com">The Sims</A> Bustin' Out!!!  I couldn't believe it!  I thought that game was gone, back to the video store, but older auntie <i>bought</i> the game so Mommy could have it for her very own.  So, today Mommy played a lot, but she won't play it tomorrow or the next day because she'll be studying.  Then on Thursday night, she'll be done with school after her last final!!!  Well, she'll be done for quite a while...  Mommy says that eventually, she wants to go back, but I hope she doesn't go back for a while.  Oh, we also watched Spirited Away with auntie, auntie's boyfriend and older auntie.  I basically just slept through the whole movie, and now it's time to go sleep some more.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mommy did drive in the bad weather</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/13997</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 12 Dec 2004 19:49:37 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So, Mommy did go out today after all.  She left me at home with auntie and auntie's boyfriend to go  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So, Mommy did go out today after all.  She left me at home with auntie and auntie's boyfriend to go study with older auntie and her fiancÃ©.  They studied like maniacs and ate dinner while I was home.  Mommy said that the neighborhood roads were kind of bad but the highway was okay.  There were people driving kind of slow, but Mommy actually expected them to be driving even slower than they were because the first few times it snows, people drive at the speed of snails.  I like riding in the car.  I don't get to do it as often anymore.  Ooh!  Except I will be able to on Wednesday night when Mommy takes me to my first Chihuahua <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.meetup.com">Meetup</A> at <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.petsmart.com">PetSmart</A>.  I hope to meet lots of new chihuahuas and people.  I can hone my social skills since they aren't all that great.  Okay.  Gotta go to sleep so Mommy can wake up tomorrow and go kick butt on her primates final.  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Ball w/ bell (R.I.P.)</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/13874</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 12 Dec 2004 08:43:58 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy and I were playing with ball w/ bell, but then I kind of stopped and was licking at it, which  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy and I were playing with ball w/ bell, but then I kind of stopped and was licking at it, which was strange so Mommy picked it up.  I guess the bell inside of the little ball came apart, and the edges of the bell were sharp so Mommy thought it'd be best to not have me play with it just in case the sharp part peeked through the little hole in the ball.  I'm so sad!!!  :(  I don't know what I'm going to do without it.  I know!  I'm going to take a nap and dream about playing with it so it's almost like it's not really gone.

P.S.  I'm getting vibes from Mommy that she's going to get me another one or two for Christmas.  Yay!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OH sNOw!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/13849</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 12 Dec 2004 07:17:25 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!  The world outside is covered in a big blanket of white snow, and it's stil ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!  The world outside is covered in a big blanket of white snow, and it's still furiously coming down!!!  It's a good thing that Mommy doesn't have to go anywhere today!  I hope the snow is all gone by tomorrow so Mommy can drive safely to her exam.  heh!  Fat chance!  Well, maybe...  We are in Michigan, and the weather can be Arctic cold one day and super, sunny Caribbean the next, but I have a feeling that this won't be the case.  :(  I keep looking at the newly established winter wonderland outside.  Oh no, no!  When will it all go away???]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mom's taking a study break</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/13813</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 11 Dec 2004 23:17:06 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We got our pictures developed, finally!  We used Clark Color Labs, and she thought they were decent  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We got our pictures developed, finally!  We used <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.clarkcolor.com">Clark Color Labs</A>, and she thought they were decent quality.  She made sure that she got the extra high quality photo paper though (they paid extra, but it was still really cheap).  Next time, she's going to try <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.winkflash.com">WinkFlash;)</A> since they are supposedly good too and have flat rate shipping costs!!!  Okay, so where was I???   Oh yeah, Mommy was going through all the pictures and thinking about my 2004 <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.creativememories.com">Creative Memories</A> scrapbook album.  Last year, she made a cute album for 2003, which was a 7"x7" album, and she bought another 7"x7" album for 2004, but she thinks she's going to need a bigger album for all the pictures that she has.  My 2003 album contained really only like half a year anyway because she got me in June.  In any case, it looks like she's got a lot of work to do to complete my 2004 album.  She really enjoys it though and will have more time after she graduates and finds a job.  Oh, and there's a small chance that we're going to be staying in Michigan.  It seems to make sense for now anyway.  Older auntie is going to get married in 2006, and we don't want to miss out on the wedding preparations and stuff.  Mommy's going to be a bridesmaid so it's not like we can just fly in from out-of-state and show up at the wedding and then fly back.  We feel like the actual wedding is only one part of the whole process.  Okie, enough speculation on where we're going to be.  Que cera, cera...

Update: 10/4/05 Mommy finally ordered some pictures from Winkflash:) and wanted to let you know that although the prices were excellent on her order,  she was disappointed in the quality of the paper that the pictures were printed on.  She may go back to printing from Clark since the pictures were good, and you have the choice of paying a little extra for the better quality photo paper.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Shh...  Mommy's studying</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 11 Dec 2004 10:29:07 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Her primates final is on Monday.  She tried out a new note-taking strategy, but it turns it out didn ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Her primates final is on Monday.  She tried out a new note-taking strategy, but it turns it out didn't work well.  So, she has to really study very hard.  She told me that if you have something that works, don't change what you've got going.  I guess she learned the hard way.  Later next week is her statistics final, and then she's all done!!!  Yay!  But for now, I have to be a good doggy and just support her as she crams her brain full of material.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>DeeDee the diplomat</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/13608</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 10 Dec 2004 16:14:51 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Nothing too exciting happened today besides Mommy being a little bit late for class, so I will regal ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Nothing too exciting happened today besides Mommy being a little bit late for class, so I will regale you will a tale.  Mommy's family thinks I'm so cute and smart and like this little story about me.  One time when Mommy was dating ex-daddy, she came home from up north where he lived.  When she came home, Granddad, Grandmom and Auntie were sitting on the couch watching the big, black box they call the TV.  Anyway, I hadn't seen them all weekend and greeted in and every one of them in a row.  They thought it was very diplomatic of me, which I suppose it was.  I mean, a dog's gotta keep up her relationships if she's gonna ever get table scraps from them in the future.  :)  Well, HI TO ALL MY NEW PUP PALS!!!  Mommy got up really early for some reason and hand selected new pups on dogster to be invited to be my Pup Pals.  She went back to bed and then woke up late.  Oh, maybe that's why she was late for school today.  Oops!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New super squeaky monkey!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/13420</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 9 Dec 2004 19:06:49 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy went to work and brought me back a super squeaky monkey and a spare... just in case I kill the ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy went to work and brought me back a super squeaky monkey and a spare... just in case I kill the second monkey really fast.  I don't like when Mommy works.  She works sort of late in the morning until evening.  It's dumb because she doesn't end up playing with me much.  She sleeps in and when she gets home, eats, goes on the computer and goes to sleep.  It's no fun!  I hope Mommy will get her real job soon and will hopefully work like 8 AM - 5 PM or something like that.  I think she's kind of thinking of what I'm going to do all day by herself while she's at work.  Wherever we end up, I think she may look into doggy daycare.  I hope that there is a good one with small dogs and super nice and understanding people.  There was only one place that Mommy was able to find in her area that worked well for me when she had to go away on a trip with everyone who would possibly be able to look after me.  It was just a small place with nice ladies who let me sleep in their bed while Mommy and her family and all the boyfriends went to Chicago.  It was really nice because they understood me and realized that I don't like big dogs or I don't like abrasive strangers.  Anyway, Mommy has to land a job before we can think about finding good doggy daycare.  So far, her job search hasn't been the greatest and Mommy has even expanded her search to include laboratory work, which is a far cry from wildlife conservation and work with the environment.  Oh well, I'm sure after finals, Mommy will kick it into high gear and really search hard for a good job.  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Oh great!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/13182</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 8 Dec 2004 11:29:16 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy just posted a ridiculously horrible picture of me!  And because dogster is being weird with th ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy just posted a ridiculously horrible picture of me!  And because dogster is being weird with the pictures, it's actually posted twice!!!  Maybe I can go back in and try to delete it.  I guess it doesn't look as bad as it originally did in the actual picture; she ended up cropping out her big thumb and whole lot of darkness.  Anyway, just for the record, it looks like I've got a snaggletooth, but I don't really.  Not that they aren't cool, but I don't sport one even though it kind of looks like I do.  Okay, Mommy is going to study, study, study since she has finals next week!  :)

Update: 12/8/04 I was able to successfully delete the second appearance of my horrible photo without deleting the bad photo itself.  Oh wait!  I guess I could've gone and deleted the ridiculous photo altogether, but I decided to let you all enjoy it.  See!  I am able to laugh at myself even knowing that others will be laughing at me too.  Call it a personal growth lesson.

Update: 12/25/04 Mommy took down this photo to put in a picture of me enjoying one of my Christmas gifts.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Search and destroy mission</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/13180</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 8 Dec 2004 11:12:17 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Attention all pets!  I would like to inform you that if the game, The Sims, ever infiltrates your ho ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Attention all pets!  I would like to inform you that if the game, <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://thesims.ea.com">The Sims</A>, ever infiltrates your house, you should seek it out and destroy it!  This game is so addictive and your humans will not pay attention to you and it is useless to try to rip them from the screen.  My plan is to somehow get that small, black box called the Playstation2 to open so I can paw, bite and scratch the game to death so it is unplayable.  Mommy didn't even actually play the game yesterday, she just watched older auntie play all day!  It was so boring!  She did do a few things though.  She managed to study a little and figure out how to order her diploma so it matches the ones that both of her sisters got.  hehe...  They all went to <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.umich.edu">The University of Michigan</A>, and they decided to get matching diplomas for granddad and grandmom.  They think they are so cute!  heh!  Nothing is cuter than me!  Nothing!  Um well, I suppose I am just bitter because although Mommy did throw my toys around and stuff, she continually went back to watch the agonizingly slow process of older auntie carry out a video game life.  Today is a new day and Mommy seems to be playing with me, giving me more treats and will actually study (or so she says).  Anyway, DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT allow The Sims to brainwash and take over your humans or you will regret it.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Poo tongue!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/12945</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 7 Dec 2004 11:11:36 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy says my tongue smells like poo.  This usually occurs after I give her kisses.  I wonder if she ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy says my tongue smells like poo.  This usually occurs after I give her kisses.  I wonder if she knows that my tongue smells like poo because I was just licking my butt.  Hmm, anyway...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sunday bloody Sunday</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/12733</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 6 Dec 2004 10:40:53 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy was worried last night when she brushed my teeth last night.  The toothbrush came out bloody.  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy was worried last night when she brushed my teeth last night.  The toothbrush came out bloody.  Mommy couldn't find any source of the blood, and I kept clamping my jaw shut so she couldn't look deep into my mouth.  Maybe I just had bleeding gums.  I have a feeling that Mommy will attempt to peek inside my mouth again when she gets home from school.  I hope we will also play when she gets home.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Warm bath</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/12656</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 5 Dec 2004 21:02:21 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy's so nice.  Even though I don't like baths, she makes it pretty good for me.  She gets the wat ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy's so nice.  Even though I don't like baths, she makes it pretty good for me.  She gets the water warm and puts a towel in the dryer and gets my bed all nice and warm for me with the <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.snugglesafe.co.uk">Snuggle Safe</A> heat disc, which she puts in the microwave.  I love the good shampoo too!  <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.dvmpharmaceuticals.com/display.html?c=5&fam=HyLyt%20%2Aefa%20Shampoo"> DVM Hylyt *efa</A>.  It smells good and makes me fur nice and shiny!  Mommy has definitely been taken over by <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://thesims.ea.com">The Sims</A> Bustin' Out.  I still haven't figured out how addiction is created, but I'm working on it.  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Interesting!  A real life!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/12445</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 4 Dec 2004 13:09:20 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Ho ho hum!  It's been a lazy day.  Mommy played The Sims Bustin' Out all morning, and then has been  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Ho ho hum!  It's been a lazy day.  Mommy played <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://thesims.ea.com">The Sims</A> Bustin' Out all morning, and then has been doing doggy research.  Like a good chiquita, I've been napping on Mommy's lap.  I was even sort of dreamy with older auntie's best friend.  I was just warming up to her when she had to leave.  It figures!  Anyway, Mommy is going to go to a work holiday party.  Lately, she's been doing more and more things that require her to leave the house.  What is she doing!?!  I guess she's trying to be more social and have a real life, but where does that leave me???  I would prefer she stay home and just play with me or carry out a video game life by playing The Sims.  That way I can sit on her lap all day.  Did you know that there is some kind of addictive nature about The Sims game?  I think Mommy is being taken over.  Hmm, maybe I should get my paws on that addictive whatever it is so Mommy gets addicted to me and lets me write tons of dogster diary entries and will play with me and just spoil me even more so.  Wow.  I better get working on figuring this all out.  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Auntie thinks of me fondly...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/12329</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 3 Dec 2004 18:32:41 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hello!
Mommy went to school for a little then came home and watched older auntie play The Sims Bust ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hello!
Mommy went to school for a little then came home and watched older auntie play <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.thesims.ea.com">The Sims</A> Bustin' Out.  Then she did dog research and then older auntie's best friend from childhood arrived.  She lives in Tennessee normally but is here in Michigan for work.  Shortly after, auntie's friend who is also friends with older auntie's best friend came over.  She smells like a dog; she has a nice Doberman named Merlot.  I've never met the dog in person, but she smells nice.  Mommy, older auntie's best friend, auntie's friend, older auntie, auntie and auntie's boyfriend went to go eat at <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.jalexanders.com">J. Alexander's</A>.  During dinner, auntie told Mommy that while she was at work, she was thinking of me and thinking of how I am such a cute little dog.  Everyone loves me!!!  Right now they are baking <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.pillsbury.com">Pillsbury</A> Sugar Free cookies, and Mommy's going to do more dog research coding.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sometimes Mommy's not very nice!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/12219</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 2 Dec 2004 19:29:25 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy went to work and came back home.  When she came back home, I was so happy and wiggling my litt ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy went to work and came back home.  When she came back home, I was so happy and wiggling my little butt because I was wagging my tail so hard!!!  She pet me a little bit and settled in, and then do you know what she did???  She held me down and squirted stuff up my nose!!!  I wiggled a lot so she needed to squirt the stuff a few times.  One time I moved and she dribbled the liquid right into my eye!!!  :_(  WAAH!  I don't know why she did this!  I was so happy to see her when she got home, but after she forced liquid up my nose, I ran away from her and sat in granddad's chair.  When he came back to sit down, I even laid onto of his lap instead of going to Mommy to have her hold me.  I didn't even beg for food from her when she was eating.  Auntie went to <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.lashish.com">La Shish</A> and brought home leftovers so Mommy ate that.  Mommy said it was really good, especially the pita bread and hummus.  Anyway, during dinner, Mommy was wondering where I was because I always beg whenever food is involved.  She didn't worry about it and enjoyed eating a meal without my sad eyes pleading for a niblet.  After she ate, she went to find me.  I was curled up on Mommy's bed.  To make up for squirting the stuff up my nose, Mommy fed me, gave me a bone and laid down with me.  I guess it wasn't all that bad after all since Mommy says that we can go meet other little chihuahuas at our meetups.  The liquid was a vaccine called Bordetella that makes it so I don't get kennel cough from other doggies.  Sheesh!  Though!  I think I might rather take the injectable rather than the up the nose version.  I'm pretty good at taking vaccines... not that I'd want to constantly be a pin cushion, but still...  Up the nose stuff stinks!!!  At least Mommy didn't give me a bath tonight.  She was thinking about it because she finally got some more good shampoo for me.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Rowdy in the house!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/12045</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 1 Dec 2004 18:58:30 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today was good because Mommy played with me a lot.  I love running around and growling while going a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today was good because Mommy played with me a lot.  I love running around and growling while going after the ball.  The other day, Mommy was kicking my plush fire hydrant and she accidentally kicked it too high in the air, and it hit and shattered a small, glass vase, which was holding a little bunch of dried flowers (kind of like baby's breath but not white and not as pretty).  Mommy had to clean up the glass so she put me upstairs.  I wasn't really happy, but it was okay.  At least Mommy puts the container with my food up high so I'm not tempted to try to break into it.  When Mommy first got the container, she put all my food in there.  The container is clear plastic with a white screw top that flips open with some force.  For some reason, Mommy didn't put my food up high, and I could see the little bits of kibble so I tried to get to them.  I was unsuccessful but left teeth marks all over the white plastic top so Mommy knew what I was trying to do.  From then on, Mommy put the food container high up so I wouldn't somehow just be able to get into all my food.  I bet I would eat it all at once if I ever was able to break into it!!!  That would be bad.  Mommy sometimes tells stories about dogs that the doctors treat at the vet clinic where she works.  One naughty Labrador puppy got into a big bag of food and ate like eight pounds worth of kibble in one sitting.  They had to make the puppy barf it all up.  Okay, I think that there has been enough storytelling for one night.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OOH OOH!!!  The night gets even better!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/11878</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 30 Nov 2004 21:00:18 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Check out the entry for my pup pal Ozzie.  He wrote the bestest poem for me ever! ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Check out the entry for my pup pal <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?i=47901&j=t">Ozzie</A>.  He wrote the bestest poem for me ever!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Chihuahua Meetup</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/11875</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 30 Nov 2004 20:54:54 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yay!  I just joined my area chihuahua meetup.  We're the Metro Detroit Chihuahua Meetup.  All dogs n ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yay!  I just joined my area chihuahua meetup.  We're the Metro Detroit Chihuahua Meetup.  All dogs need socialization.  Tell everyone that you know!!!

Update: 10/4/05 Changed the wording for this entry and removed link for the chihuahua meetup site and , since we ended up moving our group to a different site because meetup.com started charging a ridiculous monthly fee.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Oooh!  Freaky!  Double vision!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/11850</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 30 Nov 2004 18:17:15 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/11850</guid>
		<description>Dogster is doing some weird thing where it's making the newest picture I added appear twice!!!  At l ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dogster is doing some weird thing where it's making the newest picture I added appear twice!!!  At least, that's what it's doing on my computer!  Ooh!  Maybe they are adding in the functionality to be able to post more pictures!!!  They are obviously still in the development stages if this is true.  Anyways, just wanted to do a heartworm preventative check (for all of you who live in areas with heartworm).  I get my yummy pill on the 2nd of each month.  When do you get yours???]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Somebody turn up the heat!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/11811</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 30 Nov 2004 13:14:28 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It's cold in the house and even colder outside.  It's raining now, and Mommy's being boring and just ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's cold in the house and even colder outside.  It's raining now, and Mommy's being boring and just doing homework.  It's her last homework assignment of her undergraduate career.  It's exciting!  Well, not really, but we can all just pretend, can't we?  I guess Mommy's going to attend graduation even though she didn't initally want to go.  Yesterday her mommy told her that she wanted her to go to graduation so Mommy told my grandmom that she'd go.  It's a bummer for me because I'm sure they won't let a little doggy into Crisler Arena for the graduation ceremony.  :(  It's so not fair being a dog!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Ooh hoo hoo!  I'm tricky!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/11715</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 29 Nov 2004 17:55:01 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Just getting in an entry before the dogster update.  Today Mommy's been good and playing with me.  Y ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Just getting in an entry before the dogster update.  Today Mommy's been good and playing with me.  Yay!  My new thing is running around and playing with her, then disappearing to suddenly start chewing on my bone.  hehe!  It's funny because she's still running around a little until she notices that I've stopped playing!  hehe!  I'm so tricky!

Update: 11/29/04  Oops!  We're EST not PST so the update isn't until midnight our time.  :)  Oh well.  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>No! No! No!!!  I hate snow...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/11687</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 29 Nov 2004 15:18:23 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well, at least the sun was out for a little bit this morning.  Mommy even opened the shade for me to ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, at least the sun was out for a little bit this morning.  Mommy even opened the shade for me to let me enjoy the sunshine before she left for school this morning.  Actually, it was not that great since I hate when anyone touchs the shades.  Mommy tries to always pick me up and then fiddle with the blinds because I don't bark as much at them when I'm in Mommy's arms.  I still get agitated though.  If only Mommy knew why I hated the window coverings.  It's just one of my little doggy secrets -- kind of like why I sometimes hop on three legs instead of all four.

Anyway, the snow looked really gross, and Mommy told me that she had to walk around campus with an umbrella.  I guess the coat she had on didn't have a hood and the snow was really wet.  Hmm, does that actually make it qualify as sleet?  Yes, okay.  Well, it was snowing too.  Ummm...  When Mommy came home, I was so super duper happy to see her.  I'm glad my bladder wasn't full because I probably would've peed on her.  One time I peed on ex-ex daddy's daddy because I was really excited and really had to go pee.  (Hey, my bladder isn't really all that big!)  After I gave my mommy some good lickin's we played with my toys, and then auntie's boyfriend made nachos so they ate them.  Auntie's boyfriend dropped some of it and before Mommy could see what it was, I gobbled it up.  Mommy let it go, though, because they weren't eating anything that was really bad for me.

I want to thank my Pup Pal <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?i=80567&j=t">Paris</A> and her mommy for mentioning me in her latest diary entry.  Check out her dogster page.  She's been adding new information and all this good stuff.  :)

I also wanted to say HI to older auntie's fiancÃ© who is in Japan.  Older auntie told Mommy that her fiancÃ© checks my dogster page for updates on a regular basis.  HIHIHI!  Thanks for reading!!!

Update: 11/30/04 Changed fiancee to fiancÃ© since fiancÃ©e means woman who is engaged to be married and fiancÃ© means man who is engaged to be married.  Older auntie is going to marry a man, and I've actually be indicating that he is a she.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Save the trees!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/11600</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 29 Nov 2004 07:32:23 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy finally finished her paper and it took longer than 30 minutes to print.  We've got an old inkj ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy finally finished her paper and it took longer than 30 minutes to print.  We've got an old inkjet printer though so it's not like it was 100 pages long, more like a fifth of that.  Anyway, I'm sad because Mommy has to go to school, and I have spent all weekend inside.  It stinks!  And literally too!  I go pee pee on my pee pee pads, and the smell kind of lingers.  At least the sun is out today.  :)  After Mommy comes home from school, maybe we'll play.  Maybe we should also replant some trees to make up for all the pages she had to print for her paper.  If anyone needs any information on the primate species, the spectral tarsier (the one with the really big eyes... kinda like me, except I'm not a primate), ask Mommy or Sharon Gursky who conducted and wrote the majority of the research that Mommy cited in her paper.  :)  Have an excellent day all you doggies and humans!  Let's hope you don't have a "case of the Mondays."]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mommy says I smell like a hamster.</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/11463</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 28 Nov 2004 08:32:39 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I should be getting a bath today, but Mommy's going to be working on her paper all day and all night ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I should be getting a bath today, but Mommy's going to be working on her paper all day and all night.  WooHoo!  I'm sure my bath will be delayed for quite some time since Mommy has school this week.  She's almost all done though.  I wonder what we're going to do after she doesn't go to school anymore.  Until then, I'm content napping on Mommy's lap as she studies and stuff.  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Boring at home!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/11419</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 27 Nov 2004 21:04:43 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy just got back from ex-ex daddy's.  She had a blast.  There were some good people there.  Lots  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy just got back from ex-ex daddy's.  She had a blast.  There were some good people there.  Lots of karaoke and card playing, pizza and cookie eating and to finish it all off, an episode of The Tick.  I was super bored at home and really envy my Mommy.  She gets to go out of the house and have fun.  :(  I'm just a little doggy who is restricted to one room if Mommy's gone.  I hope we can have lots of fun after her big paper is turned in on Monday.  Okay well now that Mommy's home, I get to wake up just to go back to sleep again.  Good night.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Staying home.  :(</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/11368</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 27 Nov 2004 14:15:26 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy isn't taking me to ex-ex daddy's after all.  She doesn't want to have to pack up everything fo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy isn't taking me to ex-ex daddy's after all.  She doesn't want to have to pack up everything for me and have to worry about me barking and everything.  There will be people that I don't know, so really, it'll be their loss.  :(  I'm sad.  I hate when Mommy leaves.  Auntie and her were discussing her plans.  After I heard auntie ask Mommy if she was bringing me with her, I immediately turned on my cuteness, and I turned over onto my back and showed her my tummy.  I thought I'd throw in one last cuteness plea, just in case she wanted to change her mind.  It didn't work.  I could tell that I was pulling on Mommy's heartstrings though.  Auntie also thought it was really cute too.  I'm so smart.  I also am consistently using the pee pee pads.  It's going much better than last year when Mommy didn't always set aside time to have me go pee.  Actually, this year, I'm also using my pee pee pads on my own.  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Like a Princess Locked in a Tower</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/11333</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 27 Nov 2004 09:04:09 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy woke up this morning and went to have breakfast while she kept me in her room so I could go po ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy woke up this morning and went to have breakfast while she kept me in her room so I could go potty.  I went potty a couple times during the night on my pee pee pads, but she still wanted me to go to the bathroom.  I didn't end up making pees at first, but after she gave me my breakfast, I eventually made nice poops and pees.  No diarrhea whatsoever.  Mommy should feed me extra every day!!!  I liked it yesterday when I got a lotta food.  After I successfully pottied, I was able to run around the whole house.

Older auntie had to return <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://thesims.ea.com">The Sims Bustin' Out</A> to <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.blockbuster.com">Blockbuster</A>, and mommy has to really buckle down and write her paper anyway.  It's due on Monday, and she's supposed to visit ex-ex daddy tonight.  I think I'm coming along!!!  Yay!  Until then, I'm just going to fling my ball w/ bell around the house and chase it.  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Dog tired!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/11264</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 26 Nov 2004 18:36:44 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Woah!  Too many people at one time.  Having company is very overwhelming for me since I'm just a lit ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Woah!  Too many people at one time.  Having company is very overwhelming for me since I'm just a little doggy.  I really had a difficult time today.  I mostly barked my, "Intruder alert, intruder alert!" bark and tried to convince my Mommy that the guests were not to be trusted.  My Mommy tried tricking me into believing that everything was okay by feeding me bits of kibble, but I hadn't had much to eat and always really chomp down on whatever food is available, so I had a mouth full of kibble but  still tried the bark.  This task is not advised.  I ended up choking, and hacked up a bit of kibble.  It's a good thing I didn't require the Doggy Heimlich.  In any case, I did lots of barking in between the bits of kibble.  The kids were fun to eat kibble from, though, because they would often drop the bits before I had to put forth the effort to get the kibble from their hand.  When I did get the kibble from their hand, they giggled, smiled and enjoyed the contact that my cute pink tongue had with their small hands.

Mommy put me away because she said I was barking too much, but the littlest girl kept trying to go upstairs to see me.  I felt much adored but still on high alert, so my barking persisted.

It wasn't until after the meal that Mommy took me out again, and my barking still continued!  Older auntie's fiancÃ©'s dad thought I was the neatest little dog.  He was egging me on too by pretending to attack Mommy, so I howled and growled extra-hard to protect my Mommy.  Also, one time I was handed over to his wife and it was all lovey-dovey, happiness until I turned!  Suddenly, I started growling and showing my teeth, and she didn't know what to do so she gently, but very quickly, flung me into the lap of older auntie's fiancÃ©.  Sometimes I'm weird, and Mommy is ashamed of my behavior.  I guess I just don't like strangers much.  After many hours, one or two of them might be okay, but that is a priviledge I bestow only upon the special individuals.

I think I was able to get just a little less than 1/2 cup of kibble, a tiny piece of pie crust and a small piece of cheese.  That is so much more than usual.  Usually, I get about a total of 1/3 of cup of kibble a day.  My colon is really housing a big load tonight.  Mommy's hoping the pee pee pads are big enough to adequately catch my poop.  I'm sure it'll be fine.  The only time that Mommy could identify why I had diarrhea, I ate a whole bowl of wasabi peas.  The other times, well, I musta just had a bad tummy because I couldn't even hold it until we went out to potty.  It was actually a "funny," well not so funny for me, story.  Back when I used to live with Mommy and ex-ex daddy, he didn't like trying to sleep with a little doggy trying to climb all over him when he slept, so I spent most of the night in my kennel.  One night, I was whining a lot, and Mommy and ex-ex daddy thought I was just being a baby because sometimes I just didn't want to be all alone kenneled up by myself.  Anyway, they continued to try to sleep, and I continued to whine until "phhhhhbbblt!, phhhbbbblt!, phhblt!"  I couldn't hold it any longer and blasted diarrhea all over the kennel.  Mommy and ex-ex daddy felt so bad and cleaned me and the kennel bed up.  I had to spend the night in the bathroom covered with newspapers because I kept having some diarrhea.  Mommy didn't know why I had such bad diarrhea, but she gave me the chalky medicine, that I like, to calm my tummy down.

I hope you liked the tales of diarrhea.  I hope all you doggies had a great, safe and diarrhea-free holiday.  :)

Update: 11/30/04 Changed fiancee to fiancÃ© since fiancÃ©e means woman who is engaged to be married and fiancÃ© means man who is engaged to be married.  Older auntie is going to marry a man, and I've actually be indicating that he is a she.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>It's more like Thanksgiving today!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/11201</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 26 Nov 2004 10:09:17 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy and the humans have been running around the house like chickens with their heads cut off.  Coo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy and the humans have been running around the house like chickens with their heads cut off.  Cooking, more cleaning and Mommy went shopping for some last minute things and for some holiday deals at the mall.  Older auntie's fiancÃ© and his relatives should be here any moment.  I hope I behave myself so I won't have to spend the whole night in Mommy's room.  Mommy's got it planned out though.  I only had a very light breakfast, and hopefully I'll keep quiet long enough for people to feed me bits of my kibble.

P.S.  Mommy was accidentally up all last night playing <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://thesims.ea.com/index_flash.php">The Sims Bustin' Out</A>.  She didn't realize it, but when she finally went to sleep, it was a quarter after five in the morning!!!  Some people were up and shopping by that time!!!  As always, I'm a good dog and I just cozied up on the blankets on the couch by Mommy.

Update: 11/30/04 Changed finacee to fiancÃ© since I spelled it wrong in the first place and since fiancÃ©e means woman who is engaged to be married and fiancÃ© means man who is engaged to be married.  Older auntie is going to marry a man, and I've actually be indicating that he is a she.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Aloha!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/11052</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 25 Nov 2004 07:22:11 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy changed my primary photo because we both wish that we were in Hawaii instead of Michigan right ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy changed my primary photo because we both wish that we were in Hawaii instead of Michigan right now.  There is that cold, frozen wet stuff all on the ground outside.  I've been a good doggy and have been using my pee pee pads.  :)

The humans of the household have been going crazy.  They are cleaning.  I guess this is in preparation for tomorrow.  I know today is Thanksgiving, but we're not making turkey or all that jazz.  The humans had their turkey dinner last week.  Auntie's boyfriend's work gave him a turkey, and grandmom's work gives her a turkey after Thanksgiving so everyone, well everyone but me, voted to forgo the turkey dinner tonight.  I would've loved turkey, but Mommy would try not to have people give me any anyways.  Sometimes she's so mean.  Like last night, she was playing this thing called the Playstation 2 with older auntie.  She was playing a game called <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://hitandrungame.com/">The  Simpson's Hit and Run</A>.  It just seemed like the same thing over and over again, and I kept trying to get her attention, but she just kept playing her stupid video game.  I showed her that I was the better animal by quietly going upstairs, using the pee pee pads and napping.  She should've been writing her paper or playing with me instead.  Oh well, I still don't have the human mind control thing down yet.  I'll have to work on that one.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Yes, it really is snowing!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/10964</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 24 Nov 2004 13:04:55 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Okay, I finally got outta Mommy's room, and it's really snowing.  It's hitting the house and making  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Okay, I finally got outta Mommy's room, and it's really snowing.  It's hitting the house and making "pinging/pinkling" noises on the windows.  I guess it's the end of going potty outside for a while, well...  Unless it gets warm again, which it will because it's Michigan, and the weather here is really loopy.  It'll be like winter today and summer the next day, then there will be a tornado, and a tiny earthquake and the volcanoes will all erupt...  Oh wait, we don't have volcanoes.  Well, anyway!  IT'S SNOWING!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>It's snowing... well, sort of!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/10938</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 24 Nov 2004 09:31:24 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It was raining today, and then it started to freezing rain.  I think there is also some snowing goin ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It was raining today, and then it started to freezing rain.  I think there is also some snowing going on.  I don't care though.  I'm hiding from it all by snuggling under the covers on Mommy's bed.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm Picked Today!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/10924</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 24 Nov 2004 07:30:47 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy showed me that I'm one of the Today's Picks.  This is new.  :)  I think it's because last nigh ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy showed me that I'm one of the Today's Picks.  This is new.  :)  I think it's because last night I was looking at a bunch of cute widdle chihuahuas, just like me, and invited them to be Pup Pals.  I wonder if the computer picks the Today's Picks and Dog of the Day or if the people at dogster do that.  In any case, I've got a whole bunch more of cute chihuahua Pup Pals.  By the way, Mommy is feeling better but has to write a big paper.  It's raining outside anyways so it's not like we were going to go outside to play, but it's nice when Mommy and I can relax together.

Mommy said that I have to be on my best behavior on Friday.  A bunch of older auntie's fiancÃ©'s relatives are going to be coming over, and some of them are young children.  I used to live with a young child and used to be good with them, but I think I've forgotten how to deal with those little fast moving humans.  I overheard Mommy saying to older auntie that she's not going to feed me on Friday.  :(  Instead, she's going to have the people feed me my kibble, like treats.  She's worried that I'd get fat if I got to eat my normal meals plus a whole bunch of treats from the guests.  :(  What's a couple ounces???  It's not a big deal!  Maybe if I put on my best puppy dog eyes, people will give me table scraps.  Mommy always tells them not to though.  :(

Update: 11/30/04 Changed fiancee to fiancÃ© since fiancÃ©e means woman who is engaged to be married and fiancÃ© means man who is engaged to be married.  Older auntie is going to marry a man, and I've actually be indicating that he is a she.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hello.  My name is Miss Pasty Poo Butt.</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/10828</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 23 Nov 2004 12:21:50 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Good afternoon!
Mommy has been feeling sick so we've been sleeping ALL DAY!  It has been so boring, ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Good afternoon!
Mommy has been feeling sick so we've been sleeping ALL DAY!  It has been so boring, and I haven't gone outside since Sunday night.  I've been a good girl and used the pee pee pads.  Once we finally got up about an hour ago, Mommy took me outside, and I did my business.  Peed and pooped.  My poop was kind of yucky at the end.  After we came inside, Mommy lifted my tail to see if there were any stray poo flecks.  She insists on wiping my butt if there are any.  Otherwise, I wipe them off onto the carpet by scooting my butt across the floor.  I think that the carpet is an effective form of toliet paper.  Well anyway, today Mommy lifted my tail, gasped and screamed aloud in horror.  The underside of my tail as well as my entire bum was slathered with pasty, runny poo.  I underwent a few wiping sessions until my bottom was sufficiently clean.  I'm just glad that Mommy didn't give me an all out bath.  I think she might have if she was feeling a little better.  It's actually kind of good that she's not feeling all that great.  She's not as vigilant, and I was able to eat some of the kitty food.  Yum!  Okay, Mommy's gotta eat something otherwise she'll faint.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>It's chilly outside!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/10641</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 22 Nov 2004 10:08:33 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy is at school, and I'm napping, all bundled up nice and warm on her bed at home.  I had to go p ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy is at school, and I'm napping, all bundled up nice and warm on her bed at home.  I had to go potty this morning, but Mommy wouldn't wake up, so I went on my pee pee pad.  After I ate breakfast, and Mommy was taking a shower, I also made poops on my pee pee pad.  I'm a good doggy.  I'm kind of glad I didn't have to go outside to go potty today because it's cold.  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Phew!  What a day!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/10568</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 21 Nov 2004 20:06:26 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy went to do puppy research this morning and I stayed home with ex-ex daddy.  She wasn't gone ve ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy went to do puppy research this morning and I stayed home with ex-ex daddy.  She wasn't gone very long, but I was glad when she returned.  Ex-ex daddy was making big noises with this funny shaped dark thing which was plugged into a medium sized dark loud box.  He calls this his bass guitar.  I stayed downstairs when he played with the bass.

Mommy and ex-ex daddy hung out for a bit, and left so they could eat their midday meal.  It's really not fair.  How come I don't get to eat 3 meals a day.  :_(  I think I love food more than both of them combined!!!  Anyway, they were out for a bit.  Mommy told me that ex-ex daddy was trying to find some green tea ice cream.  They turned up empty-handed after visiting the asian market, but went to <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.meijer.com">Meijer</A> to just check and see if they happened to have it.  I think this was just a ploy of Mommy's so she could buy more of those <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.pillsbury.com">Pillsbury</A> Sugar-Free Cookies.  Then they went to <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.bestbuy.com">Best Buy</A> and got <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.konami.com/karaoke3/">Karaoke Revolution 3</A>.  When they got home, Mommy took me outside to go potty while the oven pre-heated, made the cookies and played Karaoke Revolution all evening!Mommy and ex-ex daddy sung duets and Mommy kicked butt on a few songs.  After that, Mommy and I went home.  And guess what!?!  Mommy got an A, a solid A, on her Statistics exam!!!  Yay Mommy!  I'm so proud of her.  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Change of Plans</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/10445</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 20 Nov 2004 21:10:04 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>About to go to sleep.  Today didn't turn out to be how it was supposed to go.  Auntie didn't want to ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ About to go to sleep.  Today didn't turn out to be how it was supposed to go.  Auntie didn't want to scrapbook for the whole day, so Mommy decided that maybe they could drive separately.  And if they drove separately, Mommy thought that it would be good if she could maybe stay at ex-ex daddy's so she wouldn't have to drive back into the Ann Arbor area to film puppies for dog research.  Anyway, she called up ex-ex daddy and said that it was fine so Mommy took me (yay! I got to go along!) to ex-ex daddy's, and then they left!  I didn't get it at first, but then I realized that usually Mommy eats during the middle of the day so that's what they must have done.

Anyway, after they got back from eating, Mommy left!  It was kind of confusing and sad since I love spending time with Mommy the most.  Apparently Mommy went scrapbooking.  While Mommy was scrapbooking (auntie didn't end up going, by the way), I got to cuddle with ex-ex daddy, which is something that I miss.  He's got a real warm body, and I like laying on him.  I napped while he watched Angel, it's a spin-off show from Buffy the Vampire Slayer.  I know this because I occasionally lifted my eyelid to see what was going on.

Later, I got to go outside and go pee.  Eventually Mommy got home and took me outside with ex-ex daddy (he still hadn't gone to sleep!) and fed me my dinner!!!  Finally!!!  I kept waiting to see if someone was going to give me food, but Mommy didn't tell ex-ex daddy to give me anything so I had to wait until Mommy got home to eat.  After that meal, I let out a nice burp.  Mommy tells me that she had a good meal today too.  She ate lunch at a place called <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.rubytuesday.com">Ruby Tuesday</A>.  That's a weird name for a food place.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mommy and auntie are going to go scrapbooking</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/10364</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 20 Nov 2004 07:22:44 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I guess Mommy and auntie are going to leave me home all by myself so they can go scrapbook.  Mommy's ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I guess Mommy and auntie are going to leave me home all by myself so they can go scrapbook.  Mommy's co-worker at the vet clinic is a <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.creativememories.com">Creative Memories</A> consultant, and Mommy loves scrapbooking (especially about me) so she got auntie to join in the fun too.  Mommy needs to get my photos developed before she starts working on my 2004 album.  So far, she's found out that  snapfish is inexpensive, but the prints are not all that great.  She doesn't understand why the photos are flimsy even with Kodak paper.  I think she's going to try <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.winkflash.com">WinkFlash.com</A> next.  :)  Okay, I better get ready for an exciting day filled with a whole lot of nothing.  It's not fair how they get to go and do all these fun things without me.  :(

Update: 10/4/05 Mommy finally ordered some pictures from Winkflash:) and wanted to let you know that although the prices were excellent on her order, she was disappointed in the quality of the paper that the pictures were printed on. She may go back to printing from Clark since the pictures were good, and you have the choice of paying a little extra for the better quality photo paper.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Reorganizing...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/10313</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 19 Nov 2004 18:54:01 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Tonight after dinner, Mommy just starting moving all these things in her room.  She got out that hor ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Tonight after dinner, Mommy just starting moving all these things in her room.  She got out that horrible vacuum cleaner, but held me when vacuuming.  I don't get crazy when Mommy's holding me close and vacuuming for some reason.  It's only when I'm not with Mommy that I try to attack the vacuum when it's going.  So, the end result of all the mania is a room with more space.  I guess that's good.  I think Mommy was worrying because that might mean that I have more potential carpet area to go potty on.  I think her concerns are founded because I probably will, in fact, have an accident one of these days.  It's all a matter of just when.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Auntie's e-mail to Mommy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/10276</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 19 Nov 2004 14:13:01 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi hi!
Today Mommy went to school and afterward met with this nice lady with three dogs to discuss  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi hi!
Today Mommy went to school and afterward met with this nice lady with three dogs to discuss dog research stuff.  When Mommy was away, auntie took me outside, and I didn't go pee.  Auntie even wrote Mommy an e-mail to tell her.  I've copied the relevant part of the e-mail below:

"Well, I just wanted to write to let you know that I took Miss DeeDee out but you know, all she wanted to do was play with the pinecones!!!  I tried to take her for a walk, but she was much too interested in the pinecones.  I simulated the pee position, made pee noises, yelled PeePee, DeeDee, but alas, no pee.  Well, we kicked around the cones and came in so I had to leave her in your room in case she peed.  I must be too intimidating or something...   See you home!! ;)"

Auntie is really silly.  I bet the neighbors think she is crazy.  heh heh heh!  Just as I planned!!!  j/k]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Bad photo</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/10173</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 18 Nov 2004 20:01:07 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy is procrastinating.  She doesn't want to add the last two paragraphs to her paper, so she deci ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy is procrastinating.  She doesn't want to add the last two paragraphs to her paper, so she decided to fix up/crop/etc. a photo of mine and post it.  I hate when the camera just catches you at a bad moment.  The one she just put up is of me yawning!  Doesn't my jaw look like it's detached?  I'm like one of those snakes that unhinge their jaw to eat prey that's larger than the actual opening of their regular mouth with the jaw attached.  Um, okay.  Mommy is going to resume working on her paper.  :)  Night!

Update: 11/28/04 Mommy finally took down the bad photo.  Maybe that's why I wasn't getting good paw ratings.  If you wanted to see it, send me a message.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mmmmmm...  Cookies....  *drool</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/10166</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 18 Nov 2004 18:53:47 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy and auntie came back from Ann Arbor where Mommy took her exam.  They also went to Meijer where ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy and auntie came back from Ann Arbor where Mommy took her exam.  They also went to <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.meijer.com">Meijer</A> where they had the friendliest cashier ever.  Anyway, almost out of thin air,  they made cookies.  Mommy and auntie gave the approval for the Ready To Bake <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.pillsbury.com">Pillsbury</A> Sugar-Free chocolate chip cookies!  They looked so very yummy, but Mommy wouldn't let me have any.  :(  I was sad, but the sadness didn't last long because Mommy fed me dinner.

Hmm, Mommy should make a list of approved sugar free foods.  She drastically reduced her sugar intake last year because she wanted to help prevent further cavities.  Her family's teeth are very prone to rotting.  I'm glad I, so far, don't have any cavities or teeth problems.  Well, actually, I did have to have my baby teeth (my incisors) pulled when I got spayed because they hadn't fallen out yet, and I had double the number of incisors.  Well, I've gotten off topic, and Mommy needs the computer so I'm going to go now.  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Waah!  The imperfection!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/10083</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 18 Nov 2004 06:38:11 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I keep getting more votes for less paws.  5 out of 5 is the only acceptable rating for me.  Maybe it ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I keep getting more votes for less paws.  5 out of 5 is the only acceptable rating for me.  Maybe it is the photo iPod thing.  I guess it waaas sort of advertisy.  :|  Okay.  I won't keep trying to put it at the top of my diary entries.  Thanks to <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?i=47901&j=t">Ozzie</A> for mentioning me in one of his diary entries.  You should check out his page.  He's a good writer and gets to snuggle with good looking people.  I wonder if his human daddy is a super model.  He looks like one of those models for men's cologne.  See for yourself.

Mommy's got an exam today, but she's not too worried for some reason.  She better start studying though.  Lately, she's just too busy trying to write all her little papers.  Okay, I'm going to sulk the rest of the day.  Maybe that will magically increase my paw rating.  :\  Or not.  Hrrmph!  Maybe I'm just in a bad mood because the ball w/ bell went behind the piano, and Mommy hasn't retrieved it for me because she has to move the TV in order to do so.

Update: 11/20/04  Just wanted to mention that maybe the person Ozzie was snuggling with wasn't his daddy.  I didn't make changes to the actual entry though.

Update: 12/2/04  Just wanted to mention that the person that Ozzie is snuggling up to is his daddy.  He even says so in his diary entry for today's date.  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>&lt;B&gt;~*~*Want to get a FREE PHOTO IPOD???*~*~&lt;/B&gt;</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/9977</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 17 Nov 2004 11:29:05 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/9977</guid>
		<description>I wanted to let everyone in dogster land know that there is this sweet promotion where they are givi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I wanted to let everyone in dogster land know that there is this sweet promotion where they are giving away <B><I>free photo ipods</I></B>!!!  You want one???  Sign-up at <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.freephotoiPods.com/?r=11701175">http://www.freephotoiPods.com/?r=11701175</A>, complete an offer and get friends to do the same. It's legit. Even CNN.com and Wired magazine says so.  Please, please, please use the link I posted so we get credit for referring you.  Thanks much!  Older auntie is going to try to get one for my future uncle in-law for Christmas.

What's that?  You thought it was for me?  Nawww, I don't have any use for a photo iPod.  I'm just a little doggy.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Play Time!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/9974</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 17 Nov 2004 11:20:07 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy's being fun.  She broke out the ball w/ bell and has been, *ah chew *ah chew *ah chew *ah chew ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy's being fun.  She broke out the ball w/ bell and has been, *ah chew *ah chew *ah chew *ah chew, excuse me, has been playing with me.  :)  It's so fun!  Outside, Mommy even kicked around a pinecone.  I'm glad that today is a bit warmer than it has been.  Mommy was scared because she saw mosquitos outside, and mosquitos carry heartworm and really make her itch if they get her!  The bites really swell up a lot.  We don't like mosquitos.

It was a nice short day for Mommy at school, which was good for me because now she's home playing.  On her way home from school, Mommy called my ex-daddy to talk.  They had a good conversation.  They've been trying to be okay with just be friends for a while now, and I hope it keeps working.  I mean, Mommy's ex-ex boyfriend and her are really pretty good friends now.  I hope she can remain friends with her most recent ex too.  He's nice.  Actually, all the people that Mommy are friends with are nice.  Okay, I'm going to look cute some more so Mommy will play and roughhouse with me for a bit longer.

P.S.  :(  I'm no longer Pawpular and only have 4 paws out of 5 instead of 5 out of 5.  :(  I guess I will have to try a little bit harder to have a magnificent dogster page.  Mommy's quite the perfectionist, and it rubs off on me as well.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Puppia!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/9881</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 16 Nov 2004 18:05:50 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy and auntie went shopping so they left me all alone.  When they came back, Mommy and auntie had ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy and auntie went shopping so they left me all alone.  When they came back, Mommy and auntie had shopping bags.  Auntie is starting her new job tomorrow and got some dress clothes.  Mommy also bought a jacket type thing which was dressy but was too high quality and too good a deal to pass up.  Anyway, Mommy told me that there were cute doggy clothes at <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.marshallfields.com">Marshall Field's</A>.  I guess Marshall Field's is a store.  Thank goodness Mommy didn't buy me anything.  I hate most clothes, well, okay, I hate clothes that have to go over my head, and Mommy said that the cutest one was that kind.  The specific brand of doggy clothing was <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.puppiaworld.com">PuppiaWorld.com</A>, and is actually cheaper, even with the shipping cost, on their website than at Marshall Field's.  Mommy says that the store really marks up the price a lot.  After Mommy graduates, she'll start sewing again and will make me cute shirts that don't have to go over my head.  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Ack! Dogster was wacky!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/9817</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 16 Nov 2004 09:30:03 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Afternoon to everyone!
For some reason, dogster wasn't letting me enter my diary entry, but I think ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Afternoon to everyone!
For some reason, dogster wasn't letting me enter my diary entry, but I think it's all better so here's what I was going to write.

I'm such a good doggy because I remind granddaddy when there is food around.  A few weeks ago, there was a bowl of popcorn that auntie set by granddad so he could eat some, but he didn't realize that it was there.  I let him know it was there by grring and staring up at him.  He said, "I don't have any food," but I knew better and persisted until he realized that there actually was food.  This morning, auntie made him a waffle and he forgot about it, but I reminded him that he had food to eat by again sitting by him and staring up at him, grring occasionally.  Again, he was wondering what I was doing because he didn't think that he had any food.  Eventually, he was like, "Oh.  I have to eat my waffle.  Haha!  DeeDee knows when I have food."  Yes, I am a dutiful dog.  :)  Sometimes I get rewarded for it, too, by getting food scraps.  Mommy says I'm getting fat, so she has decreased the amount of kibble I get when I have breakfast and dinner.  :(  What a party pooper!  Doesn't she know that food is one of my all time favorite things?  Hmm, I guess I'll have to resort to turning on the charms to get more food scraps from granddaddy.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Crazy doggy!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/9694</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 15 Nov 2004 06:37:27 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>My playtime arch enemy, Mommy's hand, was hypering me up into a frenzy so I went zooming, zooming, z ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My playtime arch enemy, Mommy's hand, was hypering me up into a frenzy so I went zooming, zooming, zooming across the dining room, living room and foyer.  Then Mommy fed me.  Good times!  Good times!

Oh yeah, and Mommy found that I successfully ripped into super-squeaky monkey's hand, so I think she's going to buy more a whole lot more of those toys!!!  Yippie!  I should destroy my toys more often.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mommy's going to the library</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/9561</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 14 Nov 2004 08:22:03 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hola!  Today's been a lazy day.  Mommy slept in a little bit, and I kept trying to get her up.  I wa ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hola!  Today's been a lazy day.  Mommy slept in a little bit, and I kept trying to get her up.  I was grring, softly woofing, pawing at her, jumping on and off the bed, etc...  She didn't get up for like half an hour.  When I finally gave up, she got up.  I think she did that on purpose.

Outside this morning, I pooed, but the frozen grass was so cold on my tiny feeties that I finished my business while standing on the pavement with my butt over the grass.  Last year for Christmas, Mommy bought me <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.muttluks.com">Muttluks</A> boots, but I didn't like them and wouldn't even let Mommy put all four of the shoes on.  I think they were too big and stiff for my petite little feet anyway.  Anyway, that's when Mommy discovered, through trial-and-error, how to make me go potty on the pee pee pads in the winter, once it got below freezing out.  Hopefully we'll be moving somewhere warm once Mommy graduates and gets starts her career.  That way, I won't have to suffer through the harsh winter... and neither will Mommy.  We'll have to see though.

Mommy's been doing doggy research coding, and I've been basking in what warmth the sunshine provides and napping.  Later, she's going to the library to study since she says that sometimes there are too many distractions at home.  I think she means, including me!!!  How can that be?  :(  Woe is me.  Auntie said that she'd take me on a walk though.  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>At 999 views!  Incredibles!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/9523</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 13 Nov 2004 20:29:33 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Heellooo!
I'm almost at more than 1000 views on dogster!  So exciting!  This past week, Mommy was r ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Heellooo!
I'm almost at more than 1000 views on dogster!  So exciting!  This past week, Mommy was really busy and didn't even let me update my diary as much.  Tonight, Mommy left me home to go watch The Incredibles with one of her friends from high school.  Mommy said it was great.  :)  Too bad I wasn't there with her warming her lap like I usually do when she's staring at any kind of screen.  She's doing doggy coding so I will be able to do so right now.  Night all you doggy-woggies.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>There's a man on the roof!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/9436</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 13 Nov 2004 08:20:09 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy and auntie went to the store and left me all by myself in my room.  When they got back, there  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy and auntie went to the store and left me all by myself in my room.  When they got back, there was a man on the roof.  He's supposedly doing an estimate.  Anyway, he better get off my roof and stop ringing the doorbell!!!  Grrr...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Pee pee pads are friends</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/9386</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 12 Nov 2004 17:32:16 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Nothing too special happened today.  Mommy was really busy this morning.  She woke up early to bake  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Nothing too special happened today.  Mommy was really busy this morning.  She woke up early to bake cookies for class and to finish up her paper so she left me in her room.  I needed to pee so I used one of my pee pee pads.  Before she was going to take a shower, she came in to check on me and was happy that I used the pee pee pad.  So, Mommy fed me.  Recently, she's been feeding me using my <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.kongcompany.com">Kong</A>, and I have to get the kibble out in order to eat it.  Mommy left for a little to shower and stuff, and I needed to go poop.  I went poop on one puppy pad and decided to pee a little more too so I went on the other pee pee pad.  I think we both have the hang of things.  She puts two pee pee pads down for me--one on each end of the room.  For the winter, I'll try to be good and use the pee pee pads like I did this morning.  Mommy was really proud of me.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Midnight snack</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/9274</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 11 Nov 2004 21:30:45 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy was working on her part of her group presentation that she has to give tomorrow so I went down ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy was working on her part of her group presentation that she has to give tomorrow so I went downstairs to see what was going on since Mommy was being boring.  Downstairs auntie's boyfriend was home from work and munching, so I stared and stared and stared and gave him my best puppy dog eyes, "I'm starving!!!" look, and he gave me something to eat!  Yummy!  I was happy so I grabbed super squeaky monkey and ran back upstairs to cuddle with Mommy.  In no less than two seconds back in the presence of Mommy, I let out a nice burp.  Oops!  I guess I ended up tattling on auntie's boyfriend!  Hehe, I suppose I always burp after eating something good.  Next time, I'll have to remember to burp before I go back to Mommy so she won't know that someone snuck me extra food.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Those evil, ominous looking...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/9118</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 10 Nov 2004 19:32:06 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy came home from school and took me to go potty.  I started barking at these big, dark objects o ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy came home from school and took me to go potty.  I started barking at these big, dark objects on the ground.  They could've been really dangerous, and I was letting her know of the potential danger.  Instead of heeding my warning, do you know what Mommy did?  She marched right up to them and put her tennis shoe on one, kind of nudging it.  I really didn't understand.  I think Mommy was maybe trying to let me know that these things weren't dangerous, but I wasn't going to let my guard down.  I kept my distance and only stopped barking to make poops.  After we were on our way, I think Mommy said, "Jeez DeeDee, they're just lawn bags filled with leaves."  What are "lawn bags"???  I better keep a good eye out for those things again.  Next time, those "lawn bags" might decide to attack Mommy, and I must protect her.  All you pups out there, beware of those evil, ominous looking lawn bags!!!  Protect your humans, and if they tell you that it's okay, don't listen.  It must be some kind of mind control that the "lawn bags" have over humans.  You have your orders, now do your duty!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Is it hot in here?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/9068</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 10 Nov 2004 14:15:55 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy is still at school, but auntie is going to take me outside to go potty.  I miss my Mommy thoug ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy is still at school, but auntie is going to take me outside to go potty.  I miss my Mommy though!  I overheard Grandmom talking on the phone with Mommy, and I guess her temperature was 0.1 degrees too high to donate blood.  :(  No helping out other people for Mommy today.  I hope she's not getting sick.  That'd be bad.  I mean, I need my Mommy to take care of me and play with me, etc.  Anyway, I will continue napping until Mommy returns.  Zzzz...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>That Darn Cat</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/9013</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 10 Nov 2004 06:41:13 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Morning!  The sun is out, but it's still kinda cold.  Mommy had a really good breakfast... chicken,  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Morning!  The sun is out, but it's still kinda cold.  Mommy had a really good breakfast... chicken, potatoes, bread...  Mmm...  I was doing my usual begging when the cat jumped onto the table.  Mind you, it wasn't the dinner or dining table, but she was all up there being so sassy, and she was begging for chicken.  Mommy, of course, didn't give any to her, but she didn't even make her get off the table!  My goodness!  They say that the cat is learning from me, but I've never jumped onto the table to beg.  I know better.  Oh well.  I cannot control everything at all times.

P.S.  Mommy was eating such a good, big breakfast and drinking lots of water because she's donating blood today for the <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.redcross.org">Red Cross</A>.  Everyone capable should really do it.  Just think, if you needed the blood and it wasn't there.  Don't you think should donate blood to help others and possibly even yourself?  Okay, I'm gonna get off my soapbox and nap in the sun.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>chimpster!?!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/8968</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 9 Nov 2004 19:31:26 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy thought it'd be entertaining to put the picture of the chimpanzee who threw the rock on Sunday ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy thought it'd be entertaining to put the picture of the chimpanzee who threw the rock on Sunday.  Doesn't she know that this is DOGSTER, not CHIMPSTER!?!  Anyway, Mommy helped me edit the photo and add text.  She mainly helped me drag and click the mouse--being such a small dog does not generally enable me to carry out such a task by myself.

So, the male chimpanzee was displaying and trying to "scare off" the Head of Conservation who was giving Mommy and her class the informal tour at the <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.detroitzoo.org">Detroit Zoo</A>.  The male chimp charged and threw a rock at him (Mommy was very nearby but taking pictures).  According to Mommy, his aim was very good and only missed the guy by a few inches.  Ex-ex daddy wrote about it in his blog.  You can go <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.jadeglaze.com/blog/">here</A> to read it and see yet another picture and "storytelling" of the incident.  Disclaimer: Ex-ex daddy uses his first amendent right of freedom of speech so be forewarned if you intend to browse the entire site.  :)

Now...  Something about me.  Mommy's ex-boyfriend used to say that I looked like an eggplant when I would mark.  I wouldn't really know this 1)because I never see myself when I mark, and 2) because I do not know what an eggplant is.  Anyway, I guess the reasoning behind it is that I lift of my hind legs when I mark so the end of my body curves slightly.  Maybe one day, Mommy will take a picture of it when I'm not wearing my <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.fidofleece.com">Fido Fleece</A> so you can actually see what I'm talking about, since I'm sure that you have no idea what I'm describing to you.  Until then, enjoy the photo of the chimp throwing a rock.

Alrighty.  Good night.

Update: 11/15/04 Heh heh!  I took down the picture of the chimp to replace it with a picture of ME.  Actually, I look a little fat in that picture.  Hmm, oh well.  You can send me a message if you are super-duper curious to see the picture of the chimp throwing a rock.  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Chasing my tail</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/8861</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 9 Nov 2004 06:34:37 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>This morning and yesterday morning I chased my tail.  Mommy thinks it's really funny.  I like when M ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This morning and yesterday morning I chased my tail.  Mommy thinks it's really funny.  I like when Mommy's happy.

Also this morning, I didn't want to go onto the grass because it was frozen.  Eventually Mommy got me onto the grass to quickly go potty.  Then I hopped off and walked into the street.  Mommy doesn't like when I go into the street.  I don't really see what the big deal is.  I guess that's why Mommy insists I'm always on leash when I'm not in a fenced in area.

Okay, Mommy's gotta do homework since she had a busy weekend and didn't really get to it then.  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Getting Stepped on Hurts</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/8793</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 8 Nov 2004 17:54:35 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today Mommy accidentally stepped on me.  She stepped on one of my front paws, and I let out a large  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today Mommy accidentally stepped on me.  She stepped on one of my front paws, and I let out a large yelp.  Afterwards, she looked at my paws and tried to see if anything hurt, but it was all okay.  It just hurt because of the weight of Mommy on my paw with her tennis shoes.  I know she still loves me though.  She bought me my very own bag of <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.naturapet.com">InnovaEVO</A> food today, but she'll still mixing it in with the <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.solidgoldhealth.com">Solid Gold</A> Wee Bits and regular Innova.  I've got some very important napping to do, so I'll check in with you later.  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Zoo fun without me.</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/8646</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 7 Nov 2004 18:45:58 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy and ex-ex daddy went to the zoo with her Primates class.  They said that it was fun, and that  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy and ex-ex daddy went to the zoo with her Primates class.  They said that it was fun, and that a chimpanzee even threw something at them.  Mommy even got pictures.  Everyone learned a lot about the primates at the <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.detroitzoo.org">Detroit Zoo</A>.  The Head of Conservation led them on an informal tour of the primate exhibits and was actually the one whom the chimpanzee threw the item at.  Mommy and ex-ex daddy just happened to be standing by the guy.  More about the zoo trip on a later diary entry, more about <B>me</B> now.

Mommy was showing ex-ex daddy my new trick (dancing), and I was so excited to get something to eat that I ended up turning around and falling.  They laughed at me, but I really didn't notice because I was fixated on the piece of kibble that was in Mommy's hand.  Later, Mommy was showing off her astronomy skills by pointing out the constellations that she learned, and some of my old rivals were out and about so I barked a lot at them.  We used to live with ex-ex daddy so I was visiting my old stomping grounds.  Anyway, I'll catch up with you dogsters later!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Soggy doggy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/8486</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 6 Nov 2004 18:37:12 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy just gave me a long overdue bath.  I was stinky, and ex-ex daddy doesn't like stinky doggies-- ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy just gave me a long overdue bath.  I was stinky, and ex-ex daddy doesn't like stinky doggies--well, neither does Mommy, Auntie or any of the rest of the family.  So, Mommy was scrapbooking a whole lot today.  She's almost finished scrapping her trip to Portland, Oregon to see Auntie when she was working at Intel.  Mommy and Auntie loved Portland.  I bet I would like it too, but I would like it even better if it were warmer... like California.  Okay.  Mommy and I are going to sleep pretty soon because we gotta wake up early tomorrow.  Mommy's lucky.  She gets to go look at monkeys.  Monkeys are funny.  Okay.  Night all!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>It's morning!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/8409</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 6 Nov 2004 05:04:57 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Older auntie is home.  Yippie!  She's holding her cat though and not petting me.  She's going to sle ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Older auntie is home.  Yippie!  She's holding her cat though and not petting me.  She's going to sleep then will scrapbook with Mommy later.  She just finished working for school at one of the area hospitals.  I'm hungry.  Mommy better get something to eat and then feed me.  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I love you.  Now give me food!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/8384</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 5 Nov 2004 20:25:47 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Sometimes I think people are just okay, but if they have food...  Now, that's another story!  Grandd ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Sometimes I think people are just okay, but if they have food...  Now, that's another story!  Granddad is the easiest target.  He likes how I come by him, but I really only go by him for the food.  I guess I am a "user."  Well, Mommy and I are going to go to bed so we can rest up to gear up for this weekend.  We're going to scrapbook tomorrow with older auntie, auntie and auntie's friend who smells like a dog.  Mommy loves <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.creativememories.com/">Creative Memories</A> scrapbooking products.  On Sunday, Mommy is going to take me to my ex-ex daddy's, and I guess they are going to the <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://detroitzoo.org">Detroit Zoo</A>.  Mommy's Primates professor is friends with the Curator of Mammals and the class is going on an unofficial field-trip to see some of the behind-the-scenes stuff at the primate exhibit.

Okay.  Time for bed.  Oooh.  Yummy doggy toothpaste, then warm bed and snuggle snuggle!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Two Eyes and a Nose</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/8269</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 5 Nov 2004 01:15:45 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy woke up really super early so she could complete her paper...  Yes, for real, she's going to g ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy woke up really super early so she could complete her paper...  Yes, for real, she's going to get it done today.  Well, she better because it's due in about six hours.

Anyway, she woke up and went potty and came back to her room & guess who was peeking out from under the piles of sheets and blankets???  Me.  Of course!  I was really turning on my cute doggy charms because I wanted her to come back to sleep and cuddle with me.  All that she could see was my cute dark eyes and little nose.  Oh, yes, I am too cute!

It didn't work though because Mommy is working on her paper, and actually I'm telepathically sending Mommy this diary entry from upstairs in the bedroom where I'm still cozy and warm under all the blankets.

See Mommy.  This is what you're missing--a warm, cozy bed with your favorite little doggy.  That's what happens when you procrastinate.

Okay, enough of the scolding.  Mommy knows that this paper should've been finished by now, and, oh wait.  If I'm making her type my diary, she's not working on her paper.  Hmm, okay.  End transmission.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Black Tuesday plus 2</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/8241</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 4 Nov 2004 19:14:42 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy was working all day and people kept asking what the date was so they could write out their che ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy was working all day and people kept asking what the date was so they could write out their checks.  The vet answered a couple times, Black Tuesday plus 2.  Most people could appreciate this rhetoric because well, I think a lot of people could agree that George Dubya Bush is just way too far to the left.  --pause.  You may wonder how such a little doggy with such a small brain could be pondering all these thoughts.  I answer that by saying that my mommy teaches me a lot, and I'm a smart baby.

Okay, I 'spose that is enough talk about politics.  On a lighter note, I peed on the rug because I thought auntie was going to take me out to go potty, but she didn't.  I guess she was going to bring me fresh water.  Ack!  Just what I needed, more water to fill my bladder even more!  Anyway, I know that it wasn't good that I peed inside, but I did pee on a small rug instead of right on the carpet.  I could've used my pee pee pad, but the pee pee pad is so far from the door, and I was kind of waiting for auntie to come back.

This morning I was a good girl though.  While Mommy was in the shower, I made poops right on the middle of my pee pee pad all by myself.  I could've made poo in the kitchen or in the hallway or on the stairs, but I was good and went up to Mommy's room, hunched over the pee pee pad and dropped my little doo doos on the disposable pad.  By the way, Mommy tried to use the washable, re-usable <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.poochpad.com/">Pooch Pads</A>, but I didn't really like them and would never use them.  That ruined the attempt at being more environmentally friendly.  Well, a girl's gotta be comfy in order to do her business, and it just didn't feel right to go on the Pooch Pad.  Oh well, maybe Mommy will try using that spray that helps with pee pee pad training to get me to learn that I'm supposed to go potty on the Pooch Pad.  We'll see.

Wow!  That was a lot of talking about excrement.  With that, I will relinquish my spot at the computer to my mommy so she can finish up her paper.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Oh lovely, it's raining! *sarcasm, sarcasm, sarcasm</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/8131</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 4 Nov 2004 05:44:38 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Morning all!  It's raining, it's pouring, the old man is snoring!  Mommy has to work today, and then ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Morning all!  It's raining, it's pouring, the old man is snoring!  Mommy has to work today, and then come home and finish her paper.  I feel like it's going to be a dull day.  Auntie may not even take me outside today since it's raining.  *sigh  I hate bad weather.

Well, Mommy thinks that I should start writing funny stories about myself since she feels my diary is becoming mundane and repetitive.

So...  Stories about poo are always funny.  :)

One day... Mommy took me to the park w/ her ex-ex-boyfriend, my ex-ex-daddy.  By the way, they are still good friends.  Isn't that wonderful!?!  Anyway, they brought and ate lunch and were going to hang out in the sun with me and read.  Well, Mommy's sister called her on her cell phone so Mommy started walking around the park and talking to her sister (older auntie).  This was fun since I could explore and sniff and mark, and explore, sniff and mark some more.  Mommy wasn't keeping a good eye on me, and I found a big, fresh pile of dog poop.  It smelled so good that I thought I would roll in it.  After a couple good rolls, Mommy noticed what I was doing, came over to discover me all smeared in dog poop.  She quickly ended her phone conversation, took me and my "then-daddy" home and gave me a good long bath.  I didn't appreciate her washing off all the good smelling poo, but everytime Mommy thinks about this story, she laughs so I suppose it's a good thing.  More laughter in the world is always good.  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Can I pee here???</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/8040</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 3 Nov 2004 14:36:42 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy thinks I should pee on Bush.  Oh, if only I could...  Mwaahh, ahh, ahh!!!  j/k  It's not ideal ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy thinks I should pee on Bush.  Oh, if only I could...  Mwaahh, ahh, ahh!!!  j/k  It's not ideal, for people like Mommy, but I guess he won.  I suppose regular people will have to pick up the slack and try to keep the peace, help out the environment, be educated and know how to pronounce "nuclear"...  Well, Mommy is going to work on her paper and do doggy research.  Hope everyone out there, including all you doggies do your best to help out the world.  The U.S.'s Prez sure isn't doin' it.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>So far, so bad.  Looks like it'll be Bush.</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/7974</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 3 Nov 2004 05:40:03 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy woke up and immediately went to see what the electoral votes were for each of the presidential ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy woke up and immediately went to see what the electoral votes were for each of the presidential candidates.  There are a few states where there is "not enough information" to tell, but it really looks like Bush will be the president, once again.  *sigh  Mommy took me out to go potty, and as I was doing my business, Mommy was walking with that slow gait that only prisoners have.  I feel bad for my Mommy, but I don't really know what the big deal is.  Life will go on, and to me, I really don't even know the difference.  I just hope Mommy doesn't stay bummed.  She needs to continue spoiling her little doggy.  Well, I think today is shot.  The initial disappointment is always quite difficult.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Who's it gonna be? Bush or Kerry???</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/7926</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 2 Nov 2004 18:36:59 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>The humans in the household, including Mommy have been in front of the big, black box for a good por ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The humans in the household, including Mommy have been in front of the big, black box for a good portion of the night now.  Looks like things are pretty close and will depend on swing states, like Michigan, so we won't have any conclusive answers tonight.  Looks like Mommy is going to try working on her school work again.  Borrrrrring!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mission Accomplished: Mommy, Granddaddy &amp; Auntie voted!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/7820</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 2 Nov 2004 08:55:36 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy came back from voting w/ Granddad and Auntie.  Older auntie is going to vote later tonight aft ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy came back from voting w/ Granddad and Auntie.  Older auntie is going to vote later tonight after working for school.  Somehow Grandmom used to be registered, but somehow isn't now.  Does anyone know why that is?  Was it because she didn't vote recently or is this a mistake?

Well, it's pretty yucky looking outside and Mommy is going to write a paper now, so it seems like nap time for now.

P.S.  Puggles are very cute!  If you look at Pug/Beagles or Beagles/Pugs on dogster, these doggies are cute and seem to be so gregarious --unlike, ahem, me.  Oh well.  I am who I am.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Election Day in the U.S.A!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/7788</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 2 Nov 2004 05:49:53 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Good morning!
Everyone go vote!  If you're not sure if you are registered, it's too late to registe ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Good morning!
Everyone go vote!  If you're not sure if you are registered, it's too late to register in Michigan and most states except Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Wisconsin and Wyoming, but you can check to see if maybe you are already registered by going to <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.sospublius.org"> www.sospublius.org</A>.  This site is only for Michigan though and may take awhile, but I think it's worth the wait, considering the next four years is in contention.  Okay, I'm super duper hungry so I'm going to bug Mommy to feed me.  See you at the polls!!!  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Auntie wants to cook me!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/7706</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 1 Nov 2004 17:00:01 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Auntie asked Mommy if she could tell if I ever gain winter weight, but Mommy said that since she see ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Auntie asked Mommy if she could tell if I ever gain winter weight, but Mommy said that since she sees me all the time, it's difficult to tell because the change is gradual.  Auntie said that we could get one of those kitchen scales, and Mommy started having all these thoughts of how that could lead to lots of cute photo opportunities with me on the scale.  Then auntie burst Mommy's thought bubble by saying, "We could get ready for a roast."  I guess auntie was just kidding, but if she looks at me with those hungry eyes, I'll know to high tail it outta there.

P.S. Mommy got her cholesterol results back last week, and they are quite good.  She had a level of 167, and a good level is anything under 200.  Yay for Mommy!  I had bloodwork done a couple times, and everything was good.  I've never had my cholesterol checked before though.

P.P.S. Tomorrow, I get my heartworm preventative.  :)  Everyone--heartworm preventative check!  Mommy says to make sure that all the doggies get their monthly heartworm preventative (well, at least in the places that have heartworm).

P.P.P.S. Auntie thinks that Mommy is obssessed with me.  Mommy does really love me a lot and takes tons of pictures of me, but I like being the object of her affection.  It suits me just fine.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY HALLOWEEN!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/7524</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 31 Oct 2004 17:16:43 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It's almost closing time for our house that is a candy store.  Mommy dressed me up in my Hula Girl o ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's almost closing time for our house that is a candy store.  Mommy dressed me up in my Hula Girl outfit from last year, and auntie took a good picture of me.  :)  Everytime the doorbell rang, Mommy gave me a piece of a treat so I wouldn't bark a lot.  After watching Shrek, Mommy gave out some candy and put the picture of me my costume on dogster.  Mommy and auntie are saying that there aren't as much trick-or-treaters as usual.  When Mommy and auntie were kids, they went trick-or-treating all night and came home with pillowcases full of candy.  Then, they would sort their candy and trade the candies that they didn't like for other candies.  I guess things are different now.  Things change.  Well, Happy Halloween everyone!  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Did you turn your clocks back?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/7490</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 31 Oct 2004 13:55:30 PST</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi!
Mommy has been going insane with fixing up my dogster page.  Today she went back and added link ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi!
Mommy has been going insane with fixing up my dogster page.  Today she went back and added links to all things she could in my diary entries.  She enjoys using what little knowledge of HTML programming she has learned.  Mommy used to be somewhat of a geek (not that that's a bad thing, and really she still kind of is one) and, at one time, wanted to be a computer programmer.  She even met the inventor of the C++ programming language, <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.research.att.com/~bs/homepage.html">Bjarne Stroustrup</A>.  That was all before she met me.  I helped her get over her feelings of pressure that she had to be a perfect person and do what she felt she was expected to do.  Now, she's much happier and hopes to help animals and the environment.  She can let other people do the heavy duty computer programming.

Okay, well, now that I've gone off on that tangent, it's Daylight Savings.  It feels weird because it's actually later than the clocks say.  Mommy and I have just been chillin' today.  She actually felt a little sick, but took some medicine.  She feels like for colds, <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.vicks.com/">Vicks</A> DayQuil Syrup is the best.  She says it tastes bad but makes her feel better.  I wouldn't know anything about bad tasting medicine.  I like all the medicine I've had to take so far.  I like <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://heartgard.us.merial.com/">Heartgard</A> heartworm preventative, but that makes sense because it's a just treat with medication injected into it.  I usually take <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.ah.novartis.com/products/en/cab/sentinel.shtml">Sentinel</A> though, and it doesn't taste as good as Heartgard, and at first, Mommy wrapped the pill into cheese, ooh, cheese, yum, oh sorry... for me, but now I just eat it plain because it's okay.  I also like the anti-diarrheal medication that I sometimes get.  Mom can't believe I just chomp down on that tablet because to her it looks chalky and kinda gross, but I think it tastes neat.  I'm not picky.

Yes, so, auntie and her boyfriend are going to the library to borrow the Shrek DVD.  Grandmom, Mom, Auntie, auntie's boyfriend and I are going to watch it, then we'll give out candy to the trick-or-treaters.  First, Mommy is going to eat some of her homemade apple pie.

I hope you liked this diary entry.  Thanks to <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?i=36888&j=t">Beckham</A> and his Mommy and <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?i=80567&j=t">Paris</A> and her Mommy for sending me e-mails through dogster telling me that they liked reading my entries.  It means a lot.  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sometimes Mommy's lap isn't comfy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/7302</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 30 Oct 2004 12:19:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hey y'all pupsters out there!  Mommy updated some info on me, but she kept sitting at the computer w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hey y'all pupsters out there!  Mommy updated some info on me, but she kept sitting at the computer with her knees up, and she kept shifting her legs and moving around so I finally gave up on sleeping on her and went into the cat bed, which she (the cat) doesn't use anymore so I use now.  Talk about <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.ergonomics.com.au/howtosit.htm">incorrect posture</A> at the computer!  GEEZ!

It's sunny and warmish out but very windy!  Mommy liked how I would hurdle the blowing leaves as I bounded across the yard.  Yes, I do find myself to be quite cute, as well.  :)

Update: 10/31/04 Added links to pertinent subjects.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Older auntie's birthday celebration</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/7246</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 29 Oct 2004 21:02:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>*yawn!  It's almost time to go to sleep.  I'm all tuckered out because we had some people over and e ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ *yawn!  It's almost time to go to sleep.  I'm all tuckered out because we had some people over and everyone ate, older auntie opened her presents and all the people looked at me and tried to pet me.  I'm very hesitant to be super nice to strange people, and one of the strange people smelled like another dog.  I show them my teeth and grrr to let them know to back off.  I really like them when they give me treats though.  :)  Oh yeah, and Mommy bought me a new <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.fidofleece.com/">Fido Fleece</A>.  The blue one with snowflakes on the underbelly and collar.  Auntie said that this one looked bigger than the other one I have, but they are both the same size.  Oh well.  This one is new and cuddly cozy, but I didn't really need to wear it today since it was pleasantly "not cold," but it was rainy.  Okay.  Going to go to bed so Mommy and I can play tomorrow.  :)

Update: 10/31/04 Added links to pertinent subjects.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mommy got me a couch!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/7052</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 28 Oct 2004 19:10:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I think I like this new couch thing.  Mommy has been giving me treats and saying &quot;couch,&quot; and if I g ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I think I like this new couch thing.  Mommy has been giving me treats and saying "couch," and if I go on the couch, she gives me more treats.  I even jumped there on my own to see if she would give me more treats, but she just smiled at me and pet me, which was good.  I'm kind of bored.  Auntie took me outside twice today, and Mommy came home from work & introduced me to the couch, roughhoused with me, took me outside, fed me while taking tons of pictures of me on the new furniture item and was on the computer for a while (checking e-mail).  My auntie even showed grandmom the couch and said, "We got some new furniture."  Grandmom thought it was human furniture and almost sat on it, but Mommy said that it was my couch.  The cat was even kind of curious about it, but I barked at her to let her know that she better not get near my property.  So she backed off and even walked around behind the stereo in an attempt to give me the widest berth possible.  Hah!  I showed her.

P.S.  I even went poop on my pee pee pads this morning while Mommy was in the shower.  Sometimes I'm so smart.  Mommy lets me know this too.  I got a treat.  Yummy!

Update: 10/31/04 Corrected spelling of rough-housed to roughhoused.  It is actually one word, not hyphenated.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Lunar Eclipse &amp; World Series Game 4</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/6877</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 27 Oct 2004 20:09:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy and I were going to go to sleep and be warm and cozy in her bed, but instead, while she was ta ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy and I were going to go to sleep and be warm and cozy in her bed, but instead, while she was taking me out to go potty, she noticed the moon.  I guess there's something cool about it or something, so she wanted to stay up and watch it.  I didn't get what the point was, so I sat in auntie's lap as she watched Game 4 of the World Series.  The <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.redsox.com/">Boston Red Sox</A> will win.  Anyway, Mommy took a picture of me so look for the latest, and currently only, black and white photo.  I'm not too impressed with the baseball or eclipse.

P.S.  I am still not used to all the modeling.  Mommy goes crazy with that shiny rectangle that makes the bright light and takes my picture.

Update: 10/30/04 Mommy took down the black and white photo so don't look for it.

Update: 10/31/04 Added links to pertinent subjects.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>la la laa</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/6861</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 27 Oct 2004 18:37:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today Mommy went to the doctor.  They drew blood to check bloodwork and everything.  Routine stuff.  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today Mommy went to the doctor.  They drew blood to check bloodwork and everything.  Routine stuff.  Mommy said they used a big needle and said that this was a warm-up for when she goes to donate blood in a couple weeks.  All healthy 18+ year olds should donate blood if they meet the requirements.  You can visit the <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.redcross.org/">American Red Cross</A> website to check on everything and set up an appointment to donate.

Okay, enough about Mommy...  Today I went pee on my pee pee pad.  I can feel that it's almost time to consistently use the pee pee pad.  Last year, I started using only the pee pee pads once the temperature dropped below freezing.  I hope it's not too cold this year.  Warm wishes!

Update: 10/31/04 Added links to pertinent subjects.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Down Jackets are Warm!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/6733</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 26 Oct 2004 19:47:47 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I stealthily climbed onto auntie's new warm down jacket, and granddad alerted auntie of the situatio ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I stealthily climbed onto auntie's new warm down jacket, and granddad alerted auntie of the situation.  I thought I was a good doggy--just trying to seek out a warm place.  I think they thought it was funny, but at the same time, auntie wanted me to find somewhere else to be warm.  I don't understand why she wouldn't want to have all my fur on the inside of her coat.  It would just have added to the warmth.  :D  hehe!

Update: 9/28/05 Added a picture of me on the warm down jacket.  You can see it by going to <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/photos/?78898">My DogsterPlus Photo Album</A>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>omg  Even more doggie torture!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/6702</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 26 Oct 2004 15:45:50 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>The last entry was much longer, but somehow dogster didn't like that square bracket, and now I have  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The last entry was much longer, but somehow dogster didn't like that square bracket, and now I have to type the entry over again.  :_|  It's so hard for a doggy to type.

So...  The gist of the entry was mainly focusing on how today was a painful day!  First the toenails, then Mommy accidentally kicked me in the head.  Later, she accidentally poked me with a pencil while she was doing her homework.  And, just recently, she flushed my eye out with Sterile Eye Irrigating Solution.  She wanted to see if this something in my left eye was just something and nothing like a scratch.  Anyway, she tried to flush the whatever out, but it's flat against my eyeball like an onion peel is on an onion and it just kind of floated around my eye so she gave up because I'm not really bothered by it, and stuff like this usually makes it way outta my eye by itself.  Otherwise, if I'm bothering my eye, she'll flush whatever hair, lint or carpet fiber is out of my eye and make it feel much better.

I hope she doesn't give me a bath tonight.  I think I've dealt with as much as I can handle today.  Not that I don't like baths or anything, but they're not my favorite.

M'kay.  Bu-bye!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Torture DeeDee Day</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/6697</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 26 Oct 2004 15:37:39 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi all you doggies!
I feel like something is going on today.  Everything was going okay until Mommy ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi all you doggies!
I feel like something is going on today.  Everything was going okay until Mommy decided to cut my toenails.  :[ ]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Oooh, California!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/6669</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 26 Oct 2004 11:12:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy's been sending out job applications, and the last one you sent out was for a Fisheries job in  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy's been sending out job applications, and the last one you sent out was for a Fisheries job in California!  Oooohhhh!  California is warm, or so I'm told.  Reminds me of my homeland - Mexico!  Actually, I wanted to let you in on a little secret, I only speak Spanish.  Sometimes when it doesn't seem like I understand my Mommy, she understands because I don't speak English, I speak Spanish.  =)  All my diary entries have been translated.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Visit http://www.chihuahuavote.com/</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/6571</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 25 Oct 2004 19:40:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/6571</guid>
		<description>I just made PupPals with Gigi Doyle and Carl Chiasson.  Check them out on dogster!  Click here for G ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I just made PupPals with Gigi Doyle and Carl Chiasson.  Check them out on dogster!  Click <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?i=81884&j=t">here</A> for Gigi and <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?i=82266&j=t">here</A> for Carl.

P.S.  I had an accident in Mommy's room.  I was mad because Mommy was creating the picture of me in Mount Rushmore rather than spending time with me.

Update: 10/31/04 Added links to pertinent subjects.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>So well behaved.</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/6553</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 25 Oct 2004 17:43:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Auntie took me for a walk today, and I made poops two times.  Along our walk, we saw a smallish-medi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Auntie took me for a walk today, and I made poops two times.  Along our walk, we saw a smallish-medium sized fluffy dog, and I didn't even bark at it.  Also, there was this squirrel with a nut in its hands, and at first I just stood and looked at it.  Then, I wanted to get closer, but the squirrel moved away just a little bit.  Auntie thought it was amazing that I didn't immediately chase after it.  She thought I was so well behaved that she gave me treats after our walk.  :)  I was happy.  I think the sun has magical effects on my mood.

The sun is so great that when Mommy came home and let me run around the house, I tried to drag the kitty bed into the sunlight that comes through the front door.  Somehow the bed turned upside-down, but it was okay since it was in the sun.  I was satisfied how it was positioned and sat on top of the upside-down cat bed in the sun.  I love to feel the warmth on my little body.

P.S.  Mommy and I are happy that auntie isn't going to go to law school.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mommy's at school and the sun is out!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/6486</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 25 Oct 2004 10:08:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Weehee!  Yay!  Hooray!  The sun is out, but right now, Mommy's at school.  I'm sure later we'll go o ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Weehee!  Yay!  Hooray!  The sun is out, but right now, Mommy's at school.  I'm sure later we'll go outside and have fun.  I'm getting good vibes from Mom though.  She had an exam this morning, and I think that it went extremely well and that it was easy.  :)  Ahhhh...  I hope the sun doesn't go on vacation again soon.  It's nice to have it around.  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Yay!  Ball w/ bell!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/6371</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 24 Oct 2004 10:28:29 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy broke out this special ball with a bell inside it.  The ball is much smaller than my tennis ba ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy broke out this special ball with a bell inside it.  The ball is much smaller than my tennis balls, and jingles as it rolls.  Happy day!

This ball is so special because I used to have one that was red, but when Mommy and I moved into Granddad and Grandmom's house, I ended up losing it since their house is so big.  Anyway, eventually Mommy bought another one, and even though she never told me, I overheard her talking to auntie about where the ball with bell comes from.  It comes from inside a bigger ball that Mommy buys just for the little ball since the bigger ball is very big (almost half my size).  So, Mommy cuts the bigger ball to get to the small ball with bell and throws out what's left of the bigger ball and gives me the small ball so I can play with it.  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sleeping, facials and vacation</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/6239</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 23 Oct 2004 05:32:10 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>No, I'm not talking about our next trip, I'm talking about this morning.  Mommy and I woke up and I  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ No, I'm not talking about our next trip, I'm talking about this morning.  Mommy and I woke up and I was sleeping with my head on her pillow just like a human.  Sometimes I even sound like some humans with my occasional snore.  Mommy thinks I'm so cute when I sleep just like her.  :)  After I realized that she was staring at me so intently, I really woke up and decided to give her the old doggie tongue facial.  I thought she could use some exfoliating action so I kept licking and licking and licking away.  I'm sure Mommy really appreciated it.

Finally we got up and went outside for me to go potty and to take a walk.  I noticed that the sun hasn't been around lately, and I wondered if it was on "vacation."  I bet that's what it is.  But whatever the case, Mommy and I hate how there is no sun anymore.  Where I am supposed to find sunlight to lay in to be warm???  I tell ya, sometimes the sun can be so inconsiderate!

Okay well, Mommy and I are going to have some snuggle time before she has to get ready to do some puppy research.  Today is the last day she will be filming observations of this one litter of puppies for school.  Later, she'll analyze the video footage.  Hope everyone has a super day!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Doggy research!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/6187</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 22 Oct 2004 16:46:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy was doing some doggy coding for school.  She looks at their behaviors.  It's sad because she l ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy was doing some doggy coding for school.  She looks at their behaviors.  It's sad because she looks at dogs but doesn't pay any attention to me.  :_(  Okay.  Going to go now.  Bye!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Crunch, crunch, crunch...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/6060</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 21 Oct 2004 18:21:18 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I'm just finishing up dinner.  Mmmm, it was very yummy.  I was really hungry and tried to steal Momm ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm just finishing up dinner.  Mmmm, it was very yummy.  I was really hungry and tried to steal Mommy's food from her plate with my long tongue.  Auntie tried calling me over to her so I would sit with her and leave Mommy alone, but what sense would that have made?  I think Mommy was making fun of me because she got up and ran circles in the kitchen while she and auntie laughed at me because I was following Mommy right at her heels.  I don't know what the big deal was.  Mommy was at work all day and I missed her and was hungry.  It's okay, though, because I ended up getting my dinner after all that.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm a good doggie!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/5887</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 20 Oct 2004 14:33:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy went to school and let me have the run of the house.  I didn't even have an accident since aun ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy went to school and let me have the run of the house.  I didn't even have an accident since auntie took me potty at 2 PM.

When Mommy got back from school, she took me outside for a nice walk and pinecone chasing time.  It was very inconsiderate of some dog and dog owner.  There was poopies on the sidewalk--right on the pavement.  No one bothered to pick it up, so after I made poops, Mommy picked up the pavement placed poop.  Sheesh!  We hate it when people don't pick up after their dog(s).

P.S. Mommy is done w/ her astronomy course.  It was a short course, and she took the final today.  Piece of cake!  Now, she'll be able to come home earlier and spend more time with me.  :)

Update: 10/31/04 Corrected spelling of pine cone to pinecone. It is actually one word, not two.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Posing for the camera just ain't my thing</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/5801</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 19 Oct 2004 22:30:07 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy took lots of pictures of me with Grandmom's digital camera, but she deleted more than half of  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy took lots of pictures of me with Grandmom's digital camera, but she deleted more than half of them because I don't take pictures well.  I guess it's the bright flashing light that makes me irritated with posing and having pictures taken of me.  Mom posted a new picture of me, but it's just like the other pictures up there.  I think Mom wants to take a bunch of really cute pictures of me to keep things fresh and to have cute pictures of me, but I hope she forgets or is too busy for that.  My big brown eyes need some time to recover after all the bright spots finally disappeared from my field of vision.

Okay, well, I think Mommy's going to go to sleep now that's she's learned about the Congressional district candidates.  Next week, she'll tackle learning about some of the numerous House of Representatives candidates.  She's gearing up to vote on November 2nd and hopes that everyone else takes up their civil duty and votes too!  Mommy said that if you want to, you can learn about your state's candidates by clicking <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://congress.org/congressorg/e4/">here</A>.

Alrighty, night-night!  :)

Update: 10/31/04 Added links to pertinent subjects.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Grandmom and Granddad are going on a cruise!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/5654</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 19 Oct 2004 09:42:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy and I helped grandmom book a cruise from Royal Caribbean.  They went on two different cruises  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy and I helped grandmom book a cruise from <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.royalcaribbean.com/">Royal Caribbean</A>.  They went on two different cruises with them before, and they love it.  My grandmom said she feels like royalty there.  Everyone is treated like a V.I.P. she says.  Okay, well, today will be boring because Mommy is going to write her paper and study.  :)

P.S.  Mommy was boggled this morning by a virus-like e-mail.  She received a message from herself, and from her friend and her other friend received one from her, but she didn't send anything!!!  If you get an e-mail from anyone saying to go to mrsmiley.com for a free T-shirt, delete it!

Update: 10/31/04 Added links to pertinent subjects.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mommy's going crazy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/5596</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 18 Oct 2004 22:36:27 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So, it's very late here in Michigan (~1:30 AM, for some reason dogster's time stamp is three hours e ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So, it's very late here in Michigan (~1:30 AM, for some reason dogster's time stamp is three hours early), and Mommy's still trying to work on a paper.  I usually give up at around 10 or 11 PM and end up napping until Mommy decides to finally go to bed.

Anyway, Mommy keeps going switching from one thing to another.  She's trying to write her paper, but then she looks at cute doggies on dogster, then she plays FreeCell, and then writes a sentence or two for her paper, then she plays Spider Solitare, checks her e-mail, looks at more doggies on dogster...  It's a never-ending cycle.  I think she needs to go to sleep.  Success!  I think she's going to go to bed.  :)  Sweet dreams!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Reeelaxin'</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/5540</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 18 Oct 2004 16:51:52 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today was a very laid back day.  Mommy usually goes to school so I stay in my room, hop into my kenn ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today was a very laid back day.  Mommy usually goes to school so I stay in my room, hop into my kennel and sleep for most of the day.  She didn't go to school today!  She kind of lived like a doggy today.  She ate some, slept some, hung around some...  It was weird.  I think Mommy think she's turning into a dog.  She told me that she needs to get school work done tonight and tomorrow though, so maybe she doesn't think she's a dog after all.

Today was cold because we were so inactive.  Mommy couldn't find the right <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.fidofleece.com/">Fido Fleece</A> for me, but I ended up wearing my old Fido Fleece because I was walking around the house shivering.  We just went outside to have me go potty, and it's already dark and it's been cloudy for the three past days.  I think I remember this from last year, and I don't like it.  Soon there's going to be a whole lot of white, cold stuff on the ground, and eventually, it gets to be so cold outside that I can't walk or go potty because of the cold.  So for a few months, a few times a day Mommy puts me into a room with a pee pee pad and waits until I go potty on it.  We don't go outside for hardly anything and it gets boring being inside all day.  Sometimes too much relaxing gets really old.  I wish there was an indoor doggy gym or something around here.  Oh well... 

Update: 10/31/04 Added links to pertinent subjects.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Oh yeah, I had a brush with death yesterday!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/5469</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 18 Oct 2004 06:35:06 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So, yesterday wasn't as uneventful as I made it sound.  Auntie's boyfriend loves this odd fruit call ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So, yesterday wasn't as uneventful as I made it sound.  Auntie's boyfriend loves this odd fruit called guanabana.  The seeds are pretty poisonous, and one fell on the ground and I wanted to eat it.  Auntie saved me and said, "NO DEEDEE!"  I listen pretty well so I didn't eat the seed, but I kind of didn't know what I did wrong.  Grandmom told me that I was a good dog and that it wasn't because I was bad, but rather it was for my safety.  Mommy even rewarded me for listening with a bit of those yummy <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.solidgoldhealth.com">Solid Gold</A> Tiny Tot treats.

Oh and, a historically looong baseball game was on last night.  Granddad was watching and apparently it was a good thing that the <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.redsox.com/">Boston Red Sox</A> ended up finally winning.

Well, it's time to start today, and we'll see what it turns out to be like.  As Forrest Gump said, "Life is like a box of chocolates.  You never know what you're gonna get."

Update: 10/31/04 Added links to pertinent subjects.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Unremarkable</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/5444</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 17 Oct 2004 21:05:42 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today was rather dull.  Mommy came back from her friend's place.  She got to eat spaghetti there, bu ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today was rather dull.  Mommy came back from her friend's place.  She got to eat spaghetti there, but I only got my doggy kibble.  Tomorrow Mommy's going to see if a different store has the cute <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.fidofleece.com/">Fido Fleece</A>.  Umm-kay.  Nighty-night.

Update: 10/31/04 Added links to pertinent subjects.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Uh oh.  Mommy's going somewhere.</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/5372</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 17 Oct 2004 11:27:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It's been an uneventful day today.  Ate breakfast, played, took a walk, did my business, chased pine ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's been an uneventful day today.  Ate breakfast, played, took a walk, did my business, chased pinecones...  The usual.

Mommy is definitely going somewhere though.  And, she's been calling around places for a new <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.fidofleece.com/">Fido Fleece</A> for me.  There's this new color, and it's neat except lots of people will probably think I'm a boy if they see me in it because it's blue, but it has pretty snowflakes on the underside and collar.  Hmm, oh well.  It seems like the smallest size they have is too small.  Hmm...  That's okay.

Uh oh.  I think Mommy's still going somewhere.   She tells me that she's going to go hang out with one of our friends.  Hrrumpf!  Why doesn't she take me with her?  Oh well.  I guess I can catch up on my beauty sleep.

Update: 10/31/04 Added links to pertinent subjects and corrected spelling of pine cones to pinecones. It is actually one word, not two.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Bath day!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/5291</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 16 Oct 2004 18:29:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy and I both had baths today.  I'm currently drying off.  I can tell my mommy loves me so much b ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy and I both had baths today.  I'm currently drying off.  I can tell my mommy loves me so much because after the bath, she puts me in my warmed up cushiony bed (with a <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.snugglesafe.co.uk/index.htm">SnuggleSafe</A> heating disc thing) with a warm towel straight from the dryer.  I don't like this shampoo though.  She bought this shampoo a while ago from a store called<A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.origins.com/"> Origins</A>.  It smells funny and makes my fur kind of dull looking.  I much rather like the <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.vetsolutions.com/AOS.htm">Aloe & Oatmeal Shampoo</A> or the <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.dvmpharmaceuticals.com/display.html?c=5">HyLyt *efa Shampoo</A> both from the vet.  Those shampoos smell much better and make my fur silky smooth.  I think my mommy should order some of that HyLyt shampoo.  Also, I think she was looking for Halloween costumes for me.  I don't really 'get' the whole dressing up thing.  I didn't have a costume last year until after Halloween, but it was okay only because I would get a treat every time the trick-or-treaters came to the door.  Usually, I bark and bark at anyone who comes up to the door.  It's funny because I think I make the <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.ups.com/">UPS</A> delivery men run away after ringing the doorbell.  By the time Mommy gets to the door, the package is right outside and the UPS truck is zooming away.  Just the other day, someone said that my bark sounded like it came from a much larger dog.  I don't know what he was talking about because I am a big dog.  I sure think so at least!

Update: 10/31/04 Added links to pertinent subjects.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>BooHoo!  It's so cold outside!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/5278</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 16 Oct 2004 15:10:47 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy wanted to get out of the house so she took me for a walk.  It was good because I got to go pot ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy wanted to get out of the house so she took me for a walk.  It was good because I got to go potty and make poopies.  She even kicked pinecones for me, and it was fun but very cold.  Mommy decided she wanted to go inside because her hands were freezing so we weren't outside for that long.  One thing is for sure, it's definitely time to break out the winter gear!!!  :|  Mommy wants to move somewhere warm.  I think I'd really like that.  I prefer laying in the sun to freezing my ears off in the snow.

Update: 10/31/04 Corrected spelling of pine cones to pinecones. It is actually one word, not two.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Morning! Morning! Morning! Morning! Morning!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/5229</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 16 Oct 2004 06:46:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Still kind of bleak out but not actively raining.  Why is it like that?  The rain must know when Mom ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Still kind of bleak out but not actively raining.  Why is it like that?  The rain must know when Mommy actually has time to spend with me.  :(  No fun for DeeDee.

Last night, Mommy watched Braveheart, and it made her really sad.  It's pretty silly, humans can watch the big, black box and laugh, cry, etc...  To me, watching the big, black box means "nap time."  Before the movie, I was really cute though.  I sat on Grandmom's lap, and Mommy made the bright light with the small shiny rectangle.  She calls this, taking a picture.  I guess she'll be taking a whole lot more of those because yesterday Grandmom got a "digital" shiny rectangle camera doo-hickey.

All you pups out there, look for new and updated pictures of me soon!

P.S.  <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.solidgoldhealth.com/">Solid Gold's</A> Just a WEE BIT food is super yummy and easy to chew for my little mouth.  It also comes out of the <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.bustercube.com/">Buster Cube</A> much more easily than the bigger <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.naturapet.com/">Innova</A> kibble.  Hooray!

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		<title>Nobody's perfect...</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 15 Oct 2004 10:42:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy took me outside to go potty so I made poops but didn't go pee outside.  Mommy kept taking me b ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy took me outside to go potty so I made poops but didn't go pee outside.  Mommy kept taking me by the mailbox and even out back behind the house, and I kind of wondered what she wanted me to do because it was sort of cold out and rainy.  After one last try, I told her that I already went pee and wanted to go inside by sitting right in front of my mommy.  She sighed and said, "Alright, let's go inside to find where you went pee."  So, that's just what she did.  I peed on the carpet in the same room as my pee pee pad but just didn't make use of it.  Mommy was okay about it though because she sort of knew it was her fault since she didn't immediately take me outside after she came home from school.  So, she cleaned it up, and I watched and thought, why doesn't see just pick up the carpet and throw it away like she does with my pee pee pads?  Hmm, it's a mystery.  Okay.  Well, it looks like it's play time!  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Rainy day...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/5088</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 15 Oct 2004 10:13:48 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hello to you all out there in dogster land!
It's rainy out today.  :(  No frolicking outside with M ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hello to you all out there in dogster land!
It's rainy out today.  :(  No frolicking outside with Mommy.  She is even on a short break from school.  Too bad.  I guess we'll just hang out at home.

Mommy bought me new food!!!  She got it from this cool place in Ann Arbor called <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.dogmacatmantoo.com/">Dogma Catmantoo</A>.  Anyway, the kibble is small enough for me to eat without having to open my mouth all the way just to crunch down to chew.  It's a new food from <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.solidgoldhealth.com/">Solid Gold</A> called Just a WEE BIT made from an animal called bison.  I don't really care what kind of animal it's made from as long as it tastes good.  :)  And it does!!!  Well, almost anything tastes good to me.

Ooh!  It's also very exciting.  I'm more or less a pro at "dancing."  I get up on my hind legs and turn.  My mommy has to dangle food overhead, but I can "dance" and then get the tasty morsel of whatever she's got.  :)  Oh, I have to tell Mommy to update my "best trick."

Also, something else that's exciting!  Apparently, I'm "Pawpular" on dogster today.  If you click on Diary Central (the link to the left), I'm listed under the "Pawpular" column.  I feel so special... not that I don't feel special to begin with.  Okie little doggies, don't fret, maybe if your humans decided to add more pictures, write more and make diary entries, you too can be "Pawpular."  :)  :)  :)  :)  :)  Yippie skippy!!!

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		<title>Busy, busy, busy Mommy!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/5035</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 14 Oct 2004 21:02:48 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I was so happy when Mommy got home from her exam.  She seemed like she was relieved and satisfied wi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was so happy when Mommy got home from her exam.  She seemed like she was relieved and satisfied with her performance.  As soon as she came home, we went outside so I could go potty, and then I zoomed straight back inside because I knew that Mommy's family was making dinner.  I like to be near the food just in case something drops.

One time it was really good because I found an entire... well, it was only half a hot dog on the ground.  I was voraciously chowing down until Mommy noticed and took it away from me.  I guess auntie was cutting the hot dog on a cutting board, and half of one fell off the counter onto the floor.  Finders keepers, losers weepers!!!  Or at least that's what I thought... until Mommy took it away from me.  Ahh...  Sometimes I dream about finding a huge hot dog on the ground so I can eat the whole thing.

Anyway, after dinner, Mommy had to work on a paper.  She has been working on it every now and then this week, but it's due tomorrow.  Sheesh!  School is hard work and keeps Mommy so busy!!!  I'm glad that doggies don't have to go to school.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Waaahhh!  Mommy's leaving!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/4973</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 14 Oct 2004 12:57:16 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It's sooo sad when Mommy leaves.  I don't like it.  I can always tell if she's going somewhere.  Som ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's sooo sad when Mommy leaves.  I don't like it.  I can always tell if she's going somewhere.  Sometimes I sit by the front door, just in case she forgot that she meant to take me along, but that's usually not the case.  :(  I guess my Mommy has to take an exam, but it doesn't seem like she wants to go so I don't know why she's going.  People are so odd.  There are things that they don't want to do, and yet, they still do them.  I think they could learn a lot from doggies and just live life to just live and enjoy.  I'm glad I'm not a human.  They are such strange creatures.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Boring day...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/4852</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 13 Oct 2004 16:12:06 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Older auntie didn't even take me out today.  :/  Oh well.  I was a good girl and waited until Mommy  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Older auntie didn't even take me out today.  :/  Oh well.  I was a good girl and waited until Mommy got home to pee and make poops.  The house was really quiet today because mommy's family went to <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.grandhaven.com/">Grand Haven, Michigan</A> for a day-trip.  Mommy went to school and older auntie mostly stayed home, and I heard her playing with the cat.  I don't understand that cat, and she doesn't understand me, so we usually keep our distance--that is, unless she gets close and I have to bark at her to make her go away.  I do that a lot when food is involved.  I simply LOVE food.

Mommy is working on school stuff, but she gave me a rawhide that makes my teeth clean so I'm working on that.  Later, we'll cozy up and watch this new show my mommy started watching on that big, black box.  I think she calls it "<A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://abc.go.com/primetime/lost/index.html">Lost</A>," but I don't care what she calls it as long as I get to cuddle with her as she's watching.  :)  Okie.  Bu-bye!

Update: 10/31/04 Added links to pertinent subjects.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mommy had to go to school again!  :(</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/4766</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 13 Oct 2004 06:50:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Morning to all you pupsters!
I'm very sad because my mommy had to go to school again!  I don't get  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Morning to all you pupsters!
I'm very sad because my mommy had to go to school again!  I don't get it.  Wouldn't she rather stay home and spend time with me?  Oh well...  Today hopefully my other auntie will take me outside.  My mommy put my harness on just in case.  But before she could put it on, I rolled over onto my back to show her my tummy to plead one last time for her to stay home and play with me because "I'm so cute!!!"  It didn't work.  I better start working on my doggie charms.  Maybe I'll practice when she's gone today.  I should try them out on my other auntie.  What's that they say, "Practice makes perfect" or "Practice makes permanent."  Either way, at least I'll keep myself busy today.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mommy is silly!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/4708</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 12 Oct 2004 18:54:47 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>For dinner, my mommy couldn't find my Twist 'n Treat (UFO shaped intermittant food dispenser).  I us ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ For dinner, my mommy couldn't find my <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.busybuddytoys.com/category.cfm?Category=1">Twist 'n Treat</A> (UFO shaped intermittant food dispenser).  I usually eat dinner out of that thing.  Anyway, so she decided to spread my food all around her bedroom.  She put some on top of the bed, under the blanket but above the sheet and some under the sheet.  It was so difficult to get to all the little pieces of kibble, and I could smell some of the food but couldn't get to them so I tried to chew the kibble from on top of the blanket and from under the sheet.  After my mommy's dinner, she came upstairs and found crumbly kibble between the blanket and sheet.  It was quite a mess!  I cleaned up the little bits and then mommy changed the sheets.  I don't know why Mommy thought it was a good idea to put the kibble in between the blankie and sheets, but I don't think she'll do it again soon.  ;)

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		<title>No apple picking for me.</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/4626</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 12 Oct 2004 10:09:12 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>My mommy and her family came back from apple picking.  I didn't get to go.  It's okay though because ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My mommy and her family came back from apple picking.  I didn't get to go.  It's okay though because I knew they were going somewhere so I went into my kennel like a good girl.  It took a long time for my mommy to get through to the orchard, and they did allow dogs but recommended only people-friendly dogs come.  Mommy thought it would be better if I stayed home, and that's okay because Mommy said there were lots of little kids that would have pestered me.  I need my space, and those small people move so fast and it scares me.  Okay.  Time for my mommy to study some.  That means cuddle-time for me!!!  Yay!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Wow, Mommy must be special!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/4598</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 12 Oct 2004 06:22:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Morning to all the other doggies and their people!
This morning, my mommy's auntie brought my mommy ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Morning to all the other doggies and their people!
This morning, my mommy's auntie brought my mommy breakfast in bed.  I think they had some kind of bet on the exact date of some event.  I guess <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.christopherreeve.org/">Christopher Reeve</A> died, which apparently is very sad for everyone.

We're going to go apple picking!  Mommy's going to see if I can come too!

Update: 10/31/04 Added links to pertinent subjects.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I love my mommy!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/4560</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 11 Oct 2004 19:40:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>My mommy got home from school and took me for a walk.  She kicked pinecones for me and I chased them ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My mommy got home from school and took me for a walk.  She kicked pinecones for me and I chased them and carried them around.  Sometimes I'm able to fit two pinecones in my mouth and then Mommy laughs at me and calls me a "pig."  On our walk, I also stopped to mark just about everywhere I could.  I have to let all the neighborhood dogs get to know me because I'm so cute!

When we got back, my mommy went onto the computer for a while, we played some, ate dinner (I only got to eat my dog food) and then mommy and I went outside so mommy could do some star gazing observations for class.  It was really boring and my mommy wasn't paying attention to me so I found a pinecone and chewed on it in the cold grass.  Thank goodness I had my <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.fidofleece.com">Fido Fleece</A> on.  Otherwise I would have been really cold!!!

I think the little stick that makes light stopped working because we went inside and auntie helped Mommy change these small things into the light stick to make it work again.  So, we went outside again, but I was tired of being outside so Mommy let me inside so I could go cuddle with auntie.  Eventually Mommy came back inside, and we all cozied up together.  I think we're going to go to sleep soon.  Not really an eventful day but Mommy had kind of a rough day.  She's just happy she got through it and got to come home to see me.  I'm the light of her life!  She always tells me how cute I am, and that I'm her little baby.  She makes me feel so special.  Alright.  Nighty night!

Update: 10/31/04 Added links to pertinent subjects and corrected spelling of pine cones to pinecones. It is actually one word, not two.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Good morning!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/4464</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 11 Oct 2004 06:10:47 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Brr...  It's cold outside.  Mommy took me outside to do my business, and then we went straight back  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Brr...  It's cold outside.  Mommy took me outside to do my business, and then we went straight back inside the house.  I didn't mind because it's chilly!

Then mommy ate some apple pie that she made last night, but she didn't give any to me.  After she ate, she fed me my breakfast.  I'm super hyper this morning!  I am zooming around playing and growling at my toys as I chase after them.  Yippie!  It's fun to be a doggy.  Now, my mommy will go to school, and I will take a nice long nap and wait for her to come home.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My day</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/4435</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 10 Oct 2004 20:56:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>This morning my mommy took me for a long walk.  My auntie even came with us.

My mommy puts on my  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This morning my mommy took me for a long walk.  My auntie even came with us.

My mommy puts on my <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.fidofleece.com">Fido Fleece</A> every morning now because it's cold outside.  I like it better than the other clothes my mommy buys for me--except I feel really pretty in this dress that my mommy bought from TaMolly's mommy.  You can visit her online store by clicking <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" HREF="http://www.mytinydog.com">here</A>.  Also, <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site HREF="http://www.dogster.com/?17229">TaMolly</A> has an entry on dogster.

Anyway, we walked a long time and then my mommy and auntie stopped and talked a whole bunch and kept picking up these roundish kind of things.  They kept saying things like "chestnut" and wondering if these "chestnuts" were edible.  It was kind of boring because we weren't moving, and I didn't even have a pinecone to keep myself occupied, and I was getting kind of warm in my fleece.  After a while, we started walking back home.

My mommy even noticed that I was getting warm and stopped to take off my fleece.  Sometimes I really love my mommy.  She is so attentive and really shows me that she really loves me.

When we got home, my mommy and auntie talked to my granddaddy about those "chestnuts," and they washed them, peeled them and tried to eat them.  I wanted to eat some too, but my granddaddy said that they weren't "right," and that they tasted "bitter."  I'm not sure what he meant, but that was okay.  I was kind of tired from our walk.  I sat in my mommy's lap as she went on the computer and looked up information on "chestnuts."  After a while, everyone got ready to go outside again, so my mommy, auntie, granddaddy and I walked back over to where the "chestnuts" came from.  Then we walked around a lot more.

I like walking.  I can walk for hours without getting tired, and I get excited when I see pinecones and I wait for my mommy to kick them so I can chase them.  Sometimes she calls me her little "Chihuahua Retreiver."

After we got back home, my mommy ate waffles, and then she made more waffles so my granddaddy and my auntie's boyfriend could eat too.  I was getting kind of grumpy because my mommy was making food for everyone except me!!!  What does she think I am?  Chopped liver?  I don't think so!!!  Eventually, she fed me breakfast.  Yum!

The rest of the day, I spent napping while my mommy studied.  I guess she's got an exam this week.  I hope my mommy finishes school soon so she can play with me more.

Mid-day my mommy took me outside to go potty, and I went pee pee.  After that, we took a nap together, and then, she studied some more and I napped some more.

At dinner time, my mommy fed me my dinner and put me in her room all by myself!  I didn't like that so after I ate dinner, I peed on her little rug.  When she came back into the room to get me, I acted all innocent, but then I realized my mommy hadn't noticed that I peed on the rug.  HaHa!  I was going to get away with it.  After my mommy pet me, we started to go downstairs, but then my mommy stepped in my pee on the rug.  I kind of felt bad about it because my mommy is actually always very nice to me.  Maybe she should just take me outside before leaving me all by myself.  Anyway, I guess she took the rug away somewhere and put it into the machine that washes it.  That was good because that gave me time to go steal some of the cat's food.  I don't think my mommy noticed since she was washing the rug.

After a while, I wanted to play so my mommy chased me all around the house, threw my little tennis ball and tiny plush squeaky bone.  It was so much fun!  I think she got tired of playing with me because she started to watch that big black box with the moving pictures on it.  I went off and tried to sit in my grandmommy's lap, but she didn't know what I wanted.  I kept "grring" and softly barking to tell her to pick me up, but she didn't understand.  She was on the computer.  Nobody really understands me well except my mommy.  After a while, my mommy wanted to play again, and I got so excited I started zooming around the house like a crazy doggy.  I love running!  Now, we're going to go to bed.

Hey!  Oh, my mommy wants me to type that for some reason the timestamp on the diary entries are three hours off.  It's actually closer to midnight.  Yeah...  Okay, mommy whatever you say.  Sheesh!  Doesn't she know that typing is really difficult for such a small little doggy?  I don't know what she is even talking about.  Okay.  Good night everyone!  I hope I will dream about chasing chipmunks and squirrels and beating up all the dogs in the neighborhood!!!

Update: 10/31/04 Added links to pertinent subjects and corrected spelling of pine cone to pinecone and pine cones to pinecones.  Pinecone(s) is actually one word, not two.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New on dogster.</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/78898/diary/Deedees_diary/4354</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 10 Oct 2004 09:27:44 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>DeeDee ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>My mommy just signed me up for dogster.  Before she signed up, she looked at a whole lot of cute dog ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My mommy just signed me up for dogster.  Before she signed up, she looked at a whole lot of cute doggies.  I think I will try to post entries almost everyday so my mommy will have a record of my life.  This dogster thing is a good idea.  YipYip!!]]></content:encoded>
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