In Memory of Tracker the News Dog

From the moment I saw this dog, I thought of my own Presley. As you can see by following the link, they bear an uncanny resemblance to each other. Rest in peace.

Donations can be made to the Wake SPCA in his name.

http://www.wral.com/lifestyles/pets/story/9118699/

Dogs at School? Enroll me NOW!

A NYTimes article reported yesterday that some private schools are employing dogs as a active part of the education process because they "... have an interesting ability to humanize the people that they are around." I can certainly see that with all of the young children that Presley encounters on our walks that are always so excited to pet him. One young neighborhood boy used to light up whenever he saw Presley and greet him with a "Hi Superdog!"

But I know Presley's demeanor with children is not the same with all dogs. While he tends to know the difference between an adult v. a child, some dogs do not. Tack on the issues with allergies and the tendency for dogs to "rough house" and you're looking at a whole world of issues with lawsuits and complaints.

While I would've loved this, and definitely allowed for my (non-existent) children to attend such a school - it is definitely not for everyone.

Thanks for reading.

From the NYTimes: Maslin, Sarah. (2010, February 1). "Whether large or small, they're big on dogs on campus." The New York Times. Retrieved on February 2, 2010 from http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/01/whether-large-or-small-theyre-big-dogs-on-campus/

Recipe: Chiptole's Barbacoa

There's not a lot of fast food that I crave, but Chiptole is one of those chains that knows how to cook their beef. Try this recipe on the weekend and be prepared to serve a crowd or eat it for a few days.


http://www.food.com/recipe/chipotle-mexican-grill-barbacoa-burritos-323815

Recipe: Beef and Broccoli

I make this recipe all the time because it doesn't take long at all ... when you use Steam'ums instead of the beef that the recipe calls for. Trust me, this recipe tastes good either way (Just be sure to drain the Steak'ums before adding the other ingredients).

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/broccoli_beef/

Recipe: Mongolian Beef

My fiancee and I judge Chinese restaurants by the quality of their Mongolian beef. This is one of the best homemade versions that I have tried. It doesn't take that long to prepare either. If you follow the recipe verbatim, it's a little too sweet so you might want to cut back on the sugar. Otherwise, enjoy!

http://www.food.com/recipe/p-f-changs-mongolian-beef-66121