Hello Friend,

This is Doc O’Barker writing in from where he now sits, with a wider view of things to be sure.

From my vantage point the United States of America appears very much like a mother in labor.  The pains are very intense now because by tomorrow morning a new presidency will be born.  It’ll either be a second term for Obama, or a first ( Read more... )

As her brother I'm bound to be at least half-way supportive of her writing efforts. 
Annie's book is out and this is where you will find it:  https://www.createspace.com/3788380
Have I said enough, Annieeeeee???  ......Okay, you're right, I also promised to put your blurb out, in case our dog-loving friends don't go to the link.   Don't worry, it's ( Read more... )

I sincerely hope so. These two are certainly making me think about my own prejudices and preferences!  I like that we have Doc O'Barker and Annie Kanoski in a real dialog, unlike the soundbite television commercials that try so hard to rule our elections.

This is from Annie, Doc O'Barker's little-known sister.

Doc, I might vote for you, as hard as you find that to believe.  No!  Really!  You are very handsome!  I like your energy, your banter, your swagger.  I like you!  On the other hand I might NOT vote for you because of your particular blind spot, which worries me.  We all have blind spots-that’s ( Read more... )

A note from Beth:  Sometimes I have to apologize for my dog.  This morning Doc woke up grumpy, and this is probably in part because he has not been meditating.  He’s aware that Annie is writing a rebuttal to his book, which makes an already-nervous dog even more nervous.  He has nothing to worry about-we love him in spite of, and sometimes because ( Read more... )

Don't carry a chip on your shoulder.  It makes you walk funny, and you can't do the twist.

This is Doc O’Barker checking in after a long time / no say.  That’s because I’ve been thinking.  You can see from the shortness of the pencil in my mouth that I’ve been chewing on what to write about next… for quite some time.  Well, part of that is because Athie and Beth were hogging the blog with what they felt was important, but that’s okay ( Read more... )

Hello Friends,
We've missed you.  Been moving our stuff from the mountains to the Piedmont.  Some wonderful renters showed up and wanted our place, so now we're in a suitcase, so to speak, and loving it.  Salamanders don't want to be pinned down, after all.  But we do have to share this news:  As of midnight tonight, Doc O'Barker has launched his ( Read more... )

“Come closer my dear, the better to seeeeeeee  you.”

My blog is not serious, in case you had not noticed.  “Cheerfulness is the sign of wisdom,” said the salamander.  No wait, that might have been the Dalai Lama, and the words might not be exact.  But it does not matter.  We are all one.

Here in Asheville I see that bumper sticker all the time ( Read more... )

Sweden Opens World's First Movie Theater for Dogs*
*The moral of the story:  Distraction is good for the soul, especially if soul food is included.

Folks (especially you, Athie)--I understand you're expecting self-help tips from me, and I understand (you have made your opinion clear, Athie) that you wish I would avoid being overly political.  But ( Read more... )