I’ve always had a soft spot in my heart for Boston terriers. I had one when I was a senior in high school, dear Bridget, and scamp that I was I went off away from home and left her with my mother, who had no admiration for the dog. She ended up going back to the breeder. I try to be a better caretaker these days. Anyway, I admire these dogs. This one was pretty bold, and even though it looks like he’s about to be overwhelmed by a bigger dog, he ended up chewing on his stick without interference.

Boston terrier with large stick. Lookout fellow, you're about to be dive-bombed!
Jig can usually be counted on to be entertaining, but the starkness of the original photo brought special effects to mind. So here is Jig, altered slightly using a Photoship filter.

Jig at the dog park lake - smudge stick Photoshop effect.
What a beautiful park this is! Part of the local Parks & Recreation facilities, the park is many acres of chain link-fenced lawn and woods, with access to a large lake. We’ll certainly be visiting this again before we leave.

Ken and Border collies walking on the green.
On her second birthday Genie had her first visit to a dog park. This is the ultimate of dog parks, in my opinion, though it was also my first visit to a dog park. All the dogs we encountered were happy and well socialized with other dogs. The park is beautiful! Genie, who’s very happy never to see a lake, was quite content doing all the running and sniffing she could do.

Genie pauses before taking off again at the dog park.