Today it was bitching cold (Why does it bother me to use a word that denotes a female dog? Should I allow people to co-opt what I am into something pejorative?). But the sun was shining.
The five ladies who showed up walked about Olmos Park again this week, which was fitting given that one of the members, Susan Gragg (she of the ski poles) has put her hat in the ring for OP mayor. All of us—along with WWT Pat Semmes--who is also on the OP Council--are behind Susan 100 percent.
But Susan’s not the only one to put her hat in the ring. This week Mary got an email from a former co-worker, Anita Flores, offering to support me in a run for El Rey Fido. The contest is a fund-raiser for the Humane Society of San Antonio and the dog who raises the most money is crowned El Rey Fido, meaning the dog king. Of course in my case, I would be La Reina Fido, meaning the dog queen. It has a nice ring don’t you think?
Given that I was a rescue dog I can certainly get behind the Humane Society, which benefits orphaned dogs and cats. (Well I’m not as keen on saving cats but I guess they shouldn’t have to scavenge on the streets either.) If you would like to show your support both for the Humane Society and yours truly, the web page address where you can donate in my name is http://www.firstgiving.com/maryfisher1.
Please donate. I’d love to one-up my famous cousin Sadie, who just won the Westminster Dog Show at Madison Square Garden. (When Mary talked to her cousin, Sadie’s owner, she said that in addition to opening the stock market, Sadie got to meet Donald Trump the day after she won. Given Sadie’s incredibly glossy coat—cited by the judge—maybe she shared some hair tips with The Donald. He could certainly use some).
After the walk, Mary’s ran by her grandchildren’s school to give almost-two-year-old Maxwell a dose of antibiotic for an ear infection while I waited in the car. He looked jaunty wearing a baseball hat backwards just like his uncle Maverick did at that age.
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