Less distractions

Have you seen the information on Facebook and the Gilbert Media Group business page about J. Karl Brewick? In no time at all people will line up and say "Hey, I knew that guy way back when..." Cool thing is that all of us: Gideon, Michelle and Jenny, can say that and back it up with the blog archive (check it out, he's already been mentioned a few times!). We know Karl as a great guy and a friend but it's neat to get to see him in a different way too, as an artist. We've been on the phone during some of those long drawn-out editing sessions late at night. We've heard him have some serious talks with Reggie (it is NOT okay to eat his gear or torment the cats, Reggie).

In a lot of ways he is doing something that many people never will: he is pursuing what he is passionate about as a career. It's something to admire even if you don't know him at all. If you take a look at some of his work and see the creativity behind what he shoots, and how he does it (no, really - how DO you do some of that stuff, Karl?) you may understand what the rest of us around him already know. It is a special thing to watch unfold and we are lucky to have him here in Chicago right now. Jenny has a picture of his up on her office door. It is a picture of asparagus. Yes, you read that correctly: asparagus. It is symbolic of their friendship somehow. Something about the title of this blog post too - "less distractions" means something. It could be a philosophical way of creating the art itself (with less distractions), or it could just be what it is ;)

If you know anyone on Facebook or beyond, please share the information about Karl's work from the group page here (click for link to page). The unique limited edition prints at Pressure Cafe are available for purchase. Join the group, share the info, support a local artist and good friend.

Wednesday

Today was a pretty normal day for a standard adventure on our walk. I chased a squirrel that went up this tree.

I think fall is my favorite time right now because there are so many sticks on the ground! When I found some good ones we just stopped to sit in the park and enjoy the weather while I chewed on sticks.

It was a nice day but very windy at the lakefront. I caught a lot of scents in the wind that distracted me from the stick-chewing.

It was so nice to be outside while the weather is still so mild. The sun was so bright at the park as it was setting through the trees.

I was really thirsty from running around (Jenny said it was like I was trying to break her arm!). I could stand up enough to reach right into the drinking fountain and drink from the stream of water. It was good to stop for water before we finished our walk. I saw a few more dogs on our way from the park back to the house. A pug came into the park as we were leaving and we got to say hi to each other. Then I met Dylan and two small Shih Tzu dogs on the last part of our walk right before we got back to the building. I was so tired from all the fun that I had to lay down and take a break as we waited in the lobby for the elevator. Even our normal evening walks are so adventurous, so it is fun to write about them!

Reunion

Today me and mom and Jenny went on a big adventure to the reunion picnic for Wright-Way Rescue, where I came from. This was the first year I could go to the reunion so I was very excited. We rode in the Jeep with the back window rolled up so I got to see and smell lots of interesting things just on the ride up there.

I went to sleep for a while in the backseat when we were on the highway. It was a little noisy back there.
I couldn't wait to get out and see everything when we got to the forest preserve out in Lake County.
Here we are all ready to sign in and start meeting people.

I said hi to lots of dogs on our way to set things down in the shade. I got to participate in the best trick contest (I did a wave and high-five) and even tried going through a tunnel like the dogs who do agility. It was my first time ever trying that and I went through to get to mom on the other side!
There were all sorts of things going on throughout the day, including a raffle for the people. I was pretty tired by the end of the day when the raffle was going on so I just decided to lay down in the middle of the floor.

Here mom is telling me what a good, handsome boy I am.

The coolest thing about meeting all the dogs today was seeing a new dog named Rufus that looked a lot like me! We can't be from the same litter because we are different ages, but we looked so much alike mom and his dad couldn't get over it. Rufus is bigger than I am, and I don't normally like to play with bigger dogs, but I really liked him.

Right here I was chewing on Rufus and having a great time before we said goodbye for the day. We really wanted to run around and jump and play. I hope I get to see Rufus again some time so we can do all of that.

I got more treats before we left, and I waited patiently for the lady to hand me a tennis ball to take home.

I was so happy to have a new ball and be outside having fun that I just rolled all around by myself for a while. We had a lot of fun but we were all tired from the whole day so we packed up to head back home.

I was really glad I got to go to the reunion picnic this year. I wonder if I will be able to get in touch with any of my litter mates at some point because they took down our information. Hopefully we can meet some of my family and stay in touch with them! Wright-Way Rescue has a new facility in Niles, IL. If you are looking to adopt a new friend, you can find them on PetFinder or get more information from their site here. Please look into adoption if you are considering a new furry friend! There are a lot of great animals just like me that need homes too. I know my mom feels so lucky to have adopted me as a puppy from this organization, but I am the lucky one since I have a wonderful forever home!

Banking

Today I got to go somewhere I have never been before...the bank! I went to a Chase bank in Evanston and got to visit with the branch manager and district manager. They liked me. The branch manager even gave me a treat! I had to lay down on the ground to eat it while we were waiting in line. I think normal errands have to be more fun with me around. I mean, who knew going to the bank could be so neat? Lots of people stop to talk to me or ask questions about me. I love to visit with everybody and give them kisses whenever I can sneak one. We did some other errands after the bank, and got to visit with Gozo for a few minutes. We mostly ignored each other but one time I tried to get Gozo to play and he snapped at me and chased me! I thought it was pretty fun but I don't think he was in the mood to play, so I tried not to bother him too much. I was tired when I got home and mom took that picture of me all curled up in my "living room" dog bed (there's one in the bedroom too).