Tag Archives: Perdita Whacknoodle

I’m a Dog—So Why Do I Write Books?

Posted on December 14, 2012 by whacknoodle

I have heard humans mutter about my writing. They wonder why I do it, and some of them even think that I do NOT really compose my own works! Imagine! Did Eudora Welty have to endure such comments? Does John … Continue reading →

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Why This Dog Loves the Weekend

Posted on December 8, 2012 by whacknoodle

My translator and I have been discussing my love for the weekend. And my excitement at Christmastime. He says I am a lazy dog and that weekends are no different to me than any other day. Now, how would HE … Continue reading →

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Why I Creatify the Boring English Language

Posted on December 6, 2012 by whacknoodle

If you read my books, you know that I often enhance the English language by creatifying words. My translator, Laura, is upset by this. So I will explain. I am a Dog. Thus,  I am obviously a master of the … Continue reading →

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Would a Dog Steal 800 Bags Of Dog Food?

Posted on December 4, 2012 by whacknoodle

Would a dog steal 800 bags of dog food? I think not! For one thing, why would we want it? I was perusing the news today and saw the alarming story that someone–humans, I assume–had stolen 800 bags of dog … Continue reading →

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For Happiness at Home, Here is My First Dog Manifesto

Posted on December 3, 2012 by whacknoodle

Too many humans just don’t understand their place in the world. Oddly, they feel superior to dogs–something that is clearly not supported by the observable facts. These misguided humans do not understand the master/helper situation as it really exists, and … Continue reading →

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A Dog Quote To Remember. Perdita Gives a Bark-Out

Posted on November 29, 2012 by whacknoodle

My humans are fans of a properly named restaurant in Gainesville, Georgia. A person of obvious wisdom called it the Two Dog Cafe, although even one dog would have been enough, if you ask me. I believe these humans are … Continue reading →

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‘The Bark.’ My Haiku For Today

Posted on November 28, 2012 by whacknoodle

Like all great poets, I am inspired by daily events. And like all dogs, I always keep up with all the news through the network. Of course, humans can’t understand how complex our system is, so I write poems to … Continue reading →

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My Sonnet for The Day: The Cat Who Preens Outside the Fence

Posted on November 27, 2012 by whacknoodle

It is harder for a dog to be a writer than for a human. All the human has to do is wander to the computer and whack away, but I have to wait until I can transmit my opus to … Continue reading →

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Another Poem About A Day In My Dog Life

Posted on November 26, 2012 by whacknoodle

You know I am a dog writer of books, and sometimes I am even a poet. And you know what they say–writing poetry is hard because you have to sweat over every word to be sure it’s perfect. (Of course … Continue reading →

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I Am A Poetic Dog. A Thanksgiving Haiku

Posted on November 23, 2012 by whacknoodle

Some days I feel proseish (but not prosaic!), but today I am inspired by what happened in my dog bowl today, so I burst forth with a perfect Haiku. Some say I am bragging on myself but I do not … Continue reading →

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