In vogue

Vivien is a keen observer of fashion trends.

Within earshot

As Woody Allen said, "80% of success is just showing up."

Four-leg drive

Be patient, Vivien.

Guard worthy

Vivien's latest favorite treat

Sun creep

Why bother!

Dexterity

The Benebone challenge

Chill fighter

Appreciative

Law enforcement

The watcher

If A, then B

Vivien knows the routine

We are not amused

That look!

Tried and true

Life's simple pleasures

Just wait

Spring's a long way off!

Bob-A-Lot

Vivien's first crack was about 6 minutes.

My tips for mastering Bob-A-Lot

1. Stay close to your human while he fills it up. He usually drops some kibble on the kitchen floor.

2. Try to keep it in the best lit portions of the room so you don't miss any kibble (and see #4, below).

3. Push it in one direction so you don't have to shift your line of attack. I prefer counterclockwise.

4. When finished scour the room for any bits of kibble that might have escaped you initially.

5. Before retreating to your post-meal rest spot, stay next to Bob until your human picks it up. He sometimes notices that a kibble or two remain in Bob, and he'll tilt it to empty it for you.

The clock watcher

One of Vivien's distinct looks

The sentry

Ten-hut!

Suspicious

She's right.

Comfort

So would I.

Political

I had no idea Vivien thought about these things.

Favorite spots

Like clockwork

Gaia girl

Sensory overload

The braggart

Prideful

The critic

Vivien's losing patience.

Neighborhood watch

And she sleeps with one eye open!

Wardrobe concern

Vivien takes pride in her appearance.

Rain gear

A dry but unhappy camper

The sentinel

Her spot for a perfect view of the kitchen.

Mind meld

We do become one, don't we.

Yoga dog

Vivien's mellowing out.

Math geek

Today a circle, tomorrow . . .  

Alternative

Another way to skin a cat.

Peripheral vision

Vivien can detect stealth!

A missed holiday

Sorry, Vivien.

The nearness of you

My puppy-dog

Exercise

I can relate, Vivien.

Show-off

Indeed!

Say cheese!

You're so pretty!

Relief

And on the shady side

The critical thinker

Not true, Vivien.

Exhausted

Struggling to keep her eyes open.

Taught well

Energy conservation

Red

Pretty girl in any color

Daggers

Cold!

Sick of summer

Amen to that!

Breezy

Vivien knows the lay of the homeland.

Fortress

Desperately seeking peace

The MacGyvered pillow

Where there's a will . . . 

Staredown

Are you up for it?

Peekaboo!

Good enough

Countdown

Morning walk + breakfast + sunny spot do it every time.

Lost in time

Three hours to go, Vivien.