So nice to have a 6 day break from academia . . . I'm able to spend some time with my dog sketching at last! This is Portland; an adorable Cocker with the most amazing blue eyes.

Here is what Maxie's breakfast looks like most mornings. He has extensive allergies, therefore he needs prednisone. The prednisone suppresses the thyroid, hence the thyroxin - according to everyone we talk to, an enormous belt of it. Then the goop for his yeasty ears. Whew. Dog.