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January 1, 2017

GrrRuff!  It's me, Chenny Director of Good-news, here at 1st Chinese Herbs.

Happy New Year to one and all. Can you believe it is already 2017?  I know another year has gone, even though it feels like 7 years to me.

At the stroke of midnight, it signals another year, and that can only mean one thing. It is time for my annual physical. Yes, I go every year.

My visit started with a nice chat with Dr. M, as I always do. First thing that she says, is "How is my handsome pal? "Well, I love compliments, so I give her one right back. Ruff, woof, which is doing fine and loving my new job as Director of Good-news.   Dr. M, gives me the once-over and says, "My heart is good, my eyes are good, my liver is good. "I am thinking alright, I am good, let's go, but then I hear those three dreaded words. Lose some weight. Lose weight, me, Director of Good-news, D.O.G.? How can this be... she had her thumb on the scales. I have never had these words spoken to me before. Me, the picture of health. Me! There is some kind of mistake, or maybe an early April Fool's joke.  I have the speed of a Greyhound, the alertness of an German Shepard, the cunning of a  Border Collie, and the appetite of a Siberian Husky. Oh, that is where I have gone wrong. Appetite!

Losing two pounds, that is chopped liver. (Got to stop thinking about food)  Me, being Director of Good-news, can

do this by Summer. As I have a cunning plan, and that is good-news. Easy Peasy!  My walks will increase from 30 minutes to 45 minutes .Fantastic! I will get to see my friends more often, as well as mark my territory, and the best news is all be spending more time with Mom.

I have to admit I am not sure how I'd gained 2 pounds in one year. I scurried hither and thither to greet each person as they come in the office, running as fast as I can to get to them. As soon as I hear "Where is D.O.G. (Director of Good-news) coming from the hallway, I run like a Grey Hound to get there quick. When I'm not greeting everyone I am giving my best tail wag to ensure the UPS driver sees me, and I get a treat to boot...... oh, I guess that is going to have to stop. Mystery Solved.....note to self tell UPS driver to get non fattening treats.  

The bottom line is I will start doing the extra walks now, then by Summer, I will be back in excellent order, and on top of my game.

Ah, as I sit here assessing the hopes and dreams for 2017 I see only good positive things. Though I have to wonder what outfit Mom is going to dress me in to keep me warm during these longer walks.Though I protest with every ounce of my chiseled body I still have to wear my reflective jacket. Here is what I had to wear last night as it was 20 degrees.

To make sure that I keep on my walking schedule I'm going to make a doggie chart, a little log and put a paw print on it as I complete the walk. Maybe even have a little goal where I can get a big bone when I've completed 5 miles.

You know a bone is a Director of Good-news (D.O.G.) best friend. The other thing I may do as director of good news is place encouraging notes on how great I am doing, and how dog gone handsome I am.

I believe my plan of action is in place.
1. Longer Walks

2. Reduced UPS Drivers Dog Treats

3. Put encouraging notes up

4. Set Goals

5. Stick to those goals even in cold weather, by wearing a hat.  Maybe not that red and blue hat, but a gentleman's hat.

By June I will be two pounds lighter, I will have the agility of a double jointed dancing poodle, and the satisfaction of being able to out run the cat.

Keep those comments coming, I love to read them.

Faithfully Yours

Chenny

Director of Good-news (D.O.G.)