Heather, I just wanted to thank you for Barkums. I got three dates as we walked home through Chelsea last night. Barkums is a stud magnet. I think it might have something to do with the static electricity.

Solidly, Barkums is a cute pooch!

I wonder, though, about its skin... Does Barkums require a moisturizer? I'm thinking something silicon-based... probably. Obviously, I'd be concerned about the final size of its Barkums once fully... inflated... given the size of those paws!

Hopefully, with winter slowly (and painfully) transitioning into spring, the need to check for dingleberries is diminishing.

I can but only wish Perry the best in attracting those persons with an affinity for... mylar!?! (Crossing fingers) one of these might even be Mr. Right - after a healthy dose of Mr. Wrong, though, no doubt and as is often the case.

"I had a dream but it turned to dust
And what I thought was love
That must have been lust
I was living in style
[with my dog called Barkums]
When the walls fell in
And when I played my hand
I looked like a joker
[for all I had was mylars]
Turn around fate must have woke her
'Cause lady luck she was waiting outside the door"

And naturally, Perry's winning...

I would be smiling like Barkums if I was on the other end of Perry's leash as well.