Maria and I got up early and dug out the cars, the mailbox, the back porch, the path to the pasture, the donkey and sheep feeders, and we shoved as much as we could of the heavily ice-encrusted snow, the very heavy kind.
My knee is sore but moving (I fell last night). I could still shovel.
Today is a Radio day for each of us, Maria will be on the radio twice, I’ll be on once, for my “Talking To Animals” broadcast.
This morning, 11 a.m. EDT, Maria will be interviewed by Thomas Toscano for an hour on WBTNAM, she will be talking about art and the creative life, and describe how she has worked to create her recycled art, from the humble potholders to the striking quilts. You can live stream her interview live or download a free Simple Radio app and just type in the station’s call letters, WBTNAM1370.
At one to 3 pm p.m., I’ll be live on “Talking To Animals” with Thomas. We’re going to talk about training (Maia will be calling in the second hour to talk with me about training Fate and Bud.) I’ll also be talking about dog intelligence: what are the most intelligent breeds, which make the best bets?
You can access this broadcast in several ways.
One: Live Stream it.
Two. Download a free radio app like Simple Radio.
Three: You can e-mail me with your questions and concerns – [email protected] – anytime, including during the show (I check my messages there, and before and after the program) and I will read your questions and concerns on the air.
Four: Please feel free to call. My favorite thing is to list carefully, gather facts about the caller and the dog, and, and make a hopefully intelligent diagnosis about the problem. This is community radio, it’s your show, it stands or falls on involvement and interaction.
There are two numbers to call: 802 442 1010 or 866 406 9286.
Five: You can hear a podcast of the broadcast: WBTNAM.US
Six: The broadcast is repeated on WBTNAM every Wednesday night from 8 to 10 p.m.
We are seeking to build a thoughtful, civil and useful program about animals. The experiment only works if you participate. I get the sense a lot of people are listening now, a good first step. So if you enjoy the program, please participate – calls or e-mail, [email protected].
And thanks. Maria and I often find that our creative lives converge. I am thrilled to have her as the first roving contributor of “Talking To Animals,” she is on every week in the second hour, we share our experiences living with animals and making difficult decisions together.
Today, she gets her own hour first. Why do I think this is a peek at the future?
Hi Jon, I live in England so cannot be part of your radio programme. However I would like to pose a question about dogs. I have always had dogs many different kinds, my daughter now has a beautiful Bull Mastiff. She is the most gentle sweet and affectionate dog that I have ever known. But of course like Bud she is not the prettiest dog, though like you I find beauty in her ugliness. I am wondering why people often react as if she is viscous, gathering small children and dogs into their arms or crossing the road to avoid her? Do you think it is her size (she weighs 45 kilos) or is it her bull dog looks? I have to say I have fallen in love with this breed, we have loved all our dogs dearly, but she is just the most adorable sweet natured girl ever. Perhaps you’d let me know your musings if you decide to use this question. Thank you so much, with love from England x
Pauline, you can hear the program in England, but please send your question to my e-mail, [email protected], as requested, I can’t handle them of of Facebook, thanks
Cute, cute Bud. Now that’s the epitome of “snuggle.” I almost missed him- Perfect camouflage. He would win hands down at hide and seek.