My life seems to be evolving in a new direction since I adopted my little dog a year ago.

He is a Velcro Dog in the most literal way. Which makes knitting a bit of a challenge. To put it mildly!

It appears that what started as a knitting blog may become a “tribute to my dogs” blog. I hope my many readers don’t mind. (That means you, mom)

He inspires me to be a better person. And he has inspired me to dig out my art supplies. I am brushing up on my skills with the goal of a portrait that celebrates the way this tiny dog has changed my life.

The photo above is a portrait of my last dog, a watercolor I painted almost twenty years ago. It hangs in my living room and brings my memories of her to life every time I see it.

My sweet Rougie ❤