Russ Ryan's Blog, page 24
September 19, 2013
Talking Animals in ALL CAPS!
Like its funny dog blog cousins, Texts From Dog and Dogshaming, what started out as a Tumblr blog has now become a book — Talking Animals in All Caps by Justin Valmassoi.
But beware: THESE VARMINTS ARE VERY OUTSPOKEN!
Filed under: Dog Books, Dog Cartoons, Dog Humor Tagged: dogshaming, justin valmassoi, talking animals in all caps, texts from dog
September 16, 2013
Not Just About Dogs…
Delia Ephron, sister of the late romantic comedy legend, Nora Ephron, has a new book out called Sister Mother Husband Dog, Etc. It’s more about human family members than dogs — but still an enjoyable read. You can read my full review here.
And don’t judge the book by its cover, even if it does bear a remarkably similar jacket to the recent lit hit, Mother Daughter Me by Katie Hafner (right).
Filed under: Dog Books, Dog Memoir, Dog Non-Fiction Tagged: delia ephron, katie hafner, mother daughter...
September 11, 2013
Take A Chance On A “Bad” Dog?
They say there is no such thing as bad dogs — just bad owners. However, the reality is much more complicated, as some dog owners don’t always get the pick of the litter, so to speak.
Rachel Maizes looks back on the last 14 years with her ‘difficult’ dog, Chance, a wily Aussie Shepherd mix. (New York Times)
Filed under: Dog Books, Dog Memoir, Dog News Stories Tagged: bad dog, nyt, rachel maizes
September 9, 2013
Paper Pups?
If you can’t take your dog to work, then maybe you could get crafty and create a paper clone of him/her…
Learn all about it with Paper Pups: 35 Dogs to Cut, Copy & Fold by Hiroshi Hayakawa! (Barkbox)
Filed under: Dog Books, Dog Cartoons, Dog How-To Books, Dog Humor Tagged: 35 dogs to cut copy fold, paper pups
September 4, 2013
It’s Just A Dog Is Just An Amazon Bestseller!
As the dog days of summer have finally come to an end, I would like to send out a HUGE THANK YOU to all those who purchased a Kindle or paperback copy of It’s Just A Dog — in which 50% of sales were donated to Muttville Senior Dog Rescue during the 3-month launch.
And on top of supporting Muttville, you’ve also helped the book become an Amazon Bestseller (alongside some very cool cats)! Thanks again so much — we couldn’t have done it without you!
Filed under: Dog Books, Dog Humor, Dog Novel, It...
August 29, 2013
Microfinancing for Mutts!
As the dog days of summer come to an end, this is the last weekend to grab yourself a copy of It’s Just A Dog (on Kindle, $0.99 or paperback, $8.99) to have your purchase benefit Muttville Senior Dog Rescue. And to go out on a high note, I’m donating 100% of my royalties this week thru Labor Day, September 2, 2013.
Of course, if you’d like to help Muttville even more, you can donate directly or attend their fall party fundraiser, Moolah For Mutts!
Filed under: Dog Books, Dog Humor, Dog Novel, I...
August 27, 2013
RCA Dog Needs An iPod!
If Apple wants to hear any new marketing campaign ideas, perhaps they should do a remix of the classic Nipper the RCA Dog wearing an iPod? Dogs can rock, too! (Apple poster courtesy of DPVintage)
Filed under: Dog Art Dog Pictures, Dog Videos Tagged: apple, ipod, nipper, poster, rca dog
August 26, 2013
Letters To and From My Dog…?
A few weeks ago, a great Goodreads friend recommended a dog book to me called A Letter To My Dog by Robin Layton, so I gladly put it on my GR shelf. And then over the weekend, I noticed that Brainpickings re-published an old letter by E.B. White (a.k.a., the author of Charlotte’s Web) — which was written under the pseudonym of his dog, Daisy.
So if you’re bored of social networking — your new best pen pal might just be lying at your feet!
Filed under: Dog Books, Dog Humor, Dog Memoir Tagged: a...
August 22, 2013
Old Buddy Dog Sculpture
Frolicking in the shadows of The Golden Gate Bridge, SFMOMA has installed a series of abstract steel sculptures by the artist, Mark Di Suvero. Apparently though, many of the local dog walkers aren’t happy about these gigantic metal monuments taking up valuable space for the dogs to run and play; however, they might appreciate that one of the sculptures titled, Old Buddy (seen below), was named after the artist’s late dog.
And if you look even closer at the silver back legs of the sculpture, y...
August 20, 2013
Museum Cat Show!
Every dog cat has its day — and the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia are giving their ex-stray cats (who once lived in the museum’s basement) their due in a very special International cat art exhibit. (NYT; pic from AnimalNewyork.com)
Filed under: Dog Art Dog Pictures, For Cats Only! Tagged: cats, new york times, state hermitage museum
