You've heard the excuse that the "dog ate my homework?" Annie has already eaten many homework assignments of our kids .... and that research under my card table desk - Annie has eaten most of it by now as well.
Damn. My wife tells me Annie is a corgi-terrier mix ... not a "corky-terrier mix." Annie should have caught that in her proof-reading duties. She doesn't even know what type of dog she is.
Also, photo credit goes to Carrie Rice. I don't have a cell phone with a camera. I have a circa 2007 flip phone.
My family tells me that. Annie's full name is actually Annie Elizabeth Rice so she's partially named for Queen Elizabeth (that, or my mother-in-law, Elizabeth).
Yes, I could put a "hit squad" on certain rooms in the house, but that would take away two hours from saving the world with my "research," posts and writing proper. Plus, every day I have to spend two hours picking up after Annie's little household tornados. Then it's time to go get the kids at school ... and after all that I'm so exhausted I have to start drinking (just kidding). It's actually time to go play catch with Jack - note the baseball underneath our computer screen.
I'll pit your Annie against our Maddie any day. Maddie is a rescue Belgian Malinois. We thought she was a mutt until someone smarter than we are saw her for who she actually is. Seriously, I like how Annie thinks!!!
I love the name Maddie. Our daughter is Maggie. She's going to play the lead in the musical production of "Dear Edwina" on Tuesday. I'll get my wife to take some photos and write a glowing review later!
Pickle Jack McCoy also has a small but funny part in the production. Maybe both will be discovered by Hollywood talent scouts and they can nab a few big parts in the next Disney movies? I'll of course get them out of the business before they become spoiled and dysfunctional child stars.
Welcome! We have heard a lot about Bill’s many FB friends who mostly live in and around his neck of the woods. I don’t know if you know this....but Bill could really use some advertising on FB to direct some of that traffic here. He misses writing for “the locals” I gather from his musings. If y’all are as amazing as Mr Rice it could be an amazing adventure!
Thanks for this encouragement/suggestion. It does kind of bother me that most people who should be my "best market" of readers (people I've known for decades and who I tried to follow on FB) ... aren't even aware of my freelance writing and journalism efforts ... because of the algorithms.
I'd go crazy if I couldn't peck out a few silly pieces. I use to make posts like this on Facebook ... but then that option was periodically "suspended." Substack became a "work-around."
When it's my turn to write, Annie sits on the leather couch in my little study/office or right underneath my chair. I pet her and talk to her as I write and she tells me, "Good job, Bill."
When I need a break or need to think about my next paragraphs, I step outside and she goes with me. Sometimes she even does her business outside ... which is always the high point of my days.
Substack for me is the reverse of Facebook...” quality, not quantity.” I just posted on FB addressing Fauci’s interview with the NY Slimes... Fauci’s words “ Something clearly went wrong”.... FB blocked it. No snarky remarks fro me, just Fauci’s words... I’m slowly transitioning away. On an immature note, I hope Zuckerberg suffers the consequences of his autocratic actions.
As you know Bill, those terriers are the best rat catchers - a great thing since there seems to be many 2 legged ones around trying to control our lives . Annie looks like "sweetness in the belly" to me and Sage is really a Shih Tzu ... glad to see typos because it's a human trait so far .... my 42 birds just kept pecking the wrong keys .
They probably wanted to read the article and they've probably heard some buzz in their canine networks on Annie's previous writings ... If anyone recruits us a paid subscriber, we can send you an autographed photo of Annie. In about 9 more months, she'll probably be penning her memoirs.
With all the heavy subjects/issues we all face these days, your Stack today is perfect! Levity is good for the soul. Enjoyed reading about sweet Annie as well as your reader friends’ comments.
(Sub-stack comments are a cut above any on any other platforms imho)
If you want to know why our stories include so many typos and grammatically-incorrect sentences, Annie is also in charge of copy-editing.
Way to blameshift!!🤣🤣My husband always blames the dogs, too!
You've heard the excuse that the "dog ate my homework?" Annie has already eaten many homework assignments of our kids .... and that research under my card table desk - Annie has eaten most of it by now as well.
😂😂😂
Damn. My wife tells me Annie is a corgi-terrier mix ... not a "corky-terrier mix." Annie should have caught that in her proof-reading duties. She doesn't even know what type of dog she is.
Also, photo credit goes to Carrie Rice. I don't have a cell phone with a camera. I have a circa 2007 flip phone.
Queen Elizabeth loved her Corgis!
My family tells me that. Annie's full name is actually Annie Elizabeth Rice so she's partially named for Queen Elizabeth (that, or my mother-in-law, Elizabeth).
Bless your heart
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Ha! But true.
Yes he does!! And a maid!
Doesn't he stay home.
Mr Mom ?
Umm, yes... you’ll have to discuss his daily agenda 😂
Yes, I could put a "hit squad" on certain rooms in the house, but that would take away two hours from saving the world with my "research," posts and writing proper. Plus, every day I have to spend two hours picking up after Annie's little household tornados. Then it's time to go get the kids at school ... and after all that I'm so exhausted I have to start drinking (just kidding). It's actually time to go play catch with Jack - note the baseball underneath our computer screen.
Everybody loves Bill
Hmmm. I should stop making Substack posts and pitch a sitcom idea? ... Alas, it's already been done.
I've already pitched my wife on my latest idea - Struggling Substack author by day, struggling stand-up comedian by night.
No stand-up comedian is doing Covid humor so I would have a monopoly on the subject.
This was just a thought ...
https://billricejr.substack.com/p/im-thinking-about-changing-careers
Ha
I envision Ray Romano.
Give send go- that way he might get the money!😆
Hi Annie! We love you!
Okay, I'm sucking up to the dog-lover demo.
Annie’s ears! The best! Great thing to read first thing in the morning.
They reflect her mood! Sometimes, they’re horizontal, sometimes they’re just whirling dervishes.
I'll pit your Annie against our Maddie any day. Maddie is a rescue Belgian Malinois. We thought she was a mutt until someone smarter than we are saw her for who she actually is. Seriously, I like how Annie thinks!!!
I love the name Maddie. Our daughter is Maggie. She's going to play the lead in the musical production of "Dear Edwina" on Tuesday. I'll get my wife to take some photos and write a glowing review later!
“Maddie” is short for either Madeleine or Madison depending on whether you ask me or my husband.
Yes! Pictures and a review of “Dear Edwina,” please!!!! 😁
Pickle Jack McCoy also has a small but funny part in the production. Maybe both will be discovered by Hollywood talent scouts and they can nab a few big parts in the next Disney movies? I'll of course get them out of the business before they become spoiled and dysfunctional child stars.
Nice to see you here..I guessed you had probably moved to Substack from FB... not stalking, we are FB friends. It’s nice to “see” you.
The truth is on Substack.
True! And so much more civil! I sent you a DM on FB. I always admired your posts for taking the high road.
Welcome! We have heard a lot about Bill’s many FB friends who mostly live in and around his neck of the woods. I don’t know if you know this....but Bill could really use some advertising on FB to direct some of that traffic here. He misses writing for “the locals” I gather from his musings. If y’all are as amazing as Mr Rice it could be an amazing adventure!
Thanks for this encouragement/suggestion. It does kind of bother me that most people who should be my "best market" of readers (people I've known for decades and who I tried to follow on FB) ... aren't even aware of my freelance writing and journalism efforts ... because of the algorithms.
Too fabulous!!
Well, I’ll be doggoned!
Ha! I think our little newsletter will end up having the funniest posters, which is our secret growth sauce.
In today’s political landscape, levity is a saving grace.
I'd go crazy if I couldn't peck out a few silly pieces. I use to make posts like this on Facebook ... but then that option was periodically "suspended." Substack became a "work-around."
When it's my turn to write, Annie sits on the leather couch in my little study/office or right underneath my chair. I pet her and talk to her as I write and she tells me, "Good job, Bill."
When I need a break or need to think about my next paragraphs, I step outside and she goes with me. Sometimes she even does her business outside ... which is always the high point of my days.
Substack for me is the reverse of Facebook...” quality, not quantity.” I just posted on FB addressing Fauci’s interview with the NY Slimes... Fauci’s words “ Something clearly went wrong”.... FB blocked it. No snarky remarks fro me, just Fauci’s words... I’m slowly transitioning away. On an immature note, I hope Zuckerberg suffers the consequences of his autocratic actions.
Blocking someone's own words. People need to see who the real threat is here.
Yup. 💯 %%!,
As you know Bill, those terriers are the best rat catchers - a great thing since there seems to be many 2 legged ones around trying to control our lives . Annie looks like "sweetness in the belly" to me and Sage is really a Shih Tzu ... glad to see typos because it's a human trait so far .... my 42 birds just kept pecking the wrong keys .
Haha. Right as I began to read this my boys were digging in at my feet with their bones.
Good day to everyone!
They probably wanted to read the article and they've probably heard some buzz in their canine networks on Annie's previous writings ... If anyone recruits us a paid subscriber, we can send you an autographed photo of Annie. In about 9 more months, she'll probably be penning her memoirs.
Funny stuff. Love your co-author.
Love it ❤️👅👅👅 (we have a corgi)
So it's not a "corkie" ... live and learn.
Beautiful and articulate looking dog. I instantly love her! ♥️
Thank God, you have a dog! I get sick of all the cat people.
She's a little cutie, too!
I'm definitely a dog person.
pathetic sappy dog people make me iller than watching the view
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With all the heavy subjects/issues we all face these days, your Stack today is perfect! Levity is good for the soul. Enjoyed reading about sweet Annie as well as your reader friends’ comments.
(Sub-stack comments are a cut above any on any other platforms imho)
I agree about the comments!
It's good to have her staring at the computer. It gives you time to stare out of the window!