A few weeks ago, reading some Billy Collins, I came across his description of a dog “porpoising through the snow.” Beautifully apt.
Today on Whiskey River I read this wonderful Mary Oliver poem. We’re facing a major snowstorm tonight, and I can almost see already how Crispin will illustrate this one. Dinah likes snow well enough, but she prefers to view it from her regal seat at the top step of the back porch.
The Storm
Now through the white orchard my little dog
romps, breaking the new snow
with wild feet.
Running here running there, excited,
hardly able to stop, he leaps, he spins
until the white snow is written upon
in large, exuberant letters,
a long sentence, expressing
the pleasures of the body in this world.
Oh, I could not have said it better
– Mary Oliver
Happy snow day, everybody, and every dog!
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August 31, 2011 at 1:58 pm
Jed
Hi!
I’ve enjoyed exploring your site! I too am a dog lover. I’m also a filmmaker at Columbia University in NYC and recently made a short romantic comedy about a guy who thinks his dog can talk. It’s called, “Dear Dog, I Love You”, and it stars a very special rescued dog. We plan to use the finished product to raise support for shelters and the rescue process.
Because of your interest in the dog community, I wondered if you might do a post to your readers on your site or facebook about my film. We’ve already shot the movie, but need some assistance with the post-production and therefore have started a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds.
This is a special film because it stars the up and coming dog actor Paul Newman. A few short years ago, Paul Newman was found tied and starved in an abandoned garage. He was rescued by Suzanne Fitch of Mid-Atlantic Basset Hound Rescue, where he was matched with his wonderful trainer and caretaker, Karen. Now Paul Newman is one of the smartest and most talented dogs I know.
Please check out the trailer and campaign here:
Because of his amazing story, we think this is a great opportunity to draw attention to the animal rescue community. As mentioned above, once we finish our film, we hope to share it with shelters and the rescue community in hopes that some of the proceeds made from the film can help take care of dogs in need.
I understand if you don’t do these sorts of things on your website, but would appreciate any little shout out you could give. Please let me know if you have any questions or if I can provide any further information for you.
Thanks!
Jed
October 7, 2011 at 9:00 am
nemo
its a great poam too bad you didnt post the poam too 🙂