Adam’s Dog Blog

As I write this last chapter to the story of my life, I reflect on what a lucky dog I am. I have come a long way since the days when I was just a toddling little pup, trailing in Kierkegaard’s steps through the snow in Minnesota. My life has evolved amid work [...]

Another significant entry from my journal:
January 5, 2003
Dear Diary,
This has been an exciting night. I was sitting around here minding my own business when all of a sudden a bunch of fire trucks and the emergency rescue squad appeared outside my door!! Speaking of which…. my door now opens into an actual building!! [...]

From the Office of Adam Taylor, Ambassador to Canada.
August 8, 2002
Dear Diary:
I have spent the day in high level negotiations with Canadian representatives, Kira and Chief.
On the Chief Front:
Permission to sniff my butt was denied although muzzle smells resulted in polite but formal wags of the tail by both parties. When [...]

My life was to change considerably in August of 2002, when I received an unexpected diplomatic posting to Ottawa, Ontario. This posting had deeply personal implications for my family, which you can read about at:
http://www.dogsofthenorth.com/Wedding.html
This posting resulted in the merger of my pack, composed of cardigan welsh corgi sister, Daisy May, Aussie Shepherd mix [...]