WESTMINISTER KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW

I just love watching this show from beginning to end. This is but one of the categories. The people who own these dogs go all out. They are groomed beautifully, healthy, active, and often adorable.

WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW 2026

The150th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan is happening January 31 & February 2-3, 2026 in New York City,

MY ARCHIVES HOLD THE SECRETS OF SO VERY MANY MISTRESSES!

If you want a fast way to learn who has been elected to the Mistress of the Month Pantheon here - and sometimes Mantress of the Month or Honorary Mistress of the Month here at Mistress Manifesto, go to PAGES and choose GUIDE!  - Missy

LOVE A PUP !

 

HAVING A MERRY DOGGY CHRISTMAS : IT'S NATIONAL MUTT DAY!

It's Holiday Season, the end of another year, and what I want to do is relax. And when I think of relaxation, I think of my dog. 

She is no longer with us, but my every day with her was a better day because of her. 

I remember a day that was so intense, I had a splitting headache.  

I started thinking about her as I sat in traffic. How I had to get home to feed her - How she would be there to greet me - The way she played - Her pretty face - How much I loved her -; The headache evaporated, just went right away, along with my bad mood.

Not everyone can own a dog. If you rent it can be difficult to find a dog-friendly apartment. But I want to suggest to you that if you do love dogs, you volunteer to foster one, and see how that goes. Many cities now offer fostering programs or adoption without having to put the animal in a shelter, as shelters can be traumatizing. You can save a dog's life by giving it some time away from the shelter.  

And, well, having a dog is beyond loving it and caring for it and it doing the same for you. There's responsibilities and money involved. It needs medical care, good food and treats, baths and grooming, but there is also lots of reward. Having a dog, having to walk it, is excellent for your health. Having a dog can open conversations with others. You can meet people, other dog lovers. 

But ah, I'm suggesting that when you adopt a dog and do this for yourself and the dog. It's OK to ask someone else to get one for you, but please don't surprise anyone by gifting them a pet without their approval!

Consider what your priorities are. Some dogs are for protection. Some dogs are officially service or companion animals. Some dogs will mainly sleep on your lap. One of my friends says her dog picks her boyfriends.

This month we're going to have ourselves a merry doggy Christmas and explore some options for you!  And we start with NATIONAL MUTT DAY!

NATIONAL MUTT DAY IS TODAY!

Woof! Woof!

Missy  

PS: I have carefully chosen to link to organizations that I believe in! 

THE DIVINE SARAH BERNHARDT FILM TRAILOR AKA LA DIVINE

IMBD : THE DIVINE SARAH BERNHARDT FILM

I note that there's been some commentary that this film, staring Sandrine Kiberlain, isn't exactly accurate in its portrayal, but then again, most "biographical" films do have their particular viewpoint and there are limits in what can be focused upon in the limited time of one. This French film is said to focus on the world famous stage actress at the height of her fame.

WOMEN WITH GRAPES AND FRUIT

By Alphonse Mucha

An image of plenty, a bodacious women, bountiful fruit and grapes...

GIVE THANKS

SARAH BERNHARDT -1917 - MOTHERS OF FRANCE - MERES FRANCAISES : FILM SUPPORTING FRANCE IN WORLD WAR I

Born in 1844, by 1917 Sarah Bernhardt was in her sixties... She was a stage actress who made it into silent films and some consider her to be the best actress of all time. I can't make that judgement but I see Sarah as someone whose notoriety propelled her to fame also. 

She had a leg amputated but insisted on being carried to the front lines!

SARAH BERNHARDT'S MEMOIR : MY DOUBLE LIFE : ON PROJECT GUTENBERG

GUTENBERG ORG : SARAH BERNHARDT : MY DOUBLE LIFE 

Ma Double Vie (My Double Life) was published in 1907.  However, scholars don't think it's the most accurate account of Sarah Bernhardt's life. Still, I always think it's important to consider what a person has to say about themselves because who knows a person better?

I think it's interesting the way the book is described in Project Gutenberg: "The book chronicles the extraordinary life and career of the renowned French actress, emphasizing her personal experiences, challenges, and the pivotal moments that shaped her into a theatrical legend. The memoir touches upon themes of childhood, resilience, and the performing arts, offering readers an intimate look at the woman behind the iconic performances. The opening of the memoir introduces Bernhardt's tumultuous early years, revealing the absence of parental care as her mother frequently traveled and left her in the care of a nurse. Bernhardt reflects on her childhood experiences in Brittany, her relationships with her family, and a serious incident during her infancy that required her mother’s hurried return. The narrative sets the tone for Bernhardt's later struggles and triumphs, detailing her feelings of abandonment and the longing for familial affection. As the opening progresses, it hints at her eventual journey towards becoming a prominent actress, interspersing her childhood memories with vivid descriptions of her environment and the care she received from her nurse."