Fushimi Inari-taisha, Kyoto Three, wrapped in bags, rest -- while their family hikes through ten thousand torii. ———- Sannomiya, Kobe The tiniest pups for sale! Too bad they cost three hundred-thousand yen. ———- Takeshita Dori, Harajuku, Tokyo In Harajuku everyone is so trendy, even dogs wear shades.
Plaza San Francisco, Cusco Will I get fleas from petting you? I do not know–– but it is worth it. ---------- La Esquina Cafe-Bakery, Ollantaytambo New friend, café dog, dines with and then escorts us to the train station. ---------- Citadel, Machu Picchu Friendly pack of pups welcome us to the Incas' most
Elm Street + Tenney Street Two humans talking when the small dog sneezes. Man stops to say: "Bless you."
Lorimer Street + Powers Street Giant retriever crammed into smallest patch of shade. It's too damn hot.
The Brooklyn-Bound L Train People care more for pit bull than homeless owners: "Does he need water?"
McCarren Park, by Lorimer Street Your owner holds you, her teeth clenching a cup, as she flies on skateboard.
77th Street + 3rd Avenue Glamorous poodle– glancing over her shoulder– fur blowing in breeze.
Shout out to all my students who found my blog this year. Happy summer, people! Enjoy! A special shoutout to the student who wrote her own dog haiku in my honor (you know who you are): Thanks for a great year, kids! I
1796 Massachusetts Avenue I, inside bagel shop; you on the curb, looking
I was interviewed by The Nobleman! As the former Editor-in-Chief of the Nobles literary arts magazine, Calliopé, I was a little uneasy at first about talking with our rival publication, but it was actually a blast. Check it out. Shout out to my interviewer, William