New Girl Friends

Shandy met some great new friends at the art fair today.

The girls had just finished coloring the SSR fans they're holding and kindly agreed to pose with Shandy. Thanks, girls. Great smiles!

Bucktown Art Fair

It's a gorgeous day so Shandy's getting a bath and then we're going to visit the Sit Stay Read booth at the Bucktown Arts Fest. I'll plan to get a photo of her helping out and post it later today.

Shandy's Officemate, Finn

Most days Shandy shares her mornings with Finn, a beautiful Irish setter. Finn's mom, Kottie, is the Sit Stay Read program manager.

Finn likes to lay by the front door and watch the world go by. Sometimes he barks at dogs or people on the street but Kottie's teaching him it's ok for other dogs and people to walk past. He's catching on.

Shandy Bows to Elaine

Elaine, one of Shandy's favorite Sit Stay Read volunteers, came into the office today to help us get ready for the upcoming school year.

Shandy likes to greet her friends with a bow and then she moves in for a good butt scratch. Ahhh, it's a dog's life.

Introducing Shandy

Thought I'd start out by showing Shandy's artistic side. My nephew, Andy, drew this portrait of her when he was in high school. Not sure if you can tell here but he made it by writing her name over and over again (click on the photo to enlarge it).

Can you believe it? Very cool picture by a very cool kid. Not a kid anymore though, he's studying graphic design now.