The Washington Post has a wonderful photo essay and article on “Congressmen and women and their staffs have embraced the practice of bringing their dogs to work, filling offices and halls with wagging tails and clattering paws.”
Bosley the Scottish Terrier and Nigel the Jack Russel make an appearance for the first time in three years. They survived the scandal that surrounded their last appearance on the Scottie News.
Thanks to our D.C. Deep Throat for the tip.
Topics: newsmakers
So what if it happened back in 1944 and it’s never been established if Dwight D. Eisenhower and Kay Summersby really did have an affair, this evidence, which came to light in Kansas this week, seems pretty damning:
Eisenhower’s pets continue to be a natural topic of interest because of his ties to K-State. Milton Eisenhower, Ike’s brother, was president of the university from 1943 to 1950. According to Elmore, Ike visited Manhattan Jan. 8, 1944, bringing a gift of a puppy to his niece and Milton Eisenhower’s daughter, Ruthie. The puppy was the offspring of Ike’s Scottish terrier Telek, who also may have belonged to Kay Summersby, Ike’s wartime chauffeur.
Does this mean Ike and Kay shared a puppy as opposed to a love child?
Topics: newsmakers
Would getting a photo of Barney the Scottish Terrier and first dog, direct from the White House, influence your vote? (If you’re old enough to have a vote that is … And if you’re American)
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If Bush needs further canine companionship he need not lament the loss of his faithful poodle (Tony Blair)- he has a new pal, a plucky Scottish terrier.
This reporter could use not only new ideas but some new metaphors as well.
Topics: newsmakers
February 26, 2008
by AnnB