Ken and Kathie’s five-year-old Labradoodle, Juno, is a well known blogger with followers from all over Canada, the US, the United Kingdom, and sometimes Ghana. Here are Juno’s thoughts on canine coiffure along with thoughts on human sartorial elegance. Enjoy. It’s important to look good. Whether walking around the house or running and prancing about... Continue Reading →
Several viewers have asked questions about our work here at takenote.ca As a reprieve from Trumpian politics, we offer the following interview with our founding blogger, that’s me, which has not been edited for length, clarity, or appropriateness. Enjoy. You blog about so many different topics. Where do all these ideas come from? Daily I... Continue Reading →
More from Juno, your favourite dog-blogger Folks are testy right now, really tense, short-tempered, on edge, anxious at least, frantic at worst. Everywhere I look, strain creases almost every human face in conversations about people, places, and of course, politics. There are so many events and challenges before us as Canadians, Americans, and global citizens... Continue Reading →
Pictured here with MaPaw, Kathie, Juno is a popular dog blogger who has been far too quiet in recent months. Many of her blogs appear here. Today, I am 5 years old. Hard to believe isn’t it? Or is it? I am in good physical condition. MaPaw cares for my diet, my teeth, and my... Continue Reading →
Juno is a well known dog blogger. She has been absent from these pages for a bit. But she's back, with more energy, and opinion, than ever. The illustration above says it all. Should I, must I, incorporate AI analysis to improve my experience of chasing balls at the famed Peach Orchard Dog Park, not... Continue Reading →
Politically neutral Juno charges into the 2024 US Presidential/Vice Presidential election Almost five-year-old Labradoodle, Juno, blogs on politics, pooches, and personalities from her lovely condo home in Summerland BC that she shares with her MaPaw, kathie, and PaPaw, Ken. I just don’t get it. Here in our little town of Summerland we have struggled to... Continue Reading →
My son sent the above photograph with caption to Kathie and me while we vacationed in Nova Scotia recently. He was caring for our house and for Juno in our absence. He always enjoys Juno’s company and looks forward to the day when he can have his own dog. That day will come, but not... Continue Reading →
Image from Summerland Dog Owners Association and Castanet Juno is a popular dog blogger who has been active in local community campaigning around dog rights, privileges, and pleasantries. Summer is here at last, so it’s time to head to the beach and to the dog park. For various reasons it’s been a long time coming... Continue Reading →
Another reflection from Juno, Summerland’s 4 year-old Labradoodle blogger. Help me, please; I am having a bad hair day. In fact for the last week or so it has become evident to me and my MaPaw that I need grooming. The problem is that my former groomer has moved away. Despite MaPaw’s best efforts, a... Continue Reading →
Labradoodle Juno is a popular dog-blogger living in Summerland BC with her MaPaw and PaPaw, Ken and Kathie Gray “What was your name again?” Juno asked. “Yogi.” “That’s an unusual name. Reminds me of Yogi Bear, you know, Yellowstone Park and all that—don’t burn the forest down—a Saturday morning cartoon character.” “No I am not... Continue Reading →
Take Note - Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray 