Has a whole month already passed since my last post? Wow. I must’ve been busy or sleeping or busy sleeping. Of course, I may have also been sidetracked by a few visitors from out of town, some urge to cherish these final days of summer, or the treasure trove of tennis balls that was bequeathed unto me. I guess it doesn’t matter what I’ve been doing, it only matters that I’m back. And boy am I back! What do you want to learn about this week? My thoughts on loud sounds? Why I think crunchy peanut butter is superior to creamy? What I think is behind the front door when I can’t see it? Rain? Flies? Popcorn? That clicky noise I hear after I get a treat? Perhaps you would just enjoy reading my rambling thoughts all in succession. Punctuation? I use it more often than most people. Alright, I’ll narrow your options down to one. We’ll discuss my favorite places to stand or lay down.
1. My favorite place to stand
A pool
It’s beautiful, right!? A pool is a great place to stand alone or with a friend. It makes a great place to put a ball, a rock, a bone, a Hambone or anything you can think of. A sandwich? Sure, throw it right in and I’ll find a good place for it.
2. My favorite place to lay down
The human bed
Move over, humans! It’s 1PM which means it’s Ham’s sleepy time. And again at 3, 4, 10, 8, 9:30, and after the Ellen show. It’s important to keep a strict, rigorous schedule. Miss a nap, make a mistake. At least, that’s what I tell my bosses down at the factory. We’re unionized, so they can’t fire me without going through quite an ordeal anyway.
Here were some close runner ups that are definitely worth mentioning: the floor, a sunny spot, the couch, Mom, by the window, and the car. All this thinking has left me parched and exhausted. Keep your tuners tuned into the Hambotato Blog page of whimsy and fun for future posts especially as the ghastly winter approaches. I’ll do my best to churn out epic stories and opinion pages.
-Ernest Hamingway
My Life as a Ham 
Hambone! I miss you and thought you would like to know that right now my sister, Mazzie and I were discussing you and your move to the Windy City. Have you discovered new great places to go and sniff and get petted on the head or even on the belly? How is our favorite Veda? She is the most patient and loving girl and we do miss her. In all my searches, I have never met anyone that would replace you. Many manly men come by and visit but they are nothing compared to you and your graceful way of playing with little doggies like me. You are the best! I hear you are going to a hotel this weekend! Wow, how exciting! Please tell me about it when you return and happy vacation time!
Lots of kisses to you and Miss Veda!
Mozie