He forced me to do it.
“Mom,” he said, “I’m a shoe-in to win the calendar contest. When have you ever seen a cuter puppy?”
“Well, that’s true,” I responded. “But you rarely stand still for pictures.”
Duncan laid down and started chewing his butt.
“I know! Put the one of me in the basket! The cute one!”
And so I did. I entered Duncan in the Animal Welfare League of Arlington’s annual pin-up competition:
Their 2015 Calendar Competition!
You can vote for me, or you can turn the page. I mean, click on another blog.
If you can, please click on the picture which will send you to my fundraising page. Each vote costs $1.00 — any critter with 100 votes gets into the calendar.
Click here to vote/donate.
Or on Duncan’s Picture.
Or on the line above the picture.
Wherever. I’m easy. So is Duncan.
All proceeds go to help needy animals. And to help make my puppy a star.
Vote Early and Often!
And to get you into the campaign spirit, here’s one of my all-time favorite songs.
Remember, ELECTIONS MATTER!
FiftyFourandAHalf 
Done!
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Thanks, Tops! You put us over the top, which is appropriate, I think!
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Headed over from Frank’s and I am glad I did so. I think I will enjoy reading your posts 🙂
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Why thanks, Colline, and thanks for letting me know how you got here. I often wonder (except with the robot followers, I don’t really care about them!) Frank and I are old buddies — he’s a gem!
And thanks for checking out so many of my posts. I will head over and see yours shortly.
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I have enjoyed Frank for a while now and it will be good getting to know someone else who follows him 🙂
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Typical stage mother. Pushing her poor, unsuspecting kid into showbiz. Okay, Mama Rose. I’ll vote. At least it’s for a good cause.
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Everything’s coming up ROSES for you and for me!!!! Thanks Mark 😉
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I can’t find a link to the voting page. Am I blind?
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Ah…I see. The PHOTO is the link. Okay. Pretend I didn’t ask. Now you know who you’re dealing with here.
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It’s so early, who can figure tech stuff out before coffee?
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Thank you for that. It’s very generous of you.
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Well, I had to be generous, Mark. You were, besides, I didn’t make it clear how to do it. So I updated this and now I hit people over the head with how …
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I adore that face))) SWEET!
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His teeth are well hidden in this picture!
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He definitely deserves to win!
Elyse, I’m not comfortable giving credit card info on unknown sites. If you email me your address can I snail-mail a donation or won’t that count?
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Gee, Peg, I can’t imagine why you worry about stuff like that. Oh look, there’s a news flash: “JPMorgan Chase Says More Than 76 Million Accounts Were Compromised in Cyberattack.”
This just proves you’re smarter than I am, Peg!
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Wow, he sure is a cutie. I hope he gets the most votes.
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Soo cute!
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Done!!!
Meanwhile, in the spirit of promotion, I invite your readers to join you at my blog party this weekend … and as you know, there will be plenty of entertainment.
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Thanks, Frank! Duncan has extra star power with you behind him!
And I’m looking forward to your party this weekend. But whatever will I wear?!?
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Whatever because your ability to select attire is splendid.
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Well, most anything goes with my scepter.
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….. and tiara.
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Tiaras are for princesses; I wear a crown!
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Good point … sorry about the unintentional misrepresentation.
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A minor royal faux pas. You can keep your head, Frank.
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done.
He is so cute.
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Thanks, Val. You’re a pal. (Oh brother, I bet you’ve gotten that line all your life!)
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Actually, much worse.
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He simply melts my heart. Now for a Fun Fact, both of my children could sing this song (and still can) around the age of 8 give or take, thanks to their grandpa and grandma! Perspective for that is they are now 23 and very nearly 22. That song brings strong emotion for me. Miss my folks daily…..
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Thanks, Julie. I remember hearing it when I was really little. But I can never remember the candidate’s name! And yes, I know what you mean about absent loved ones. Sigh.
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For Duncan and the MTA!
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Thanks. Don’t you just looooove that song?
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OMG – he’s such a cutie. Posted this to my facebook page, and hope you get oodles and oodles of votes for your canine companion. Too cute!
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Thanks, 99! And thanks for your vote. It means a lot to me. If Duncan gets in there, I’ll send you one!
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Not only is he adorable, he’s quite articulate! 🙂
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He is one smart mutt.
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He is very, very cute! Is it the ‘Donate’ button we click or is there a ‘Vote’ button I’m missing on the webpage?
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Click on his picture. It should take you there!
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I got to the website, but I was wondering if there was a ‘Vote’ button. I’m only seeing a ‘Donate’ button. Want to make sure I click on the right thing.
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I’m thinking that every dollar donated is equal to one vote. He sure is one cute canine companion!
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Okay, thanks!
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Thanks for helping out, 99, I was at work and had to work!
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Is there supposed to be a link to the page where the voting is? Or is my phone not seeing it?
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There is if you click on the picture. Otherwise it is here:
https://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/elyse-fifty-four-and-a-half/calendar
Thanks, X!
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I’m not sure why, but the site doesn’t like my credit card.
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There are probably 10 reasons for that! (Thanks for trying!)
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Now this is the one election where you need Koch brothers to get involved!
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Yuck. I’d have to give Duncs a bath!
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Even though these money would finally go for a good cause?
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Commenting here for reminder to vote later!
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Thanks, Deb!
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Go Duncan!!
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You need pom poms!
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Let’s not get crazy…
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Aw, what a sweet face 🙂
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He is a cutie, thanks. He’s now in the awkward teenage stage, where he is lean and lanky and doesn’t hold still for pictures or training or or or
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