It's about time

Joe Cool says, “Way to go, beagle brother!”
Hurray for the beagle, Uno! The every-dog wins at the Westminster Dog Show.
Judges must have fallen in love with Uno’s honest, easy-going personality—not
to mention that he’s cute as a button.
Uno has ties to Belleville, IL, just a skip over the river from here. I’m not sure if he was
actually born there or if his owners just live there; but still—it’s worth claiming, “Local beagle makes good.”
I feel sometimes the groomer should get an award instead of the dog. Some of those contestants look like intricate topiaries. How embarrassing that must be for a genuine dog.
In the spirit of last night’s dog show, I rented Best of Show. I think it’s a hilarious movie (for those who like mockumentory comedies like The Office).
And since an essential, though most unappreciated, canine trait is barking:
Let’s hear it for Uno! Owwwooooof!