The Nebraska Cattlemen have named a Seward-area labrador as Dog of the Year. Alphie was a finalist in the high steaks division, and his recent home-based four-filet triumph made him a clear winner.

Speaking through his political consultant and media advisor, Constance Ore, Alphie attributed his triumph to his special combination of “table manners” and the ability to enjoy highest quality beef quickly and quietly.

Alphie hopes his special Dog status will encourage other dog owners to improve their pet diets. Alphie notes, for example, that his dog cousins in Kansas City get only dried chicken jerky or rolled rawhide chewsticks sticks, a siuation Alphie has promised to refer to the Kansas Cattlemen’s Association.

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I join Becky in wondering what did you eat??

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Little really new here in Southern CA. I have been messing with a sorrell “sauce.” Susan’s sorrell plant produces great leaves. I have been “braising” them in a little olive oil. They quickly turn a dark green, but have a great tart, lemonlike taste. I tossed a few into a combo of red cabbage and garlic the other night — nice combination (and NOT dog enticing!). I’ll make several small batches and freeze them as a quick flavor enhancer.

Please know that you stay as part of our thoughts and prayers. You certainly have what seems to be a peaceful and pleasant place for at-home time, even if dinners may sometimes undergo unanticipated changes.

Warmest best from us,

dick and susan gale, laguna woods, ca

Connie — I’m delighted you’re forgoing the weekly blood draws. Like you, I’ve learned with my own AML to listen to my body and when it’s time to get ‘topped-off’ I contact my local oncologist and we set up a time for transfusion then. Makes life a whole lot more enjoyable.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Judith Enright