It seems that North Korea and South Korea are once again entangled in a war of words. According to various news outlets this latest spat regards the trivial matter of who’s pointing high powered heat-seeking GPS-guided missiles at who. And while diplomats and government officials across the region scramble to smooth things over, I think I know the perfect moderator to help keep the peace. She’s 10 inches tall, weighs maybe 10 pounds soaking wet, and doesn’t speak any Korean – or any language for that matter. Her name is Birdie, and she’s my sister’s dog. Maybe I’m missing Seattle just a touch, or maybe this was just a good excuse to put up cute dog pictures, but either way, just look at that face. Go on. Look at it – square in the googly eyes. Those piqued ears; that tongue that’s way too big for it’s mouth. Did I mention she never barks, just snorts? I’m sorry but what were we fighting about again? Here are a few more pics… (more…)
