Sally the Crazy Dog is as much a Hall as anyone else around here…and in an ironic twist, Sally may be the only Hall NOT in the dog house at the moment. But that’s not why I’m tooting the horn for Sally (though it is worth a da-da!).
Sally sat still for a moment so I could take a photo of her. Yeah, I know what you’re thinking. Sally’s a professional sleeping dog. BUT, whenever I get the camera out, she goes into action. Hence, the apt moniker: Sally the CRAZY dog.
And the reason I needed a nice, curled up photo of Sally was that my writer buddy and rock artist, Ruth, was making a rock. Not just any rock-a painted rock that looked just like Sally. I wanted Juniorest Hall to have this keepsake to take off to school.
Okay, I know it’s April. But considering my track record with Juniorest Hall (the third in line), he’s lucky to be getting the rock 
before he graduates (he’s a college freshman).
And P.S., Ruth will paint just about any critter on a rock. And I think these keepsakes are perfect for seniors graduating and leaving beloved pets behind at home. So, here’s a horn-toot for Ruthie’s Rocks, too. Da-da-da-dada!
Oh, and P.P.S. Ann over at Ann’s Rants won the Chicken Soup for the Soul’s Thanks, Dad! And thank you for all those lovely comments. I wish I could send a copy to each and every one of you. But I can’t. I’m too busy buying rocks. (Send me your address, Ann!)
Cathy C. Hall Writes 
What a brilliant way to bring a little home along to the dorms.
Cathy, this is agreat idea, and woman, you toot more than anyone I know. You are so funny!
Hahaha! Linda, I don't toot THAT much!Brenda, that's exactly what I was thinking!
Thanks Cath! You are so sweet 🙂
Way cool! Thanks for sharing. I have two pups, two cats and rat to immortalize. Neat way to do it.
Awwww…Your Sally is so pretty!! And what a cool idea the rock painting is!! So…don't tell me your wonderful hubby is in the dog house?? Did I not detect that??I certainly hope all is back to normal in your household tonight!
Really? Sally's the only one in the dog house now? Wow! That's three Chicken Soup stories right there!
Thanks, Cathy! Can't wait to read your essay.Woof,Annp.s. I don't actually speak woof
Once the Braves start playing, most of the Halls stay in the dog house. Where they continue to laugh at yours truly (who takes her baseball VERY seriously).P.S. That's okay, Ann. You gave it the old Bulldog try 🙂
Gives new meaning to the phrase "sleeping like a rock." :)(Nice, Ruth! Very cute!)
Congratulations to Ann, although when I heard it was a PG'er, I rushed right over to see if it was me. (I'm a little disappointed. LOL) Cute, sweet dog and what an awsome idea with Ruth's Rocks!You're brilliant, Cathy! :)Margohttp://margodill.com/blog/
Well, thanks, Margo! (But I guess Ruth had the brilliant idea to begin with!)
That is adorable!