When I went over to the kitchen for my 2nd 5th cup of coffee this morning, I noticed that Riley was acting strangely.
Me: What’s up Ri-ri?
Riley: I was thinking…
Me: Uh-oh. This should be interesting – what were you thinking about?
Riley: I saw that you were doing something called “taxes” the other night.
Me: Yep – it’s that time of year alright.
Riley: And you have to tell them about the money you make on your blog, right?
Me: If I actually made any money with my blog, then yes, I would have to pay taxes on it. Why do you ask?
Riley: Well, I kind of made money from the blog you know.
Me: Did you? I wasn’t aware of that.
Riley: I did though. It was actually cookies, but still. I want to do the right thing, you know?
Me: That is certainly admirable. I don’t think it will be a problem though. May I see that?
Riley: Sure – take a look and tell me what you think.
Me: I have to say that this is one of the more interesting forms I think I have ever seen. I don’t believe this is necessary, but if it will make you feel better, I will send it in. How much do you owe? You have to send that in too.
Riley: Maybe just one cookie?
Me: Got it – one cookie it is. You feel better now?
Riley: Yes. I’ve been in jail before you know. I don’t want to go back.
Me: I remember and I can’t say that I blame you. But since it’s how we met, I can’t be completely sorry. I will get this in the mail today.
Riley: Thanks Mom – I knew I could count on you!
Happy Tax Day everyone. I hope you only owe one cookie too!
Other posts you may enjoy:
Riley and His Friend
Riley Isn’t Friends with Everyone
Riley is a real honest dog, isn’t he? I am so glad to know that he won’t be going back to jail any time soon!
This has got to be THE best post I’ve seen in ages. I love it!
Riley needs to show Dixie how to do her taxes!
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I hope you counted him as a deduction. He’s too darn cute for words;)
This is adorable. Love Riley!!
Hi! I found you on Twitter (you’re following me :) and wanted to stop by and say hi! What a cutie pie dog!
I am tagging you for a meme that I am completing today. It’s a world tour of motherhood…list 5 things you love about being a mother. You can absolutely feel free to NOT play along, I won’t take it personally, but I wanted to get some different perspectives than the people I normally tag for this type of thing. Visit my blog for the tag directions and links.
Take care,
Kami
Happy Tax Day, Dlyn! Here’s hoping that next year my refund is NOT in cookies!
I owe 15 buhzillion cookies as I was wise enough to cash out an account in anticipation that I would need money to live with if I was laid off. I’m filing an extension today.
I sooo miss having a talking dog. My grandboys are allergic. I found you on “Gardening while intoxicated.” The post about pansies, I too popped off there dead heads and they grew where ever they fell; started back up when the weather got cooler. Nice surprise.
Well, now I might not mind PAYING in cookies but I want my refund in a non-edible check please
That’s a good dog you have there. Smart *snort* too. I couldn’t even think that with a straight face.
:O i totally did not realize that you moved! thank goodness you updated your old blog again!
Too cute! Love the pictures….I am trying to get that shallow depth of field in mine and just can’t seem to. Do you use that 500mm/1.8 lens on your list to get that effect? I’m just learning my Nikon D80.
All this cookie talk makes me want to bake.
BTW, I am glad I am not the only one who has a 5th cup of coffee.
Anna says Riiii-riiii.
Daisy is looking for him
awwww riley you are such a good fella… I bet squirt would fib… she is OLD though and is tax exempt…other wise she would owe MANY cookies!
O what a sweet dog that is!! How did you manage to get him to fill in that tax-form..?? lol… It’s been such a funny post to read! I got to your website via tastespotting on an older post of yours and just love it! I have added you to my reader!
He is crazy mutt – I never would have thought of him doing his taxes, ya know? I’m glad he made you smile – not a traditionally “smiley” day, so Riley was glad to do his part.
Trisha, Ashleigh, MPM, Kate, Flea Charlane, Daryl, Ellyn, Lori and Laura – Riley sends nice sloppy dog kisses. [I’m not kidding about the sloppy part either!]
Hi Kami – nice to meet another upstater. I will get to the meme if I can, ok?
Welcome Caludia – I love GWI too!
Pearl – that is why I did it – I knew I was missing some people ;)
Deanna – that is the 50mm – I think I had it set at about 2.2 for those. It works out nicely that the lens I like for indoor shooting also does a really nice DOF at the settings that let in the most light. Just takes a little practice. I love “Understanding Exposure” by Bryan Peterson – great book to get it all figured out.
Good boy Riley!!! That should ensure you stay out of jail. I am glad you won’t have to go back but I would have to come back and help spring you out again!!!
I am happy to say because of my doggie childdren I am getting cookies back this year. It will come as a check but will be cashed into cookies I have no doubt. :-)
Thanks for the photography info, I’m going to put that lens on my wishlist….I actually found the “Understanding Exposure” book on our library online catalog so I should be picking it up soon. Love your blog!