Leap Day

I'm very glad this is a leap year and that meant one more picture and one more day with the two I love more than anyone else: Willie and Oates.

Ear Sniff

Willie gave Oates a sniff of the ear while they posed on another stoop.

Empty Bowls

If Willie needed proof the food bowls were empty, Oates standing away from them should have been enough.

Where To?

In the bright early morning sun, Willie seemed to wait for Oates to show him where to go.

Free Wood

Oates tried to convince Willie to help him haul these branches off for resale.

What's Up?

Willie and Oates seemed to be waiting for instruction from me. All they have to do is be happy.

How Is Oates?

Willie seemed to worry about what was on Oates' mind today.

Rodeo Drive

This little stretch of Bleecker Street resembles Rode Drive. Willie and Oates enjoyed the lights between window shopping.

Squeezed

Willie seemed to squeeze Oates in without regard to his comfort. Like hogging the blanket.

Lost In Thought

I am not sure what Willie or Oates were thinking today. But it was something.

Daytime Shadows

Oates and Willie managed to finds shadows on a sunny day, for dramatic effect.

Kitchen Threshold

Oates stepped into the kitchen threshold this morning for perfect natural lighting. Willie opted for the carpet.

Lottery Winners

Willie and Oates posed in front of this odd window full of lottery tickets. They didn't need to check as they're winner every day.

7th Avenue Lights

Willie and Oates got a little lost on their way to The Vanguard.

Lead Dog

People sometimes ask, "which one is the alpha?" Neither really. In pictures, Willie and Oates take turns.

Happy 14th Birthday Oates

Of course Oates' birthday is Valentine's Day. Tonight he shared a fire with Willie and me.

Ruggin' It

Willie and Oates have made my slightly garish rug look regal every time they pose on it.

Long Looks

Tonight Willie and Oates gave me long looks as I sat in the kitchen.

Synagogue Bluegrass

Willie and Oates debated catching a local jam tonight.

Charles Street

Tonight, like every night, Willie and Oates owned Charles Street.

At Attention

Willie and Oates always seem at attention, and today was no exception.

Cushion

Willie gave me a look like "what are you looking at?" as Oates snuggled in.

Somber Begging

This is Willie and Oates' most somber begging pose I think I've ever caught. Maybe it was the weather. Not many other New Yorkers eating outside this day.

Howling

Willie wasn't really howling here, but it looks like it. Oates was just being Oates.

More?

Willie and Oates seem to be waiting for more food. Or just their treats.

Stoop Boredom

Willie tried to find the right brownstone pose, but Oates was just bored.

Don't Go

This morning's look goodbye is pretty typical.

Sleeping In

Oates was not ready to give up the pillow of Willie's haunch this morning.

Look At Me

Oates stood dramatically in front of the neon sex store display as Willie avoided meeting his eyes.