Leaving Day

This is what Willie and Oates look like when I leave for another weeklong work trip.

Sleeping And Awake

Just because Willie and Oates sleep on the couch at the same time doesn't mean they wake up the same time.

Spreading On The Bedspread

Willie and Oates are almost an official part of the bedspread.

The Usual Couch Position

Willie and Oates never deviate too much from the same couch positions.

Mean Mug Begging

Willie and Oates gave me their best mean mugs for a change in begging strategy thus Sunday brunch.

Brunch Menu

Before their grooming and their saturday swim, Willie and Oates contemplated picking up some breakfast.

Slightly Blurry Waiting

On a Friday in Maerch this was the best shot I could get of Willie and Oates,

Aerial Couch Shot

Here are Willie and Oates on a typical weekday morning whenI emerge from showering and dressing.

Breakfast Daydream

Oates was only imagining breakfast while Willie just waited for it.

How I Feel How I Look What I Need Now

Oates had some question for Willie after he read the posters in the drugstore window.

Doorway Daze

Willie and especially Oates look a little dazed in the kitchen doorway today.

Monochrome Sun

This Sunday Willie and Oates' photographer accidentally snapped them in less than full color.

Queen Bed Space

Willie and Oates took advantage of the spacious queen bed to sleep apart during their Saturday afternoon nap.

Morning Roll Call

Willie and Oates were surprised to fine their roommate up this early.

Staring At A Shadow

Oates did not have a good feeling about this morning shadow while Willie was lost in thought.

Waiting List, Patients Are Dismissed

Oates had a yawn while Willie looked pensive in the vet waiting room even though it wasn't his appointment.

Behind Bars

Willie and Oates looked through the bars above a massage parlor, and tried to imagine what it would be like to be incarcerated.

Cautious Crosswalk

Willie and Oates are not above the occasional jaywalk, or mid-block street crossing, but do try to follow the traffic rules.

Looking Into The Light

Willie and Oates turned a corner on a dark block into a really bright streetlight.

The Fairest Of Them All

Oates looked into a mirror on the sidewalk today but was shocked to see Willie staring back at him.

Squint And Stare

Willie was squinting from the sun this morning but Oates stared ahead pretty easily. That seems to be because his eyesight is nearly gone, but Willie and I can't remember Oates ever being much of a squinter.

Blanket Hog

Oates was pretty miffed this morning that Willie took all the blanket.

Expecting Breakfast

Willie and Oates expect breakfast every day, which they should.

Barber Stoop

Willie and Oates realized this morning they got to the local barber shop a little too early.

Okuyama

Willie and Oates debated getting an early morning massage from the local place on the corner.

Black And White Beauties

The photographer accidentally switched to black and white this sunny Sunday afternoon, but Willie and Oates look as colorful as always.

Big Swimmers

Oates took a minute to reflect after his swim while Willie did his best eel impression.

Friday Morning Stare

This is just another typical "goodbye" shot as I leave them for work in the morning.

Over The Shoulder Couch Shot

Willie and Oates let me capture their pose from behind this morning as they snuggled on the couch.

Red Glow

Willie and Oates posed in the eerie red glow of the sidewalk, and Oates stuck out his tongue.

Oates At 15

Oates showed the remarkable maturity he is known for while tackling Willie on the couch on tonight, his 15th birthday.

Breakfast Watching

Willie really enjoyed Oates tearing through his breakfast this morning.

Blurry Smile

Oates had a blurry smile in this picture while Willie's look away was also a little blurry.

Invitation To Play, Ignored

Willie tried his best to ignore Oates' plea to play cards.

Mystery Snowman

Neither Willie or Oates could take credit or blame for the snowman on their corner.

Expectant Faces

Willie and Oates looked up very expectantly this morning.

Charles Street Security

Willie and Oates took a turn tonight on the neighborhood security beat.

Head Bowed

Willie bowed his head in prayer this morning while Oates just spaced out.

Truck Ledge

Willie and Oates tried to hitch a ride on this truck but there was no driver at this time.

Sidewalk Mattress

Willie gave Oates a stern look at the suggestion of taking this sidewalk mattress home.

Back Seat Drivers

Willie and Oates debated the best route while in a taxi this afternoon.

More LIving Room

The outdoors isn't too kind for photo shoots this time of year, so Willie and Oates posed yet again in our living room.

No Groundhog

Oates could not believe when Willie told him there were no groundhogs today.

Looking At Me, Looking The Other Way

Willie and Oates had two different views when I tried to get them to pose today.

Doorway Showdown

Willie dared Oates to join him in the living room.

Living Room Prowl

Oates and Willie have made this living room their natural habitat for many years.

Oates Hug

Whether Willie wanted it or not, Oates was going to hug him.

Taxi TV

Oates was a little more scared than Willie by the chatter on the taxi tv.

In Oates' Shadow

Tonight, Willie realized that at four months younger he is still in Oates' shadow.

Bright Sidewalk, Brick Wall

Willie and Oates let everyone know this patch of sidewalk belongs to them.