A fun day at a National Historic Site

Thomas and me

We attended the 175th anniversary of the Ft. Scott National Historic Site in Ft Scott, KS. I'd been once here before but this was the first time I saw soldiers in uniforms. Mom said that's the way they used to dress back when the fort was new.

I also met some women in long dresses. They were all very friendly and they loved talking about how life used to be. They were called "re-enactors."




I had my picture taken with several. Later we watched soldiers shooting guns and a great big gun called a cannon. I didn't like that part because it was so loud. However, I got to say "hi" to lots of people - especially the kids.

Evan and me

It was a good day except it was hot. I panted hard and couldn't wait to get back to the car and my water bowl. I know one thing - I'm glad I don't have to wear all those hot clothes.

A dog's view of St. Charles

Yesterday we visited a place that Mom called "old historic" St. Charles, MO. I think I learned what "old historic" means. It means buildings and sidewalks that smell like so many dogs that I couldn't keep it straight.

It means so many smells that I couldn't tell them apart - from people, dogs, critters, old and new wood and all kinds of stuff.

I will tell you though that it is a dog's delight. Lots of delicious food smells - meat, candy, cookies, ice cream. It sure made me hungry. One ice cream store - Mom said it was Kilwins - even had a bowl of water waiting for me.

Old buildings have lots of smells too. I love to sniff out old smells and new ones.

Lots of dogs brought their humans to visit. I stopped and made friends with a dog that lives there. Even though he was bigger than me, he was a friendly sort. I liked him.

Then we went down by the Missouri River, which has its own smells - some humans might not like but I loved them. Dad didn't allow me to walk through the mud but that would have been fun.

Then we went to see a statue of Seaman, the dog that led the Lewis & Clark Expedition. I had my picture taken right in front of him. He has been my hero since I learned about him when Mom and I were writing Famous Dogs & a Cat.

I had a lot of fun and hope I get to visit St. Charles again.

I'm having fun in Texas this winter. I have gone to lots of events to help sell my books. Today I went to the Winter Haven Writers Group. Mom talked about our books and I sat there with Dad, proud to be with a group of writers. She told them about several of the famous dogs in our books.

But I'm not sure everyone believed her when she told them I help write books.
I wonder why.