A final Mile High moment

Humbled by all the nice comments from his readers, BlogDog posed for his last picture at the Mile High marker on the steps of the Colorado Capitol Building, back where it began 365 days ago.

Mary and Matt shook his paw and congratulated him on his year of exploring Denver and all its delights. After a moment, BlogDog wrestled his paw away so he could start sniffing around and looking for squirrels.

Just another attraction in the Mile High City

For BlogDog’s second to last post, he wanted to highlight another of Denver’s many cultural amenities. “Too many people think Denver is just a cow town,” he explained to Matt.

He began to think of a new attraction to visit.

The Denver Art Museum? Been there.

The Denver Zoo? There too.

The Black American West Museum? Yes.

The Forney Transportation Museum? Seen it.

The Denver Museum of Nature and Science? Loved it.

The Molly Brown House Museum? Yup.

The Byers-Evans House Museum? Also.

Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum? Check.

The Colorado History Museum? More than once.

The Children’s Museum? Oh, yea.

The Stiles African-American Heritage Center? There too.

The Museum of Contemporary Art? Yes, sir.

The Downtown Aquarium? Yes, ma'am.

The Denver Botanical Garden? A flowery yes.

The Denver Fire Department Museum? Positive.

 
Finally, he decided to visit the Kirkland Museum of Fine and Decorative Art on 13th and Pearl. He quite enjoyed learning about 20th century design.

It's coming to Fruition

With 362 posts complete, Matt and Mary began to plan where they should go to toast BlogDog when mydogindenverdaily.com ends in three days.

They decided Fruition seemed like an appropriately named choice. (Plus, thanks to a generous Christmas gift from BlogDog's uncle, they have a gift certificate to this well-reviewed restaurant.)

Since the establishment doesn't permit even super cute, semi-famous pups inside, Matt felt obligated to take BlogDog on his own outing the restaurant, located at 6th Ave. and Marion St.

Where was BlogDog Wednesday?

For his fourth to last post and final edition of "Where was BlogDog Wednesday?," BlogDog thought he would seek out design inspiration for the monument he expects will follow once the city realizes his contribution to society.

Do you know where this lovely fountain is?

To find out, click here.

Lights, colors, smells

During her 360 days of photographing around the city, Mary has become increasingly alert to her surroundings. She is far more observant than she used to be of new businesses, unusual signs and colorful buildings -- such as this one at the corner of Lincoln and Fifth Ave.

Now, streets look as interesting to her as they have always smelled to BlogDog.

A wise dog once told me...

Now that BlogDog is down to his sixth-to-last post, he wonders what the future will hold for him. Would he still travel? Start a new career? Invest in a bone business?

He briefly considered investigating these questions with the Psychic of Cherry Creek, but decided against it. Instead, he opted to go with the age-old doggie philosophy of "Live in the moment."

Huston, we have a problem

The scene: Huston Lake Park at Zuni and W. Ohio

Mary: "BlogDog, sit."

BlogDog: "These leaves are scratchy."

Mary: "BlogDog, buddy -- sit."

BlogDog: "Sitting is over-rated."

Mary, moving closer: "Sit!"

BlogDog: "Not going to happen."

Mary: "What's up, Bloggy? Sit! This picture is for your your seventh-to-last post. Don't you want to look cute and approachable?'

BlogDog: "I must be ready for action. Do you see the attitude on the geese around this place?"