Who Has the Dirtiest Beard, Brother?

© Pat Murkland

Gryffindor Art and Artist

Gryffindor's Patronus (Gryff) © David Fairrington

Artist David Fairrington with Gryff.

Artist David Fairrington painted this stunning portrait of Gryffindor's Patronus (Gryff). Gryff went to a recent exhibit of Fairrington's works to check out his portrait in the gallery. 
Discover more of David Fairrington's art at http://www.davidfairrington.com.

Canine Good Citizen: The Third Generation

(Courtesy of Brian Valente)

Congratulations to Gryff, our newest American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen.
Gryff and his brother Ocho are the third generation of Good Citizens in the wolfhound family. Their mom, Verity, and her father, Merlin, also were Canine Good Citizens.
The CGC is a combined temperament, socialization and obedience test.
Read about it at http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/index.cfm

Love

Irish Blessing for Our Brother

© Pat Murkland

And for all those who need a blessing on their journey:

© Pat Murkland

May the road rise to meet you.

© Pat Murkland

May the wind always be at your back.

© Pat Murkland

May the sun shine warm upon your face,

The rains fall soft upon your fields;

© Pat Murkland

And, until we meet again, may

God hold you in the palm of His hand.