Well I have no idea how many people are following this blog, but they've probably all given up as it's been so long since I did any posting. A lot has been happening: I have moved, for a start. Only 5 minutes away from Port Noarlunga, but now much closer to the dedicated dog beach, which is wonderful. And Black Dog Gallery is now Black Dog Studio and Gallery. For the moment the Gallery is merely virtual, while the Studio is still coming together. Watch this space to see the work in progress.

Black Dog has a real name: I thought it was spelt Portia or possibly Porsche, but I have decided it must be spelt Porchia. Thanks to Amy Bodossian for putting me onto this esteemed Argentinian poet, who is a very fitting namesake for my thoughtful, extremely empathetic and constant companion.

The aphorism that Amy quotes, ‎'I know what I have given you. I do not know what you have received.' is exactly what Black Dog appears to be saying when she looks into my eyes and lays an anxious paw in my lap.

Thanks to everyone who came and shared tea and cookies at the opening and last Sunday, both of which were glorious sunny days! Black Dog and I had to tear ourselves away from the beach on Sunday where we were being treated to the sight of a mother and baby whale cavorting in the waves. I hope this Sunday will be fine if not quite so sunny.

At last! Black Dog is ready to start blogging. All we have to say today is that we are looking forward to meeting some of you this Sunday, August 14, from 2-6pm, at the Black Dog Gallery in Port Noarlunga. Tea and cookies will be provided. Come and browse the pictures and the poetry books, talk about art, poetry and everything else in the universe, and let me know what you'd like to see happening in the space.