Nice to Meet You!

Arf! Arf! I’m Francis—more formally known as Francis the Frenchie. Welcome to my site, a place for chronicling my perspective on this whacky world I learn more about each and every day.

My breeder, Cali Select Kennels, and the American Kennel Club registered me as a standard fawn, but the sunlight reveals a colorful coat, ranging from speckles of blonde to the chocolate stripe down my back; the black accents on my muzzle, across my eyes, and dotting the back of my ears help the various shades of brown pop. 

Aside from my coloring, my facial features and thick, sturdy frame are usually first to grab people’s attention. I may wear a sad look, but, truth is, I couldn’t be a happier pup, especially when meeting a new person or hearing my bowl filled with food. Once my fifteen pounds of mass get moving, it’s difficult to stop, and you better not mistake me for a slowpoke based on my build, because I can definitely get from here to there at lightning speeds. 

Some of my favorite activities include: going for walks around the neighborhood, training with my Dad, going for car rides, playing with my toys, breakfast, dinner, and whenever someone shares a bit of their banana with me. Days are filled with love and positivity, and my job of being a good listener and bringing joy to others couldn’t be going any better.

I’m eleven-months old. My house is filled with Dad, Mom, a little human brother, and all the snuggles I could possibly hope for. Every lap and heart is warmer with me in it; the feeling, based on what my family tells me on a regular basis, is reciprocated. 

My journey has just begun, and I’m excited to have you all join me. I’d like to meet even more people along the way and engaging with my blog posts or social media pages will help me do just that! Feedback or praise is the best treat anyone can give me here.

Arf! Arf!

Continue following my ins-and-outs:

Website: https://francisthefrenchie.wordpress.com/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs4BB-l6E80_fFJvNf1BTFQ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/francisthefenchie/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/francisthefrenchie 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/francisfrenchee 

Where Must I Go? — eastelmhurst.a.go.go

Francis the Frenchie’s Daily Triolet Poetry Challenge—May 11, 2022 I follow the trail to the rabbit hole my Destination can be seen from here and on the way I must pay a small toll I follow the trail to the rabbit hole the requisite garment is a black stole the visibility is very clear I follow […]

Where Must I Go? — eastelmhurst.a.go.go

Francis the Frenchie’s Daily Triolet Poetry Challenge—May 15, 2022

Welcome to Francis the Frenchie’s Daily Triolet Poetry Challenge! 

A triolet (tree-o-lay) is a poem consisting of eight lines. Its roots run deep into the history of France during the 13th century, and the style is linked to the rondeau, or “round poem.”

Each day, I’ll present a word prompt as a treat for writers to include in their tries at a triolet. When you complete your triolet, either enter it in the comments or create a pingback.

Here is how a triolet is structured:

A (first line)

B (second line)

A (rhymes with first line)

A (repeat first line)

a (rhymes with first line)

B (rhymes with second line)

A (repeat first line)

B (repeat second line)

As an example, I’m offering the triolet titled “Terminal Triolet” by Robert Lee Brewer:

“The moving sidewalk is about to end,”

And I’m not sure where to go

To meet my long distance girlfriend.

“The moving sidewalk is about to end,”

Repeats the disembodied voice again

As the conveyor conveys me slow.

“The moving sidewalk is about to end,”

And I’m not sure where to go.

Today’s word prompt: journal.

After joining the pack with your triolet, be sure to visit, comment, and share the poems of others that get you wagging your tail!

Francis the Frenchie’s Daily Phrase Challenge—May 15, 2022

I’d like to welcome all the writers throughout the bloggersphere to my daily phrase challenge. Francis the Frenchie’s Daily Phrase Challenge is an easy way for me to curl into your lap while you complete the presented task. 

To participate in Francis the Frenchie’s Daily Phrase Challenge, writers are prompted with a given phrase and expected to use the phrase in a piece of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, photograph, or whatever sort of post that perks your ears. Entries are not restricted by any word limits. 

Upon crossing the finish line of the day’s challenge, bury your entry in the comments by either posting the link yourself or creating a pingback.

Today’s phrase is: couldn’t put the book down.

Francis the Frenchie’s Daily Phrase Challenge—May 13, 2022

I’d like to welcome all the writers throughout the bloggersphere to my daily phrase challenge. Francis the Frenchie’s Daily Phrase Challenge is an easy way for me to curl into your lap while you complete the presented task. 

To participate in Francis the Frenchie’s Daily Phrase Challenge, writers are prompted with a given phrase and expected to use the phrase in a piece of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, photograph, or whatever sort of post that perks your ears. Entries are not restricted by any word limits. 

Upon crossing the finish line of the day’s challenge, bury your entry in the comments by either posting the link yourself or creating a pingback.

Today’s phrase is: built up tension.

Francis the Frenchie’s Daily Triolet Poetry Challenge—May 12, 2022

Welcome to Francis the Frenchie’s Daily Triolet Poetry Challenge! 

A triolet (tree-o-lay) is a poem consisting of eight lines. Its roots run deep into the history of France during the 13th century, and the style is linked to the rondeau, or “round poem.”

Each day, I’ll present a word prompt as a treat for writers to include in their tries at a triolet. When you complete your triolet, either enter it in the comments or create a pingback.

Here is how a triolet is structured:

A (first line)

B (second line)

A (rhymes with first line)

A (repeat first line)

a (rhymes with first line)

B (rhymes with second line)

A (repeat first line)

B (repeat second line)

As an example, I’m offering the triolet titled “Terminal Triolet” by Robert Lee Brewer:

“The moving sidewalk is about to end,”

And I’m not sure where to go

To meet my long distance girlfriend.

“The moving sidewalk is about to end,”

Repeats the disembodied voice again

As the conveyor conveys me slow.

“The moving sidewalk is about to end,”

And I’m not sure where to go.

Today’s word prompt: student.

After joining the pack with your triolet, be sure to visit, comment, and share the poems of others that get you wagging your tail!

Francis the Frenchie’s Daily Phrase Challenge—May 12, 2022

I’d like to welcome all the writers throughout the bloggersphere to my daily phrase challenge. Francis the Frenchie’s Daily Phrase Challenge is an easy way for me to curl into your lap while you complete the presented task. 

To participate in Francis the Frenchie’s Daily Phrase Challenge, writers are prompted with a given phrase and expected to use the phrase in a piece of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, photograph, or whatever sort of post that perks your ears. Entries are not restricted by any word limits. 

Upon crossing the finish line of the day’s challenge, bury your entry in the comments by either posting the link yourself or creating a pingback.

Today’s phrase is: earthshaking noise.

Meme of the Day—May 11, 2022

Dogs can make people so happy that they feel like dancing. Conversely, I wonder what’s got this dog moving and grooving?

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Dogs Are Ideal Role Models

“I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me, they are the role model for being alive.”—Gilda Radner

Prompted from Linda G. Hill’s One-Liner Wednesday at: https://lindaghill.com/2022/05/11/one-liner-wednesday-i-love-my-neighbourhood/.

Francis the Frenchie’s Daily Triolet Poetry Challenge—May 11, 2022

Welcome to Francis the Frenchie’s Daily Triolet Poetry Challenge! 

A triolet (tree-o-lay) is a poem consisting of eight lines. Its roots run deep into the history of France during the 13th century, and the style is linked to the rondeau, or “round poem.”

Each day, I’ll present a word prompt as a treat for writers to include in their tries at a triolet. When you complete your triolet, either enter it in the comments or create a pingback.

Here is how a triolet is structured:

A (first line)

B (second line)

A (rhymes with first line)

A (repeat first line)

a (rhymes with first line)

B (rhymes with second line)

A (repeat first line)

B (repeat second line)

As an example, I’m offering the triolet titled “Terminal Triolet” by Robert Lee Brewer:

“The moving sidewalk is about to end,”

And I’m not sure where to go

To meet my long distance girlfriend.

“The moving sidewalk is about to end,”

Repeats the disembodied voice again

As the conveyor conveys me slow.

“The moving sidewalk is about to end,”

And I’m not sure where to go.

Today’s word prompt: destination.

After joining the pack with your triolet, be sure to visit, comment, and share the poems of others that get you wagging your tail!

Francis the Frenchie’s Daily Phrase Challenge—May 11, 2022

I’d like to welcome all the writers throughout the bloggersphere to my daily phrase challenge. Francis the Frenchie’s Daily Phrase Challenge is an easy way for me to curl into your lap while you complete the presented task. 

To participate in Francis the Frenchie’s Daily Phrase Challenge, writers are prompted with a given phrase and expected to use the phrase in a piece of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, photograph, or whatever sort of post that perks your ears. Entries are not restricted by any word limits. 

Upon crossing the finish line of the day’s challenge, bury your entry in the comments by either posting the link yourself or creating a pingback.

Today’s phrase is: signed, sealed, and delivered.