J’espère que mon père will share les bookie winnings (fromage aussi).

Ripley says from one princess to another, that was royally done.

Busted! But phones down now and making amends. It is a glorious day.

I’d dearly love to ban the use of ‘dog whistle’ as a metaphor for ugly, angry, populist politics. I get why it’s effective. But, just for today, please can I reclaim it for the literal. This. Pure joy.

Ripley has gathered a few of her chums for an impromptu launch party for @sociabledog.bsky.social’s new book, More Than Just A Dog. Have to say some of them look like they’ve been getting stuck into the wine already….

Getting braced for some gale force winds, but Ripley is keeping herself entertained watching the first copies of @sociabledog.bsky.social book More Than Just A Dog whirl off the presses. Mesmerising. Out in February. .

Finally! Series 2 Episode 1 of the Sociable Dog pod is now live. Exec producer Ripley Dog can’t believe the dawdling, delays and foot planting there’s been. This week: why training sometimes doesn’t seem to stick. Available on all the best podcast platforms.

Happy Friday. Lovely red sunrise this morning. So I guess the sailors, shepherds and the dog walkers need to keep a weather eye out later today. Don’t want to get completely sunak-ed.

Normally a politics junkie, but after US election result so seriously need a detox. Totally abandoned podcasts and this am swapped R4 Today for Radio 3 and its day of dance. What a joy - could be a new breakfast routine. C’mon Ripley, let’s go for a Romanian folk dance round the kitchen.

Happy International Dogs Day - celebrate in your favourite way. (And give a little donation to a rescue charity if you can).