Lollie’s first open-forum Q&A session. Keep the questions coming, friends!

Q: Lollie, what is your favorite book?

A: So many to choose from. One of my recent favorites is Lost Dogs, about the dogs rescued from the Michael Vick dogfighting operation. Now I’m really enjoying Outwitting Squirrels: 101 Cunning Stratagems to Reduce Dramatically the Egregious Misappropriation of Seed from Your Birdfeeder by Squirrels. I’m gonna get those suckers someday.

Q: Lollie, what should I get my mom for Christmanukah?

A: How about a flowery silk scarf or a seasoned rawhide chew?

Q: Lollie, is it a big responsibility, being a Beltway Insider?

A: I’m not gonna lie, it’s pretty stressful. But my fosterdad is a lawyer, so I’m thinking he’s going to keep me out of trouble.

Q: Lollie, why do people say “The Ukraine” instead of just “Ukraine”?

A:  Good question. You shouldn’t say “The Ukraine” any more than you should say “The Canada” or “The Manhattan.”

Q: Lollie, do you ever wear clothes?

A:  I don’t own any yet, but I am eyeing my stepbrother’s red hoodie for this winter.

Q: Lollie, I want to get a dog. What kind should I get?

A:  It doesn’t matter as long as you adopt it from a shelter or a rescue group. You know how I feel about pet overpopulation and puppy mills.

Q: Lollie, how do you maintain your girlish figure and your puppy-like energy?

A: Easy- I eat lots of salads: