I can hear the hum of the washing machine and the soft sound of the refrigerator. Other than these familiar noises, all is quiet. Carl and Bee have finally settled down after a rough housing episode that included Carl holding onto the blanket that Bee was sleeping on and dragging her across the floor. WithContinue reading “Dropped Blankets”
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A Certain Kind of Laziness
There is a laziness settling in all around us. Cold temperatures have recently dropped down into the 30’s and a chilling sensation has crept in. For the first time all year, the switch has been flipped and the gas fire place produces an inviting warmth throughout the house. Carl and Bee lay lethargic on theirContinue reading “A Certain Kind of Laziness”
Wired Barriers
I have been extremely busy lately and been unable to blog, but this in no way means that Carl has been hanging out and being a good boy. On the contrary, he has taken up a new antic of tearing up the screen on the back porch. What started as making a small hole hereContinue reading “Wired Barriers”
The Value of a Dog
Jay had been out in the garage working as I was just getting dressed after taking a shower. I could tell by the expression on his face as he looked around the corner that he was anxious about something. Then the words rushed from his mouth. “Have you seen Carl?” “No. As you can see,Continue reading “The Value of a Dog”
Faith is a Funny Thing
He did it again. Once again, we woke up to a puddle of pee on the mat in the kitchen. Carl is almost a year old and doesn’t want to go out in the rain to urinate so he relieves himself inside where he can be nice and dry. For the last couple of monthsContinue reading “Faith is a Funny Thing”
Somewhere Over the Rainbow- Not
Today I drove down to New Bern to spend time with my father-in-law. I made a reservation at a hotel that overlooks the Neuse River and looks out over the massive bridges that connect the land masses. As I gaze over the water to the other side where houses line the shore, I think aboutContinue reading “Somewhere Over the Rainbow- Not”
Leaving Bee Behind
A choice had to be made. I didn’t like it but it was for the best. Carl would come and Bee would be left behind. Both dogs knew something was going to happen. Bags and coolers were filled with the supplies needed for a camping trip that would last for three nights. Jay and IContinue reading “Leaving Bee Behind”
Carl Loves Bee
Carl loves Bee. Now that he is a little older, he has begun to try and show it in ways that are just not acceptable. He is constantly climbing on top of Bee, sniffing her and wanting her to return his affection. Bee doesn’t want to have anything to do with it. She either liesContinue reading “Carl Loves Bee”
Stuffings from the Heart
I knew it was coming. I looked at the clock and wanted to close my eyes for just a couple of minutes. But like most mornings, I waited for Carl’s quiet whimper to change over to the piercing howling that we had grown to tolerate. After a couple of minutes of hearing the annoying noise,Continue reading “Stuffings from the Heart”
This season of my life
It is clear that the seasons are changing. The sun is coming up a little later in the morning and the air is becoming just a tad cooler. There is a carpet of dew that glimmers in the early morning sun and creates a dampness that wasn’t there only a couple of weeks ago. JustContinue reading “This season of my life”