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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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”
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”
Bee’s Happy Swagger
It has been over twenty minutes and the barking hasn’t stopped. I know why Bee is barking and I am just going to let her continue until she gets tired and comes in. About an hour ago, Bee walked through the doggy door with a happy swagger and a dead squirrel in her mouth. SheContinue reading “Bee’s Happy Swagger”
The Straight and Narrow
Most mornings, right after the sun comes up you can find me taking my two French Bulldogs for a three mile stroll around the neighborhood. These two dogs love to walk and can be very competitive with one another. Bee, our black and white dog, usually takes a straight and narrow approach to walking. SheContinue reading “The Straight and Narrow”
Billowing Clouds
I am sitting at a table overlooking the beach and feeling extremely grateful for the incredible view that I am witnessing. A storm just came through and the ocean has turned from choppy to a smooth lake like surface. I can still hear the thunder rolling in the distance. Everyone has left and I findContinue reading “Billowing Clouds”
It’s All in a Number
As I open my eyes, the thoughts start to flood back into my consciousness. The same rehearsed dialogue rushes through like a wave crashing on the beach. I try to change my thoughts but the injustice of the situation can’t leave my mind and heart. It has been days of continuing this dialogue in myContinue reading “It’s All in a Number”