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Lessons From My Dogs

October 10, 2018 / Angus / Wandering
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2018 1 20 - Sadie and Mom - 2011 - IMG_3124

 

Sadie

  1. Never give up hope that the one who makes the sun come up each day will be on the other side of the door. If they are, do not suppress your joy; spin, yelp, sneeze, anything short of peeing on the carpet is in-bounds.
  2. Be open to love that you never saw coming. Give it back tenfold.
  3. Make each day the best it can be for those that you love. Sly humor is always a good start.
  4. Leave the world a better place for your having been here.
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Ben

  1. Do not ever let anyone tell you that you can’t fly. You can, especially if you are in pursuit of something.
  2. Trust your mom without question. She’s got this.
  3. Don’t try to be everything to everyone. Be something good to someone special.
  4. Never doubt that you are loved.
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Bella

  1. If a new door opens to you, go through. Don’t look back.
  2. Pay attention to Nature, because rabbits.
  3. Don’t be afraid to show your belly to those you love, they love it when you do.
  4. Play fiercely, then chill.
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The Lessons I Have Learned From my Dogs

October 8, 2018 / Rags / Prose, Wise Words
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2018 1 20 - Benji - 2012 4 29 - Passion

 

Benj:

Bennie’s lessons were pretty clear to me.

  • Occasionally things are not as threatening or terrifying as they seem at first. Sometimes life is trying to give you something nice, not take something away from you.
  • Don’t force things you don’t need to force.  You don’t have to face everything, sometimes you can just walk wide and avoid the unpleasantness altogether.
  • Love what you love beyond all logic or reason. Love it a lot.  Ask for it all of the time.  Put yourself in position to get what you love – and then do it every chance you get. Realize what a joy it is while you’re doing it.
  • Oh…and…never swim.  Just don’t.  You never know what is really lurking under that shiny darkness that you think is just another kind of solid ground. If you jump be prepared to be surprised.
2018 7 14 - Bella And Dad - 9S3A7307

 

Belly:

Lessons from Bella so far are:

  • Just walk in as if you own the place. Chances are that someone has hidden nice surprises all over the place for you to find.
  • Run hard with your ears flat when you want to.  Run really fast.  When you are done don’t take the bait to make you run anymore.
  • Sometimes it just feels good to tear out all of your toys at one time.  Even if you don’t plan to do anything with them.
  • Walk every chance you get.  The more you do that the better the chance of catching a squirrel or rabbit off guard.
  • Know when to give up – no point running full bore if you know the rope is too short.
  • Stay friendly, but don’t over commit.
  • Eschew drama.  If someone acts hysterical collect your dignity and move calmly out of reach.  There’s too much crazy in the world to react to all of it.
  • Every so often there is one loud-mouthed fucker who has it coming.  Usually being sweet and maintaining your dignity will make them look like the psycho jackal that they really are, but every so often it’s ok to actively dislike someone’s attitude.  Call them on their shit and don’t back down, even if you’re small.
  • When everyone expects it least, be playful and funny in a way that weirds everyone out.  Especially the over serious ones, or the self important drama queens. Bob and weave, jump and fake them out, then leave them asking their handlers what the hell just happened.  It’s great for everyone’s head.
  • When you find your one true love, curl up against them and relax.  Go peacefully to sleep.  Everything will be ok.
border collies, Cattle dogs, dogs

Grace of Grass

September 10, 2018 / Rags / Photography, Prose, Wandering
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Anna Tivel —Barrel Aged Songwriting

April 16, 2018 / Angus / Music
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Another of our favorite house concert troubadours, Anna Tivel, showcases her songwriting prowess in this session from Audiotree Live.  Enjoy!

Our New Girl – Bella Blue

February 26, 2018 / Rags / Prose
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Photo credit – ChayaDigitalArts.com

 

Bella Blue, Cattle dogs

Memories

January 21, 2018 / Rags / Prose
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2018 1 20 - My Loves - IMG_6520

 

 

2018 1 20 - Mom and the Snoops - 2011 - IMG_3121

 

 

2018 1 20 - Benj and Sadie on the deck - IMG_1660

 

 

2018 1 20 - Benj and Ball - IMG_7379

 

 

2018 1 20 - My Little Loves - 2012 - IMG_5513

 

 

2018 1 20 - 2012 Snoops at Pauls - IMG_5559

 

 

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