Tag: dogs
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Beach Boys
Moving to another country for two years is exciting, but it is also hard. It means saying goodbye to good friends and family. It means long distance and long gaps in get togethers. It means time differences and phone logistics. It means being a mom from afar, which I’ve done before, but not because I…
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56
We’re both 56 this year,Henry and I!We are growing old together,loyal companions to the end.Henry came to mewhen I needed him most.It was after the divorce,after I bought my “sanctuary,”and filled it with intentionality,settling into a new rhythm with my daughters.Coming, going, here, there,a way of living that nearly tore my heart out.I saw them…
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Henry and Spencer
Ev’ry sunny day starts with a salutationby the East window where Henry and Spencer take in the glorious warmth.Photos: Flemington, NJ. 3.9.25 by LA
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Handsome Henry
His stance is so regal, His back is so straight,When not with his brother,His tireless playmate.His eyes look right at me,Bore into my soul,He seems almost human,As if that’s his goal.My handsome little man,So sweet and so true,My loyal companion,I’ll always love you!Photo: Henry, 11.3.24 by LA
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These Two
These two,Like adorable, fluffy bookends,They can be found on either end of the couch,On either side of me in bed,Or perched on the porch ottoman,Taking in the sights and sounds of the street.These two,Like children frozen in time,Never aging beyond toddlers,With boundless energy,Unceasing curiosity,And a pesky penchant for mischief.These two,Like old friends,Loving me as I…
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Morning, Arun Poem
Dawn – Pups stir, I lay still. ‘Not yet,’ I think, ‘One more hour, please?’ Still – They sense It’s not yet Time to wake, so They snuggle back in. Time – I rouse. They rush to My face, smother Me in pup kisses! Photo: Flemington, NJ. 1.23.23 by LA
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“You’re killin’ me!”
I know they look sweet in this picture. It’s probably what brought you here. And believe me, they are. They are adorable and cuddly and funny and affectionate and entertaining and great company. They are so excited to see me any time I enter a room and they almost always get up to greet me!…
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National Poetry Month-Friendship
Sometimes friendship can be the buoy you cling to when the world looks out of focus to you A Cinquain Poem Photo: Henry and Spencer, 1.23.23. Flemington, NJ by LA
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Travel Lessons from the Dog Park
My dear friend and I took our two canines apiece to a dog park on several acres of land. Watching them enjoy the setting made me think of the lessons we as humans can take from their experience. 1. When you arrive somewhere new, get the lay of the land. It helps to climb a…
The Journey Inward 