I dare ya

Fitzi’s favourite toy is this ball. We sometimes play chase/keep away using it as the prize. Here, he seems to say ‘I dare ya to take it.’

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Treat

Fitzi very nicely takes a treat. What is the treat? A piece of celery rib. Yes, he likes celery.

Crunch, crunch, crunch.

Good boy.

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Smile

Someone mentioned today that they really miss their dog that’s gone on ahead and are still sad he is no longer here.

While I miss all the dogs that have gone on ahead, am sometimes for a few moments sad (for me) about letting go of Stella last May, I generally look back with gratitude and contentment that I shared life and time with so many dogs, different dogs.

How can I not smile when I look at this photo of sweet Corndog spotlighted by a sunbeam, snoozing on his couch?

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I have been blessed.

Glows

Fitzi’s blaze still glows when the light is down low.

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Curls

Fitzis’ ear curls into a close-parenthesis.

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Dusk

As dusk falls on this Saturday Fitzi and I enjoy the evening, serenaded by crickets and Randy Bachman’s Vinyl Tap featuring Elton John and Billy Joel.

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Keeping an eye

I was very kindly allowed to bring Achilles to work. At one point, he positioned himself at the entrance, where he could watch the world go by.

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Elder statesman

Our elder statesman Achilles regards the world with his normal aplomb.

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Good boy

Our good boy, our treasured companion, our Fitzi.

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Back on Thursday.

Rests easily.

Though we’ve had several spells of warm and humid weather we have resisted installing the window air conditioner. I broke down today – temperature in the high 20s C and humidity upwards of 70% – and plugged the a/c into the living room window. Tomorrow may be even more warm and humid, and storms are likely.

Achilles seemed to like my action plan.

Back on Thursday.

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