Actually, not so still. With a burst of energy, Achilles romps in the yard as Stella watches.
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On guard
Little if any activity slips unnoticed past watchful Achilles and Stella.
Fascinated
Achilles was fascinated by the activity and the two dogs in a neighbour’s yard. He sat watching for over ten minutes. Then he lay down and watched for some minutes longer. He never barked, or whined, simply watched.
Life is good . . .
. . . when you can roll in the grass on a mild day.
A glorious day
We are blessed with blue sky, a good breeze, and good dogs. Achilles surveys his domain as, in the background, Kendal investigates the naturalised corner of the backyard.
Watch dog
Stella monitors our street for unauthorized cat and squirrel activity.
You woke me up because . . .
taken with the PlayBook
. . . we are going for a walk? No? A car ride? No? You are feeding me? No?
Because this looks ‘cute’?
Please go away and let me sleep.
Companions
taken and posted with the PlayBook
On a pleasant spring evening, Achilles and Stella survey their domain.
Stella
My Australian Cattle Dog mix Stella recently became twelve years old a senior dog, reckoned in human years. That makes her, by some calculations, 84. I’m skeptical she’s that old.
She’s slowed down a little, lost a step or two. Stella likes the comfort of the couch a little more, and a little more often, than in years past. Yet she’s still ready for a walk no matter what the weather. And on the walk she’s still still nose down yet head up with eyes open, reacting to what she smells, hears, sees. I still have to pay close attention to her, what’s around us, what has her attention. That’s good, keeps me attentive and alert.
I’m very blessed to have had her for these years, and look forward to having her for more.
Buff, white, and black
Buff and white coat, white Bentley, white whiskers, black nose. Our beloved Achilles was still long enough to be captured, in focus.
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