Catching rain drops

on my tongue.

Dog Psalm #86

By the empty birdbath I pray for rain.

Ask and ye shall receive.

Dog Psalm 49

Give of and to yourself.

Small kindnesses, 

like a much needed rain,

revive the parched soul.
Rest is a gift.

After the rain

I stop and smell the flowers.

Iris are the apple of my eye.

Dear sweet deep blue summer

so soft beneath my feet

I savour our days together.

Simple Pleasures

On this rainy Spring day

  it is still cool enough to enjoy

the flannel sheets and comforter.

So I indulge in a lounging that will last the whole day -

listening to the music of the rain drops and wind

and rising only for snacks.

Dog Psalm 14

God is here.

In this stone wall.

 

In the mind that planned it.
In the hands that made it.

In the earth that it holds.

In the people and animals who pass by

and those who stop to rest or play.

In the rain that will wash it.
In the snow that will fall on it.

In the sun that dries it.
In our moments together.

I find you, Great Spirit, everywhere.
Or is it that you find me? 
I am so grateful for your nearness.

Turning Pages

HEY

Is that a dog in a bubble bath being served a martini?

 

'HOMOSEXUALITY IN NATURE' is the headline.

Well, I'd better get in there and turn some pages, 

read what it's all about.

Let me break it down and bark it out for you.  

You humans make the world unnecessarily complex.

Love is love. Just live it.
1500 SPECIES of animals exhibit homosexual behavior.
They all get along just fine.  While humans struggle. Go figure.
There was some good stuff inside GET-RI.Com

But the cover photo concerned me. Please remember I'm not your prop, I'm your teacher. Don't I take you out for a walks, and demand indoor ball games when you desperately need them?  Don't I comfort and care? Show you social grace, the ease and grease?  Remind you to revel and relax moment by moment?

I do.  You so know I do.
Don't abuse my amiable nature.

I don't want bubble baths. I do want rain baths.

I don't want martini's. I do want fresh water EVERY day.
(Although I do enjoy coffee so please leave your coffee cup unattended.)
I'd rather play than eat.  Don't cheat me with treats.

I don't want cucumber eye packs. I do want pack walks.
(If your on your cell phone your not really with me.  Kids know this too.)

So dear humans, don't let labels or roles
consume your thoughts, time or hold you back.
Just share your love.
Be real.
That's how we dogs do it, merry and undaunted.
It brings happiness and peace.

Rain Bath

There was a sudden torrential downpour during our walk last night. We were a long way from home. I was drenched and exhausted. I popped on my After Bath Robe and had a snuggle in the comfy chair.

I got to thinking. Isn't it Dinner time?



Bless her she filled my 'buzy-buddy' with Bil-Jak.
I like meals to be events. It usually takes me about 20 minutes to enjoy dinner.

I finish up by leaning waaay in for a nice big drink.

Man this After Bath Robe fits great!

I'm not even leaving a damp spot.

Pass the remote.