It’s amazing how much life can change when you take in a dog. I knew that dogs are much more hands-on than cats, need more attention, and are less aloof. I knew that on an intellectual level. Knowing that in person, and living with it, is a whole new experience.I love my dog. Ari has those light blue eyes, huffing sigh, and wagging tail that invite attention. She is my shadow, greets me like a thirsty desert wanderer finding an oasis when I get home, and loves to snuggle. She is allowing me to enjoy being outside again, to love the laziness, and appreciate the moments of quiet that occur when she is busily gnawing on a marrow bone and giving me and the cat a moment of peace.
My life has been taken over, and I love it.
However, settling into a new schedule has taken some time. We’re still in the thick of training. And things like this blog have taken a back burner – or even a musty corner in the closet – to more pressing things.
I have the fur children. They are what I spoil and love and enjoy. They are what I come home to and work for. They depend on me, and I on them. They give me so much more than I thought they would. We chose each other, it seems. She’s already wormed her way onto the bed and the couch. It didn’t take much… I can be a bit of a pushover when it comes to my furry animal housemates.
Looking forward to a vacation – white sand beaches, here I come. And inspiration for things to write, I hope. I could always use some more of that. I think my inspiration has waned due to the incessant whine of political talk in the air. I am over it already. Am I one of the few completely put off by negative ads? I don’t want to hear how awful the other guy is… I want to hear how amazing YOU are. And how, exactly, you plan to fix things. No vague talking points… I want concrete action. I also want to see grown men and women work together and compromise. No more of this grandstanding, petulant, childish wrangling for the purse-strings. No one wins with the way things are going at the moment. Blah. Politics makes me cranky right now.
I’m going to hug my pets and think of less tiring things.
