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Dear Canine Guest
This is a painting by Jackson Pollock, a famous painter and major figure in the abstract expressionist movement.
Just keep it in mind.
Now on to the post…
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Dear Canine Guest,
I feel like there are some important things for you to know, and, while I’m not very good at subtle communication (my parents used to say I had the capacity to be just a touch overbearing), I’m going to give it a … Continue Reading “Dear Canine Guest”
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Jack: A Love Story
Jack lives down the street. Except when he’s at our house.
And Jack takes his role as lapdog very, very seriously. If there’s a lap and a laptop, he really feels he has no other choice than to lay upon them both. No shirking of lapdog responsibilities around here, I assure you.
Now, I don’t have houseplants. And I don’t grow a garden unless my mama grows tomatoes for me. I don’t grow herbs in … Continue Reading “Jack: A Love Story”
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“Are you going to finish eating that?” and other things I’ve said to my dog…
“Are you going to finish eating that? ‘Cause, if you aren’t, I will.”
I said that to my dog.
It’s not pretty. It’s just true.
Yesterday, we played “Did I Say It to My Child or My Dog?”
And yesterday, bless your sweet and darling “think the best of everyone” hearts, you thought I said that to my child. You really are the nicest.
You’ve heard it said that in the midst … Continue Reading ““Are you going to finish eating that?” and other things I’ve said to my dog…”
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Schadenfreude: The Backyard Edition
schadenfreude – (noun) pleasure derived from another person’s misfortune
Every now and then, I like to share something “as is.” Something that hasn’t been prettied up for you. Something that keeps me honest.
What?
I do that every day?
“STOP, Beth!” the crowd cries. “We can’t take any more honesty from you!”
Nevertheless, I press on. Because I have bad judgment, and I find this freeing.
Like the time I didn’t wear my undies to … Continue Reading “Schadenfreude: The Backyard Edition”
