Have you ever had one of those moments, when you just knew deep in your soul that some person (or some thing) was meant for you? A moment where you look into the eyes of the “other” and know completely that this other is part of you? Like when a friend confesses over several bottles of wine their deep affection for Neil Sedaka and you think, “OH. MAN! Me too!!” Or when you discover the guy you are dating can quote all the lines from your favorite movie and you realize, “He’s the one!” Or when you are shopping in a store you really can’t afford to be shopping in and the pair of shoes you are there to visit are miraculously on sale and then the sales person says, “There’s one pair left in a size 8. What size do you take?” and you jump up and down squealing, “I’m a size 8, I’m a size 8!” and then he gives you his store discount on top of it because obviously these shoes were meant for you. You know, those moments?
With Snickers, our cat, it was when we first met her and found out her name. We name all our cats after food and so when we were told she was named after the most perfect of candy bars, we all knew, “She’s ours!” Well, that, and she took after the huge Maine Coon who was vying for our attention. Sassy, is our cat!
I had another one of those moments today as I watched our dog, Sophie. Lately, she has to be induced out of her “den”, she loves it so much. But this morning I found her following the sun in the dining room. She migrated around the room with the transit of that bright shiny orb in the sky. And as I snapped this photo of my little sun worshiper I couldn’t help but think, “I knew you belonged to this family. You practice our religion, dog. And that’s saying something.”
A dog after my own heart. Who could ask for anything more?
How could you not know the lyrics to “Feelin’ Groovy”? You are, literally, such a baby! And those donuts- if you’re going for hard drugs, I say go straight to the crystal meth: Crispy Cremes. If I have another baby (at 56) would you make me such a beautiful poster? Some days it seems remotely possible- arrghhh. You are so crafty. I thought I needed plastic bag dispenser help and then I saw Mary’s place. 🙂
Okay- all caught up. This dog. I like these terriers. A good friend had one named “Tootsie” and he was one of my favorite dogs. Sophie appears to have found a good life for herself, following the sun, instead of hunting for badgers or whatever it was they were bred to do. She looks very sweet and as though she’s doing exactly as she oughta.
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I’m agree with you on the Crispy Creme. But alas, this is Astoria. And the closest we come is Danish Maid and they close early. Ooh… you going to make a rug out of your trash bags? I think Mary’s blue bags are so beautiful it’s a shame to send them off to recycling! If I had blue bags like that I’d save them all up and make a huge rug for our craft space. :D And, yes, I’m young I suppose. I also grew up in a fairly conservative household with no real access to television. There is even stuff from my generation I should know and don’t. 😀 ~W
On those days where the sun actually shines through, I’ve often thought about carving out my own spot on the ground to bask in the sun’s glory. Too cold to do it outside… it is a reminder that soon enough the weather will warm. Meanwhile, Sophie is too cute. Definitely a great addition to the family.
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She is… isn’t she? But you know I’ve been thinking my office could use a turtle. ~W
My dogs have taught me to appreciate the small things in life too. Sophie is darling all curled up there basking in the sunlight.
Anytime you want to get together for thrifting or coffee, just give me a holler… I’m always up for it! 🙂
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Ooh…OK! You’re on!! ~W
Isn’t she just a cutie lying there in the sun. Ah, to be a dog…
Hey, I bought my chocolate pie today, I’m feeling for ya sister!!
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Oof… all the good working out and maintaining a diet last week just went to hell in a PMS basket. 😀 ~W
Our darling pup used to sit in the sun. Her belly would get so dark, since she “tanned” all the time. I had a moment like that the other day. The sun was coming in the window and it was so warm. I wanted to lay on the floor and chill. But then I had to go make lunch. Too bad for me. 🙂
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Yeah, we’ve had a week of straight sunlight. We’re all in shock. And sadly, I want to do nothing but bask in it… and life won’t let me. Still cold outside and I can feel it in these old walls of ours. ~W