Thursday – A Little Personal – Lucy and Bailey Reflections

~ John W. Howell

Lucy and Bailey

“So Lucy. What do you think about the year? It is almost New Year’s Eve, and I wonder if you have some thoughts about 2017.”

“Boy, Bailey. You are pretty philosophical for a hound.”

“I’m a boxer, not a hound.”

“Just an expression.”

“Back to my question.”

“I’m thinking. I guess I will have to call the year a challenge.”

“How so?”

“Just listen to that hammering. It has been going on for weeks.”

“I know, but it is a sign of progress. We had a Hurricane after all.”

“Not to mention evacuating to Austin.”

“Yeah, that wasn’t so pleasant. But we did avoid the flying siding and stuff.”

“I know. I was glad not to have been here then.”

“Okay, that was the Hurricane. What else?”

“I miss Stella.”

“I know. I do too. She always seemed to have the perfect word for any occasion.”

“Not to mention fun to chase.”

“We have to believe she is happy. She had a long life of love.”

“I agree. Well, in any case, I’m thinking she has a lot of mice that need catching.”

“Excellent thought, Lucy. Let’s keep that vision in mind.”

“Beyond those two events, 2017 was not really a bad year.”

“I have to agree. You know we have it pretty good.”

“I would say.”

“I think I’ll make a resolution for 2018.”

“Okay, what is that? Boy, my eyelids are getting heavy. Might be the thought of making a resolution.”

“Lucy you are such a slug. You know that?”

“How about a little nap before we move to 2018?”

“Okay, I see your point. When we wake up, we need to make our resolutions.”

“Hmm. Oh sure. When we get up, that’ll be the first thing we do. Well, besides a scratch.”

“And a drink of water.”

“And maybe a run in the yard. ZZZZZZZ.”

56 thoughts on “Thursday – A Little Personal – Lucy and Bailey Reflections”

  13. Oh, the wisdom of our 4-legged family members. Thank you, John, for this endearing exchange. What a beautiful way to start the new year. Best wishes to you and yours! 😀

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  15. Oh my goodness… they look so comfy and cozy. Last January when “the big they” (whomever They are) said the year of the Fire Rooster was going to be full of challenges, I didn’t want to believe it. Horsefeathers! 2016 and its mean old monkey was bad enough. But they were making an understatement. Here’s hoping the year of the Earth Dog will be a friendlier critter. Have a thriving Thursday, John!

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  22. Love your doggie’s dialogue! Perfect for what they’d say! Yep, a snooze and a few more things to do before a 2018 resolution. Never make resolutions. Hope the Earth Dog Year will be better than this one. Not born in a Dog Year, but… Happy New Year, John! Christine

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  23. I think they summed up 2017 quite well. I miss seeing Stella here and I’m sure they miss her as well. Hope your 2918 will be happy, healthy, and filled with prolific writing.

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