Thursday – A Little Personal – Lucy, Bailey, and Taxes

~ John W. Howell

Lucy

“Hey, Boss.”

“Hi, Lucy. What are you up to today?

Bailey and I just want to know what you are doing?”

“I’m working on our taxes.”

Bailey

“What did you say, Pops?

“Taxes. I’m working on our taxes.”

“Is that why we’ve heard sounds like a wounded wildebeest?”

Lucy and Bailey

“Ha ha ha. You two slay me. I just am trying to figure out where to put things is all. ”

“Things. What kinds of things?”

“Oh, expenses for publishing for one?”

“Hear that Bailey? Publishing. So that is what he does up here all day.”

“Very funny you two. I’ll have you know I take this stuff seriously.”

“We know you do, Boss. Hey, where you going?”

“I’ll be right back. I have this receipt for supplies, and I left it downstairs.”

“Supplies, huh. How about our dog food. Do you have to count that?

“No. The government does not consider your dog food as a deductible item.”

Lucy and Bailey

“Ya hear that, Bailey? Dog food is not deductible.”

“Well, I think it is delectable who cares if it is deductible?”

“What is deductible anyway?”

Bailey

“You are asking me? I’m a dog, not an accountant. Here comes Pops ask him.”

“Hey, Boss. What does deductible mean?”

“I’m not sure you’ll understand, but the government allows us to take away from our income legitimate expenses which are not taxed.”

“Um. Okay, Boss. My next question would be to ask what taxes are but let’s leave it there okay?”

“Smart Lucy. Trust me what you don’t know won’t hurt you. Look the sun is out.”

“Hey, Boss. You are right. Come on Bailey lets hit the sundeck.”

“Coming right up, Lucy. Pops would you open the door please?”

“Such a good dog. Here you go.”

“Check it out, Lucy. The sundeck is repaired.”

“My goodness that seemed like a long time but it looks like it was never damaged.”

“Yeah. Look over here. This end is back on. No more thrills when walking near the edge.”

“That used to get me. It was like a magnet pulling me to the edge.”

“Oh, stop Lucy. You are so dramatic. Feels nice though.”

“Hey, Boss when did they finish the deck?

“Last week, Lucy. You just haven’t been up here.”

“And thanks to the thing called taxes we heard your bellows and came to your rescue.”

“Pay no attention to Lucy, Pops. She is on this drama kick right now. Since I don’t have an opposable thumb do you think you could get the door?”

“Sure thing, Bailey. You guys going to stay a while?”

“I think we better go downstairs. You can never tell if these taxes things might be coming to get mom.”

“Good idea.”

79 thoughts on “Thursday – A Little Personal – Lucy, Bailey, and Taxes”

  2. I didn’t realize Lucy was such a ‘lil drama mama, lol.
    And my personal favorite? Delectable beating out deductible for the top prize!
    Thanks for making tax time fun-ish. 😀

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  4. Oh the dreaded taxes, I’ve just begun the process. Your story lightens the load with precious Lucy and Bailey. And, the view from your newly finished deck is extraordinary. It must feel like you are always on vacation, how sweet! 🙂

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  13. You’ve already started the dreaded taxes?? I know I need to get prepared, too, but I like to put that sort of thing off as long as possible. Wow, your repaired sun deck looks amazing! I’d have a hard time getting anything done if I had a lovely hideaway like that (and it was sunny and warm outside, to boot!)

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  14. I just gathered my stuff for taxes too. Hopefully, I didn’t make wildebeest sounds in the process (loved that comparison). I like to get the bad news over with early so am meeting with the accountant next week.

    The sun deck looks wonderful. What a relaxing view you have!

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  21. Aaah taxes, spent most of the day on taxes … It looks pleasantly warm in Port Aransas, John. The new sundeck looks great and your two dogs are very charming. Dina loves the photos of Lucy and Bailey. 🙂

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  23. Aw, your doggies are adorable, John! Another hilarious episode in the lives of Bailey and Lucy. I’m so glad your sundeck is fixed. It’s beautiful. Your neighborhood is lovely and from what I can see your home is too. 😀 xx

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  27. I love how these two came to your rescue. And high drama Lucy- that was great. BTW, your sun porch is gorgeous, as is your view. Can I move into that turquoise house across the street? Thanks, John.

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  29. Too funny, John, and let me know if you hear that dog food is deductible. 🙂 At least it’s delectable so they’re happy puppies. Your deck looks very nice, too! Happy Friday now!

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