Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy Needs Her Rest

August 9, 2018 · by John W. Howell · in A Little Personal · 68 Comments

“Hi, Lucy. Why so glum?”

“Twiggy is under the sofa and won’t play with me.”

“Oh, I’m sure she is resting or something.”

“She says she is tired of playing”

“Tired? What’s that about?”

“We were running around pretty hard.”

“Well, there you are. She is tired. Give her some time.”

“You think so, Boss? I hope she isn’t coming down with something.”

“Twiggy. Come out of there and let’s have a discussion.”

“Good girl, Lucy. She will listen to you.”

“I don’t feel like playing, Lucy I need a little rest.”

“But we can take it a little slower.”

“Any ideas Bailey?”

“I’d get a treat and lure her out.”

“Okay. The rest is over. Here I am.”

“How about we do tug of war?”

“We can play whatever you want, Little stuff.”

“Aw. Thank you, Lucy.”

“I’m glad you feel better. I know we play a little hard sometimes.”

“It’s okay. I love playing with you.”

“I thought we were going to play.”

“How about we play I SPY with our eyes closed.”

“But you won’t be able to see anything.”

“I know Little Potato, but we can pretend.”

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68 comments

Keith Channing · August 9, 2018 - 4:25 am ·

I spy with closed eyes – that’s my kind of game! 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · August 9, 2018 - 7:38 am ·
  
  Stimulated the imagination. Thanks, Keith.
  
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Jill Weatherholt · August 9, 2018 - 5:21 am ·

Poor little Twiggy…I think the heat is getting to her.

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1. John W. Howell · August 9, 2018 - 7:37 am ·
  
  We have to be very careful. She doesn’t do heat well. Thanks, Jill.
  
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Dan Antion · August 9, 2018 - 5:40 am ·

Aw, these guys are so sweet. Twiggy does look a bit like a potato 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · August 9, 2018 - 7:36 am ·
  
  For sure. Thanks, Dan. 😀
  
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Gwen Plano · August 9, 2018 - 5:42 am ·

So sweet! ♥ I love Lucy’s pleading expression. BTW, I’m surprised by Twiggy’s size. Mom and Pop must take very good care of her. 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · August 9, 2018 - 7:36 am ·
  
  She is a growig pup for sure. (oesn’t miss a meal) :-D. Thanks, Gwen
  
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naija24 · August 9, 2018 - 5:49 am ·

Hoops twiggy just like a potato

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1. John W. Howell · August 9, 2018 - 7:35 am ·
  
  Ha ha ha. Thank you, Naija.
  
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Charles Yallowitz · August 9, 2018 - 6:39 am ·

I’m with Lucy. That’s my favorite version of I Spy.

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1. John W. Howell · August 9, 2018 - 7:34 am ·
  
  Ha ha ha.Thanks, Charles.
  
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Teri Polen · August 9, 2018 - 6:45 am ·

Lucy looks so sad in the first pic. Looks like they play well together. My son is bringing his new cat for a weekend visit, and we’re hoping our cat gets along with her. I’m cautiously optimistic.

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1. John W. Howell · August 9, 2018 - 7:33 am ·
  
  I have always wonered why cats have such a rough time with other cats. Best wishes on that visit. 😀
  
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John Fioravanti · August 9, 2018 - 6:51 am ·

Reblogged this on Words To Captivate ~ by John Fioravanti and commented:
John W. Howell gifts us with the sweetest exchange between Lucy and Twiggy – it’ll warm your heart!

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1. John W. Howell · August 9, 2018 - 7:32 am ·
  
  Thank you for the reblog, John
  
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  1. John Fioravanti · August 9, 2018 - 7:46 am ·
    
    My pleasure, good sir!
    
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Natalie Ducey · August 9, 2018 - 7:28 am ·

So sweet. Thanks for sharing, John. Have a lovely Thursday. 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · August 9, 2018 - 7:30 am ·
  
  Thank you, Natalie.
  
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shoreacres · August 9, 2018 - 7:50 am ·

Twiggy’s color change seems more pronounced, and she’s clearly losing some of that puppy-look. When she stretches out, you can see those muscles — but even muscles get tired, sometimes!

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coldhandboyack · August 9, 2018 - 7:51 am ·

Kind of defines what the dog days of summer means.

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1. John W. Howell · August 9, 2018 - 2:35 pm ·
  
  Yes it does. Thanks, Craig.
  
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Audrey Dawn - Oldest Daughter Redheaded Sister · August 9, 2018 - 8:01 am ·

Bailey looks a bit grey around the jaw. Maybe the other two have aged the responsible one. 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · August 9, 2018 - 2:35 pm ·
  
  Could be. She is getting older.
  
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Billy Ray Chitwood · August 9, 2018 - 8:42 am ·

My favorite time ot a ‘blog week’! Just, just;;;well, always delightful!! ♥

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1. John W. Howell · August 9, 2018 - 2:34 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Billy Ray.
  
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rijanjks · August 9, 2018 - 9:47 am ·

This post is priceless, John. The photos and the dialogue are perfect. Thank you for sharing your fur babies with us!

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1. John W. Howell · August 9, 2018 - 2:33 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Jan. 😀
  
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Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. · August 9, 2018 - 10:20 am ·

I have just been to play I spy with my little eye closed… it is called a siesta and is good for us all.. lovely as always girls… and John did a good job of posting too..

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1. John W. Howell · August 9, 2018 - 2:33 pm ·
  
  Siesta. There it is. The spanish name for shut eye I spy. Thanks, Sally.
  
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  1. Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. · August 9, 2018 - 4:49 pm ·
    
    hugs xxx
    
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    1. John W. Howell · August 9, 2018 - 8:29 pm ·
      
      XXX
      
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Debbie · August 9, 2018 - 11:07 am ·

Sometimes it’s not easy getting them all on the same page at the same time, right? And I don’t know how you get a thing done with all that cuteness around!

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1. John W. Howell · August 9, 2018 - 2:31 pm ·
  
  Same page? How about the same bookstore. 😀
  
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  1. Debbie · August 9, 2018 - 3:01 pm ·
    
    😉 Good one!
    
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    1. John W. Howell · August 9, 2018 - 4:25 pm ·
      
      😀
      
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D.L Finn, Author · August 9, 2018 - 11:19 am ·

They wore each other out…they are so cute together!

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1. John W. Howell · August 9, 2018 - 2:31 pm ·
  
  Thank you denise. That is the situation.
  
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Smorgasbord Blogger Daily – Thursday 9th August 2018 – #Fur Bloggers – Ani , Zoe, Lucy, Bailey and Twiggy | Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life · August 9, 2018 - 12:00 pm ·

[…] Head over and see the lovely Twiggy and Bailey too: https://johnwhowell.com/2018/08/09/thursday-a-little-personal-twiggy-has-a-concern/ […]

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1. John W. Howell · August 9, 2018 - 2:30 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Sally.
  
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Jacquie Biggar · August 9, 2018 - 12:20 pm ·

Love that last line, John 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · August 9, 2018 - 2:30 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Jacquie. 😀
  
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Mae Clair · August 9, 2018 - 12:23 pm ·

I love Lucy’s names for Twiggy.
They make such cute playmates 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · August 9, 2018 - 2:29 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Mae.
  
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Vashti Q · August 9, 2018 - 12:25 pm ·

Aw, I think Lucy was just concerned about her little sister being so still. Cute post, John, as always. ❤ xx

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1. John W. Howell · August 9, 2018 - 2:29 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Vashti
  
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dgkaye · August 9, 2018 - 6:45 pm ·

Aw, too cute John. 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · August 9, 2018 - 8:23 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Debby.
  
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  1. dgkaye · August 10, 2018 - 7:56 am ·
    
    🙂
    
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    1. John W. Howell · August 10, 2018 - 9:45 am ·
      
      🙂
      
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Sorryless · August 9, 2018 - 9:22 pm ·

As the kids say . . . those two are adorbs!

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1. John W. Howell · August 10, 2018 - 9:57 am ·
  
  😀
  
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circadianreflections · August 10, 2018 - 2:22 pm ·

ROFL! They are so freaking cute!!!
I’m going to have to remember to use Lucy’s line, ” How about we play I spy with our eyes closed.” when #1 Grandson is raring to go and I need a 5 minute nap. 😜

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1. John W. Howell · August 10, 2018 - 4:05 pm ·
  
  I like that line myself and I made it up. Thanks, Deborah.
  
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Jennie · August 11, 2018 - 8:01 am ·

Aw, how adorable. I Spy with my eyes closed- that’s a good one Lucy.

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1. John W. Howell · August 11, 2018 - 10:07 am ·
  
  Thank Jennie. That may come in habdy at nap time.
  
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  1. Jennie · August 12, 2018 - 8:52 am ·
    
    Great idea, John! 😀
    
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    1. John W. Howell · August 12, 2018 - 12:26 pm ·
      
      Would be nice if I spelled handy correctly.
      😀
      
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    2. Jennie · August 12, 2018 - 5:12 pm ·
      
      Now you sound like me! 😀
      
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    3. John W. Howell · August 12, 2018 - 6:08 pm ·
      
      😀
      
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Teagan R. Geneviene · August 11, 2018 - 9:10 am ·

John, this couldn’t possibly be more adorable. But I’m late getting here and the entire blog world has already said what I’m thinking. Perfectly wonderful. Hugs on the wing.

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1. John W. Howell · August 11, 2018 - 10:04 am ·
  
  Thanks, Teagan. Hugs
  
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robbiesinspiration · August 11, 2018 - 1:11 pm ·

Twiggy is to cute and it is lovely how your other dogs have accepted her and look after her.

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1. John W. Howell · August 11, 2018 - 4:27 pm ·
  
  They really have embraced her. Thanks, Robbie.
  
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Baydreamer · August 11, 2018 - 6:02 pm ·

So precious, John, and “Little Potato” made me smile. Have a good weekend!

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1. John W. Howell · August 11, 2018 - 7:35 pm ·
  
  Thank you , Lauren.
  
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dweezer19 · August 13, 2018 - 7:52 pm ·

💕😊

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1. John W. Howell · August 13, 2018 - 10:13 pm ·
  
  😀
  
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