Tuesday – Anything Possible – Happy New Year

New Year's Day

“Twiggy. What are you doing?”

“Checking out the backyard to see if 2019 has changed anything.”

“It is all the same out there. Twigster. In fact, everything’s the same.”

“Well, that is good to know.”

“Wait. What’s that thing on the wall?”

“It’s been there long before you got here, Little One.”

“It is an artistic dolphin.”

“I swear, Lucy. I’ve never seen it before.”

“I think you are so low to the road you miss a lot. Trust me, nothing’s changed.”

 

Hard to believe another year has flown by. Our wish for you is the happiest possible year in 2019. Maybe a tad more kindness wouldn’t hurt either.

 

60 comments

  1. TanGental's avatar

    Heres to a glorious new year John
    Give your beautiful beasts a hug from us

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I will. Thanks, Geoff.

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  2. Gwen M. Plano's avatar
    Gwen Plano · ·

    Wonderful, John. Sometimes we all can be too “low to the road” to see the obvious. Here’s to a New Year of magic that we truly experience. Blessings to you and yours!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Blessings to you, Larry and that amazing bunch of kids.

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  3. patriciaruthsusan's avatar

    We always hope for a better new year. Let’s hope this one proves to be both better and kinder. Good pictures, John. I like the artistic dolphin. 🙂 — Suzanne

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Suzanne.

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  4. The Hook's avatar

    Time flies, John… No matter how much we wish it would stay grounded.

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  5. Dan Antion's avatar

    Happy New Year to you, the Producer, Lucy and Twiggy. May 2019 bring you all the best life has to offer.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Dan.

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  6. Jill Weatherholt's avatar

    Each year seems to go by faster than the last, so it’s easy to miss things. Wishing you all a happy and healthy new year!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Jill. To you as well.

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  7. kethuprofumo's avatar

    Happy New Year, dear John! The pig year is arriving! Certainly better will come! 🙂 Chin-chin!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Maria. Hugs

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  8. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections's avatar

    Twiggy has grown enough to finally see above the bed! Happy New Year, John. May 2019 bring you good health, happiness, and writing successes. … and congratulations for another Steeler win.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Frank. 🙂

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  9. quiall's avatar

    May the new year be kind to us all.

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  10. Sorryless's avatar

    John,

    To peace, love and yes . . more kindness in 2019!

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  11. Charles Yallowitz's avatar

    That fish would surprise me too, Twiggy. 🙂

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  12. Pit's avatar

    A most happy a 2019 to you, too,
    Pit

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  13. Debbie's avatar

    Kindness is always a good thing! Is the artistic dolphin a new Christmas present? Looks very “sea-shore-ish,” if that’s a word. Happy Happy 2019 to you and the ladies!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      We have had the dolphin for about five years. Done by a local artist. We thought it was sea-shoreish too.

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  14. shoreacres's avatar

    As my great-aunt Rilla used to say, “Tempus fidgets.” Here’s to a year with much less need to nervously fidget!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Ha ha ha. Thanks, Linda.

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  15. Author Jan Sikes's avatar

    A tad more kindness can’t hurt a thing. Happy New Year, John and family!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Happy New Year to you and yours, Jan

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  16. robbiesinspiration's avatar

    I agree with you about the kindness, John.

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  17. coldhandboyack's avatar

    My house never looks as clean as yours. I’m telling myself you stage it for the photos. Helps me sleep at night. I hope 2019 brings you to new heights.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I don’t mean to have you lose sleep, but there is no staging. Never have time with the pups.You have to be ready when they are. Thank you for the New Year’s wish, Craig. I wish the same for you.

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    D.L Finn, Author · ·

    Happy 2019:)

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Denise. Happy New Year to you as well.

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  19. Victoria Ray NB's avatar

    Hm…Ms 🐷 piggy asks what Mr Dolphin 🐬 does above the bed in 2019!? :)) 🤨😀
    Have a happy year, full of ideas, writing & books! And health to pup-beauties 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Mr Dolphin is a reporter for Dagbladit. Thank you for the New Year wishes. The very same to you, Victoria Ray.

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  20. Mae Clair's avatar

    Happy New Year, John! Wishing you and your family a healthy and prosperous 2019!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Mae. Happy New Year to you and yours as well.

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  21. Dale's avatar

    Definitely more kindness! We’ll start with us. That Twiggy… noticing more of her surroundings, bringing a new view on something that already existed. Maybe she’ll convince Lucy to see more 😉

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Lucy pretty much runs the show. I think Twiggy will learn a thing or two.

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      1. Dale's avatar

        I’m sure… But hopefully her innocent eyes will also bring something to Lucy 😉

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          I’m sure that will happen as well. ;-D

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  22. Jennie's avatar

    A tad more kindness would go a long way! Happy New Year, John. A big pat to Lucy and the Twigster. 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Jennie. They always like an extra pat.

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      1. Jennie's avatar

        You are welcome, John. I’m so glad. 🙂

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  23. C.E.Robinson's avatar

    John, Happy New Year to you and the family! Twiggy and Lucy are so cute together. Good they have each other! Christine

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I am so happy they do. They have been especially close since Bailey left us. Happy New Year, Christine.

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  24. Don Massenzio's avatar

    Happy New Year John. I hope you have a great 2019.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Don. I wish you a great 2019 as well.

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  25. Teri Polen's avatar

    I was thinking like Lucy – Twiggy’s so short, she probably missed it.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She does miss a lot for sure. She will discover something new and her initial reaction is t bark at it. Thanks, Teri

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  26. circadianreflections's avatar

    Happy New Year John!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      And happy New Year to you, Deborah.

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  27. Joy M. Lilley's avatar

    Happy and healthy days ahead John, for 2019.More kindness yes, lets hope it’s a given.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you so much, Joy. Happy New Year to you as well.

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