Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Her Leash

~ John W. Howell

“I’m just going into the backyard. Why the leash?

“We need to protect your leg in case you have a wild moment.”

“A wild moment? Haven’t had one of those in weeks.”

“Yes, and we must keep it like that until the end of January.”

“I don’t know, but visiting the backyard with a chaperone is not the same.”

“It won’t be forever. Just think how far you’ve come.”

“Yeah, well, at least I’m walking better. Those leaves back there need some attention.”

“You are walking better. I know about the leaves. They will be done tomorrow.

“Maybe we can take a quick sunbath. The sun is warm.”

“That’s the spirit. You want to lay on the lounges?”

“Um, no. The sun isn’t that warm. We need a geophysical boost.”

“A geophysical boost? What’s that?”

“Black rocks and exposed groundcover where Mom pulled a plant.”

“Oh, I get it. The rock absorbs the heat, and so it’s warmer there.”

“I have to wonder sometimes what they taught you in college.”

“I may have missed the class where they covered how to get warmer outside.”

“I think you guys have lost some of the skills necessary to survive out here. Too many comforts.”

“Says the dog who never wants for a thing.”

“Yeah, but I still keep my instincts sharp.”

“Like chasing things til you blow out a ligament?”

“Okay, there’s that. Let’s go in. It’s a little chilly.

132 thoughts on “Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Her Leash”

  11. Eventually, that leash isn’t going to be required anymore, and the old song — “Who let the dogs out?” — is going to be completely appropriate. It’s interesting that a documentary about the making of the song was introduced at the 2019 SXSW; maybe they can do a re-release and bring Twiggy on as a consultant.

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    1. I love that suggestion, Linda. I swear without the leash Twiggy would be chasing every shadow in the yard. She tried jumping off the steps and if there was no leash she would have done it . One more month and she is free again. Thanks for the fun comment.

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  14. So good to hear that Twiggy is very improved. But you never know when she might spot a puma or a water buffalo, so the leash is probably a good idea. I am also ignorant of a geophysical boost!

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  19. I definitely missed the class about how to stay warmer outside. Good advice for me going forward…or when I’m on the ground. Hopefully, there is more forward and less ground. Glad Twiggy is out and about.

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        1. I remember a few times sitting in the shower cross legged with thumb and forefinger joined, repeating OMs hoping Budda would restore my body and soul not to mention prevent being fired by the boss I told off last night.

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  31. When I was acclimating Monk to leash-walking, I’d take him in the fenced backyard and mosey around, but he didn’t particularly enjoy it. Too many squirrel-distractions! I’m glad to see Twiggy is better-behaved, and I love how she’s found the warm spot next to the fence.

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  35. Glad to see Twiggy outside, although being cautious. It seems like a long haul for her. Hopefully, the end of January comes quickly. Dot and Lia say Hi and Merry Christmas Twiggy!!

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  36. I’m so glad she’s improving and is able to be outside in that beautiful warm sunshine. Loved the chat you too had. And she is definitely a dog who “never wants for a thing!”

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  37. Oh, Twiggy Zen stone lessons! Wonderful practice for winter! I’m glad that she is better. Let’s hope that the Chinese New Year will make her as reactive as she used to be, dear John. It will be the dragon year…It means something. 🍤🍤🍤🍻😊🎄🧨✨

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  42. I love this banter between you and Twiggy. I can imagine you both actually talking to each other … lol 😉 At least she’s on a long leash 🙂

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  47. Well Twiggy, you certainly are a loved doggie. I had to scroll and scroll to get to comment.
    Your dad’s right. Look how far you’ve come!
    Will you be getting a ramp from the porch to the yard?

    The end of January will come faster than most of us want, in spite of cold weather.
    Say hi to dad for me!

    OX OX OX OX

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