Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste Pose for Photos

June 20, 2024 · by John W. Howell · in A Little Personal · 137 Comments

“Okay, you two. I want a nice photo to put on the blog.”

“What do we do?”

“Look at Twiggy, Tempeste. I want you to stand next to her and smile.”

“What is that yellow thing in Mom’s hand?”

“No, Tempest. Go stand next to Twiggy.”

“But I want to see what it is.”

“Okay, it’s a stuffed peeper. Go to the console table and stand there.”

“This is cute. Is it new?”

“It’s not new. We have had it for a while. Twiggy, look at me.”

“What do you want me to do?”

“Go over to the console by the peeper and take Tempest with you.”

“I’m not sure she will cooperate.”

“That’s okay. I’m sure if you go there, she will follow.”

“Hey, Mom. What’s that thing over there?”

“It’s the closet door, Tempeste. Now go and join Twiggy.”

“The panther stalks the puma. Step by step.”

“Can we get you two to turn this way and face the camera?”

“I don’t know Dad. Did you see that panther stalking me?”

“Looks like this session is over.”

“But the panther is thinking of taking down the mighty puma.”

“Alright, panther. You have messed with the wrong puma.”

“Talk is big, puma ole pal. Let’s see what you got.”

“Thanks, Girls. We’ll try this another time.”

Tags: A little personal, author, books, Circumstances of Childhood, fiction favorites, His Revenge, John W. Howell Author, My GRL, Our Justice, Tempeste, The Contract with Gwen Plano, Twiggy

137 comments

cazzycoop · June 20, 2024 - 4:25 am ·

Hilariously cute as always thanks for the smiles!

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1. John W. Howell · June 20, 2024 - 6:45 am ·
  
  So glad you liked it, Cazzy. 😊
  
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Dan Antion · June 20, 2024 - 4:33 am ·

You did get some good pictures, John.

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1. John W. Howell · June 20, 2024 - 6:46 am ·
  
  Well, I had in mind a nice side by side. Maybe when Tempest gets older. Twiggy the ham is always up for a portrait sitting.
  
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Charles Yallowitz · June 20, 2024 - 5:27 am ·

Excellent photo shoot. Really captured their personalities.

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1. John W. Howell · June 20, 2024 - 6:47 am ·
  
  Thank you, Charles. 😊
  
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GP · June 20, 2024 - 5:59 am ·

They may not have done what you wanted, but you did capture their characters!

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1. John W. Howell · June 20, 2024 - 6:49 am ·
  
  Thank you, GP. I think that does count for something. 😊
  
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  1. GP · June 20, 2024 - 12:30 pm ·
    
    No matter what they do, you can write a story for it! (That’s why you’re the author and I’m not!)
    
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    1. John W. Howell · June 20, 2024 - 2:06 pm ·
      
      Ha ha ha. You author a very well respected and informative blog, GP. I just make stuff up.
      
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    2. GP · June 21, 2024 - 5:40 am ·
      
      And I don’t have the imagination, so I have to go by facts.
      
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    3. John W. Howell · June 21, 2024 - 7:49 am ·
      
      Oh I don’t know. You have had some pretty good one liners.
      
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    4. GP · June 22, 2024 - 5:38 am ·
      
      I must be channeling Dad, haha!
      
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    5. John W. Howell · June 22, 2024 - 7:19 am ·
      
      Could well be.
      
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T. W. Dittmer · June 20, 2024 - 6:28 am ·

Good job, John. You managed to take such cute pictures when the girls weren’t really posing for you. They look pleased by the procedure, too.

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1. John W. Howell · June 20, 2024 - 6:50 am ·
  
  As we say positive or negative attention is always attention. They love that. Thanks, Tim. 😁
  
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coldhandboyack · June 20, 2024 - 6:34 am ·

Maybe they need marks on the floor. While they’re sniffing the marks at least they’re together.

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1. John W. Howell · June 20, 2024 - 6:51 am ·
  
  May have to employ treats next time.
  
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Darlene · June 20, 2024 - 6:37 am ·

LOL! Many photographers refuse to work with children and animals for this reason. The last shot is so cute.

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1. John W. Howell · June 20, 2024 - 6:51 am ·
  
  I can understand that. Thanks, Darlene. 😊
  
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cazzycoop · June 20, 2024 - 6:49 am ·

Hang a treat from a (not too) high place and have the camera ready…..

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1. John W. Howell · June 20, 2024 - 6:52 am ·
  
  Good advice. 😁
  
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  1. cazzycoop · June 20, 2024 - 6:58 am ·
    
    They get exercise you get laughs and pics win win!
    
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Teri Polen · June 20, 2024 - 7:00 am ·

Bond might take a swing at me if he knew I said this – but it’s like you’re trying to herd cats, lol.

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1. cazzycoop · June 20, 2024 - 8:31 am ·
  
  Herding cats is fun though! You get fit and frustrated at the same time
  
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  1. John W. Howell · June 20, 2024 - 9:29 am ·
    
    That is for sure.
    
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2. John W. Howell · June 20, 2024 - 9:25 am ·
  
  So it would seem. Thanks, Teri. 😁
  
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Sarah Angleton · June 20, 2024 - 7:31 am ·

Ha! This feels awfully familiar.

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1. John W. Howell · June 20, 2024 - 9:26 am ·
  
  A similar story repeated across the land. Thanks, Sarah. 😊
  
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Annette Rochelle Aben · June 20, 2024 - 7:48 am ·

Young ladies…. your many fans eagerly await your portraits… ❤

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1. John W. Howell · June 20, 2024 - 9:27 am ·
  
  It is so boring though, Miss Annette. 😊
  
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lois · June 20, 2024 - 8:25 am ·

Like herding cats…oh, wait! These are dogs. The dialogue is so spot on. You know that is exactly what they were saying! 😆

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1. John W. Howell · June 20, 2024 - 9:28 am ·
  
  Ha ha ha. Thanks, Lois. 😁
  
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shoreacres · June 20, 2024 - 8:33 am ·

Best exchange of all: “What’s that thing over there?” “The closet door.” Discovering the obvious can be fun!

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1. John W. Howell · June 20, 2024 - 9:30 am ·
  
  When it is open a crack it takes on a whole new image. Thanks, Linda.
  
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  1. shoreacres · June 20, 2024 - 9:30 am ·
    
    An open invitation, if you will.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · June 20, 2024 - 9:33 am ·
      
      So true. 🤣
      
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Susannah Bianchi · June 20, 2024 - 8:38 am ·

Well, girls will be girls. You’re lucky they’re not demanding jewelry for a photo op. I’m just sayin’ John. 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · June 20, 2024 - 9:30 am ·
  
  They did want catering, so I think you are right.
  
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  1. Susannah Bianchi · June 20, 2024 - 10:36 am ·
    
    Women. We’re all alike.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · June 20, 2024 - 1:17 pm ·
      
      Ha ha ha
      
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Audrey Dawn - Oldest Daughter Redheaded Sister · June 20, 2024 - 8:43 am ·

Aww. Growing so much! Loved this, John. Thanks for the smile.

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1. John W. Howell · June 20, 2024 - 9:31 am ·
  
  Glad you got one, Audrey. 😁
  
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Staci Troilo · June 20, 2024 - 9:02 am ·

Ah, I’ve been there. The few pictures I have with my three together took forever and were not what I envisioned. Still, in the end, those photos capture their personalities, so I treasure them. Sending the girls belly rubs. Thanks for the smiles, John.

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1. John W. Howell · June 20, 2024 - 9:32 am ·
  
  Thank you for the belly rubs Miss Staci. 😁
  
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Author Jan Sikes · June 20, 2024 - 9:06 am ·

ADHD at its finest. 🙂 Like trying to herd cats. 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · June 20, 2024 - 9:32 am ·
  
  Dogs with cat brains I suspect. Thanks, Jan.
  
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Sue Coletta · June 20, 2024 - 9:37 am ·

Hahahahaha! Love this, John!

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1. John W. Howell · June 20, 2024 - 10:08 am ·
  
  Thank you, Sue. 😁
  
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Dale · June 20, 2024 - 10:05 am ·

Hahaha! And they say herding cats is hard… Nicely done! At least you got both of them in the frames… 😉

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1. John W. Howell · June 20, 2024 - 10:08 am ·
  
  There were a few that both were out of the frame. 🤣
  
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  1. Dale · June 20, 2024 - 10:12 am ·
    
    Hahaha! I don’t doubt that for a second! They do keep you on your toes!
    
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    1. John W. Howell · June 20, 2024 - 1:13 pm ·
      
      They do.😁
      
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    2. Dale · June 20, 2024 - 1:59 pm ·
      
      😁
      
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Liz Gauffreau · June 20, 2024 - 10:20 am ·

Yep, candids will just have to do. I got such a kick out of this series of photos. When panther and puma show up, it’s best to concede defeat.

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1. John W. Howell · June 20, 2024 - 1:14 pm ·
  
  That’s pretty much what I thought, Liz.
  
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  1. Liz Gauffreau · June 20, 2024 - 6:35 pm ·
    
    🙂
    
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Sorryless · June 20, 2024 - 10:33 am ·

These two could force more takes than Marlon Brando.

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1. John W. Howell · June 20, 2024 - 1:16 pm ·
  
  I like that comment for sure, Pilgrim.
  
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  1. Sorryless · June 20, 2024 - 5:35 pm ·
    
    😉
    
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    1. John W. Howell · June 20, 2024 - 8:03 pm ·
      
      😊
      
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D.L. Finn, Author · June 20, 2024 - 11:11 am ·

A very entertaining photo shoot 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · June 20, 2024 - 2:01 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Denise.
  
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Gwen M. Plano · June 20, 2024 - 11:26 am ·

Great dialogue and photos, John. An ordinary day becomes extraordinary in your able hands. 🌞

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1. John W. Howell · June 20, 2024 - 2:02 pm ·
  
  I’m glad you liked it, Gwen. You made me blush with these words. 😊 Thank you.
  
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Teagan Riordain Geneviene · June 20, 2024 - 11:29 am ·

Hahaha! Knowing the challenges of trying to get a nice pose from 2 pets in one frame, this just slayed me, John.

Tempeste is looking so grownup. Big hugs.

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1. John W. Howell · June 20, 2024 - 2:03 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Teagan. Yes, she is getting there.
  
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Bruce@WOTC · June 20, 2024 - 11:58 am ·

The girls do what the girls do, John. Their characters are on full display even if they don’t display themselves according to plan.🙂

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1. John W. Howell · June 20, 2024 - 2:04 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Bruce. A very nice thing to say.
  
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Cindy Georgakas · June 20, 2024 - 12:15 pm ·

hahahaha… dogs being dogs as always.. they’re cute even when ignoring you. Ha💓

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1. John W. Howell · June 20, 2024 - 2:05 pm ·
  
  They do the ignoring part very well.
  
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  1. Cindy Georgakas · June 20, 2024 - 3:19 pm ·
    
    I know ha!😬
    
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    1. John W. Howell · June 20, 2024 - 4:05 pm ·
      
      😊
      
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Debbie · June 20, 2024 - 12:51 pm ·

I have enough trouble getting ONE dog to pose — I can only imagine how hard it must be for two! You’ve definitely described the dilemma. Must be fun trying to get them to pose for Christmas cards (do people still send those things out?!?)

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1. John W. Howell · June 20, 2024 - 2:09 pm ·
  
  I don’t send Christmas cards but I imagine those that do, would have a tough time getting Twiggy and Tempeste shots for the cards.
  
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Resa · June 20, 2024 - 1:24 pm ·

Hahahahahahahahahaha!

Twiggy! Tempeste!

Funniest post John. Love it.

You’ll get a good pic next time, for sure!

Okay, Twiggy…I’m a bit confused. You are the Puma. Tempeste is the Panther..a Black Panther.

Did I get it right?

🐂🐂🐂🐂

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1. John W. Howell · June 20, 2024 - 2:12 pm ·
  
  You got that right, Miss Resa. That black panther thinks she can get the best of me but it will never happen. 😁
  
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  1. Resa · June 20, 2024 - 2:27 pm ·
    
    Just be careful in the dark! They blend in.
    ⚫️𝐗
    
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    1. John W. Howell · June 20, 2024 - 3:17 pm ·
      
      I’ve lost her a couple of times.
      
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    2. Resa · June 20, 2024 - 3:41 pm ·
      
      AHA!
      
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    3. John W. Howell · June 20, 2024 - 4:16 pm ·
      
      But I found her fast enough.
      
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    4. Resa · June 20, 2024 - 7:33 pm ·
      
      Puma stealth!
      
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    5. John W. Howell · June 20, 2024 - 8:02 pm ·
      
      Under the wire.
      
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    6. Resa · June 20, 2024 - 8:40 pm ·
      
      …but still on fire!
      
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    7. John W. Howell · June 21, 2024 - 6:45 am ·
      
      Through muck and mire.
      
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    8. Resa · June 21, 2024 - 8:23 am ·
      
      Through wild hunter’s heart’s desire,
      
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    9. John W. Howell · June 21, 2024 - 9:43 am ·
      
      Praying not to expire.
      
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    10. Resa · June 21, 2024 - 12:53 pm ·
      
      I want to keep going, but seeing as how you put a period, I’ll stop. 💋
      
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    11. John W. Howell · June 21, 2024 - 2:53 pm ·
      
      AW
      
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    12. Resa · June 21, 2024 - 3:00 pm ·
      
      Okay then! “Praying not to expire.”
      
      Yet, the hunted won’t tire,
      
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    13. John W. Howell · June 21, 2024 - 4:22 pm ·
      
      the hunter’s eyes are like fire,
      
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    14. Resa · June 21, 2024 - 4:23 pm ·
      
      Bright as any funeral pyre,
      
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    15. John W. Howell · June 21, 2024 - 6:06 pm ·
      
      Can’t dim the light of desire
      
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    16. Resa · June 21, 2024 - 8:16 pm ·
      
      When dark nights’ lights inspire
      
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    17. John W. Howell · June 21, 2024 - 10:24 pm ·
      
      A struggle to dawn then retire,
      
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    18. Resa · June 22, 2024 - 11:29 am ·
      
      Under brush and behind briar
      
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    19. John W. Howell · June 22, 2024 - 12:06 pm ·
      
      Resting till energy is higher
      
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John Holton · June 20, 2024 - 1:51 pm ·

That was like any time they tried to a picture of my brothers and I when we were young…

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1. John W. Howell · June 20, 2024 - 2:13 pm ·
  
  Would be the same thing for sure. 😁
  
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thomasstigwikman · June 20, 2024 - 2:41 pm ·

ha ha that was funny. Twiggy and Tempeste are incredibly cute. Great photos.

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1. John W. Howell · June 20, 2024 - 3:17 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Thomas. 😁
  
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circadianreflections · June 20, 2024 - 3:06 pm ·

A pepper and a puma…that portrait session wasn’t going to happen. That dialogue was great entertainment, John. 😂

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1. John W. Howell · June 20, 2024 - 3:15 pm ·
  
  I’m glad you liked it, Deborah.
  
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Eilene Lyon · June 20, 2024 - 7:37 pm ·

Dog posing: a hair-pulling exercise. That one with Tempest jumping up – looks like she has a two-way arrow in her chest!

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1. John W. Howell · June 20, 2024 - 8:02 pm ·
  
  She does have a funny mark, Thanks, Eilene.
  
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JFRSr · June 20, 2024 - 10:26 pm ·

John, you know Molly should not give those little guys stuffed peppers…there not good for Wiggly and Temper🐳

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1. John W. Howell · June 21, 2024 - 6:47 am ·
  
  I think you are right, 🐳
  
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Jennie · June 21, 2024 - 6:58 am ·

Panther and puma… love it! That’s much more fun than posing, right girls?

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1. John W. Howell · June 21, 2024 - 9:35 am ·
  
  Yes Miss, Jennie. It is way more fun. 😁
  
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  1. Jennie · June 21, 2024 - 1:50 pm ·
    
    😀
    
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    1. John W. Howell · June 21, 2024 - 2:52 pm ·
      
      😊
      
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noelleg44 · June 21, 2024 - 7:19 am ·

There’s one or two in there that are nice, John, although Tempeste is just being a kid. Looks like the puma can handle the panther just fine! Such fun with those two!

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1. John W. Howell · June 21, 2024 - 9:38 am ·
  
  Twiggy is able to exert her will when necessary. Sometimes Tempeste just doesn’t know when to quit.
  
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Book Club Mom · June 21, 2024 - 9:15 am ·

Haha – this is sweet, John. Reminds me of all the years trying to get my kids to pose for holiday pictures. They’re better now 😉

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1. John W. Howell · June 21, 2024 - 9:44 am ·
  
  I’m glad they are better. 🤣
  
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Jacqui Murray · June 21, 2024 - 9:27 am ·

Gorgeous photos–but no dog fur spotting the floor? Really? I can’t keep up.

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1. John W. Howell · June 21, 2024 - 9:49 am ·
  
  Ha ha ha. We have a Dyson portable that does a great job. Also the fur disappears on the grey floor.
  
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The Coastal Crone · June 21, 2024 - 4:56 pm ·

Worse than kids! You did get some good ones just not studio quality. Maybe the ones not posed are better anyway. You always manage to capture the puma and panther! Have a good weekend, John!

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1. John W. Howell · June 21, 2024 - 6:03 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Jo. It seems the panther and puma are always around.
  
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kethuprofumo · June 21, 2024 - 5:08 pm ·

No moment of peace at the Tempeste Twiggy Resort! Thank you, dear John.🍻🍤🍤🍤😂😂😂

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1. John W. Howell · June 21, 2024 - 5:59 pm ·
  
  Nope. Action all the time.
  
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Tails Around the Ranch · June 21, 2024 - 5:43 pm ·

{Giggle} It’s hard enough photographing one pet but two (especially when one is a pupster) is more than slightly challenging. Nice try though. Perhaps next time, eh?
P.S. Little Tempeste is definitely growing up! Too cute.

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1. John W. Howell · June 21, 2024 - 5:55 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Monika. She is getting bigger for sure.
  
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joyyorkauthor · June 23, 2024 - 10:19 am ·

These always brighten my day, John! ❤️

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1. John W. Howell · June 23, 2024 - 1:38 pm ·
  
  I’m so glad, Joy. Thanks for letting me know.
  
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robertawrites235681907 · June 24, 2024 - 12:35 pm ·

Hi John, I really love these posts (like all your other readers). They make my Monday (I save them for the worst day of the week).

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1. John W. Howell · June 24, 2024 - 2:46 pm ·
  
  That is a very good idea. I’m glad they have the potential to make a bad day better. 😊
  
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  1. robertawrites235681907 · June 25, 2024 - 3:07 pm ·
    
    😄💓
    
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    1. John W. Howell · June 25, 2024 - 4:48 pm ·
      
      Thanks Robbie. 😁
      
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dgkaye · June 24, 2024 - 9:10 pm ·

Lol, trying to get them to pose for a photo. Good luck. 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · June 25, 2024 - 6:45 am ·
  
  Yeah, just not happening.
  
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  1. dgkaye · June 25, 2024 - 9:45 am ·
    
    Lol 🙂
    
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    1. John W. Howell · June 25, 2024 - 10:35 am ·
      
      😁
      
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Nyla Muntasser · June 24, 2024 - 10:15 pm ·

Aww!

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1. John W. Howell · June 25, 2024 - 6:48 am ·
  
  Thank you. 😊
  
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Ankur Mithal · June 29, 2024 - 3:25 am ·

Younger ones…always a handful

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1. John W. Howell · June 29, 2024 - 6:48 am ·
  
  Indeed.
  
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