“Hey Twiggy. What do you think, a little ruckus?”
“Tempeste it’s seven o’clock in the morning.”
“Well yeah. A great way to start the day.”
“I’m not so sure about that.”
“Where you going?”
“No where. Just shifting my nap spot.”
“Nap spot? Does that mean no ruckus?”
“You are very quick on ypoir feet. Do you know that?”
“Brother. I wish there was another dog around here.”
“Go get frog dog. He’ll play with you.”
“Even if I pretend hard. He can’t take your place.”
“Okay how about this. A quick nap then we can play.”
“I suppose that can work.”
“Great. Now find something quiet to do.”
“I guess you have a good idea here. Kinda sleepy myself.”
“Terrific. Snork, zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
“I need earplugs though.
“ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.”
Today 24 years ago the Twin Towers in New York were destroyed by radical terrorists. Let’s not forget those who’s lives were lost that day.
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Here we have morning people and not morning people coexisting.
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We do as well.
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I can relate to them both, from time to time, I’ve been both morning and non-so-much a morning person.
24-years ago, it seems like yesterday. No – I will not forget.
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I can identify with both as well. Thanks, GP
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Hi John, this is a delightful post.
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Thank you, Robbie.
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Cute exchange, John. As an early morning person, I can relate to a morning nap. 😄
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I still don’t nap, although I’m up and at ’em pretty early.
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Well, you ladies, I do believe there are days I have decided that a nap before playtime was the perfect way to restart a day! ZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzz enjoy! ❤
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Thank you, Miss Annette. We think it’s the way to restart every day.
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My next door neighbor has given us the delightful job of dog sitting when she and her family go out of town. Shih-Tzu and Chihuahua mix. I keep his bed next to mine so he has company. Snores to beat the band. Little guy. BIG noise. I love it!
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Sounds like Twiggy. Tempeste doesn’t snore at all.
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I’m usually a morning person but, there are days I feel like Twiggy and a need a nap in the morning.
I’ll never forget.
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I think going back to bed is an extreme luxury. Thanks, Deborah.
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I think the girls have a good idea. Twiggy’s logic prevails in the end.
I will never forget, John but thanks for the reminder.
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It seems so, Dan. You know, I thought about doing a memorial post, but then decided that normal fits a little better.
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We need normal, John. No disrespect to the victims or those who still suffer.
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I agree.
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Although the Pentagon was not destroyed, it was struck and it burned. It was quite a spirit lifter to see the large American flag flying from what was the Naval Annex or Federal Office Building #2 up the hill from the smoking Pentagon with Arlington Cemetery spread out behind it. We would survive–at least that time the enemy was not from within (or at least perceived as from within).
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A grim memory, Pat. I just hope we don’t have another “Death to America” attempt.
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I hope not either. My personal opinion is right now we are experiencing a slow death by 1,000 cuts.
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Yes, a nap before playtime is necessary sometimes. I won’t forget the 9/11 incidents. They made me explain to some fellow workers that the Sikhs in our laboratory weren’t Arabs, to keep the guys from going after the Sikh engineers.
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Lots of misunderstandings during those days. Thanks for sharing, Tim.
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Love this pair. They do cheer me up.
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So glad they do, Esther. Thank you.
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A good nap is always a good strategy for a upcoming ruckus. Happy Thursday!
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I think so, too, Monika. Thanks, and Happy Thursday to you.
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Thank heaven the girls brought me some smiles on this very sad day. I do love them to bits!
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That was their job. Thank you, Noelle.
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Belly rubs and ear scratches to them!
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Thank you, Noelle.
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Haha combined with Awww. The expression on Tempeste’s face in that first shot is fabulous, John. Thanks for this fun visit with the girls. Hugs.
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I’m glad you liked it, Teagan.
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Thanks for the smiles, John. Maybe there will be an afternoon ruckus.
When you teach for so many years, one day begins to run into another, but I remember I was teaching 2nd grade on 9/11, and many of the children had come to school having just witnessed the horrific images on television. It was a day I’ll never forget.
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Wow. Would take some careful discussions for sure.
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I’m with Twiggy on this one. I prefer my mornings to be a slower pace.
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Me too. Unfortunately, it seldom works out that way.
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It’s always a bright spot in my Thursdays when these two show up. I like the idea of a nap at 7 am. 🙂
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That makes me happy, Jan. Thank you.
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I’ll never forget 9/11, John. I still can’t watch video clips from that day. I can barely look at photos. It was all so traumatizing. But thank you for honoring the day.
And cute pups. Poor Tempeste will have to wait until after Twiggy’s nap to make a ruckus. 🙂
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She is used to waiting on Twiggy. I know how you feel about 9/11
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🙏🏼
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😊
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“He can’t take your place.” That is sweet and the compromise they reach. Precious. 😊
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Thank you, Michele.
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awww they’re so cute.. I always want to say, the better to hear you with with their perky ears.. Sad day and I am giving pause. Thank you, John! 💓
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I needed the pups today.
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While I’m baching it, Frankie gets bored all day. Have to play bones all night before bed.
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I can feel your pain. 😀
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Poor tired Twiggy and poor energetic Tempeste. Sometimes it does not work out. Yes 9/11 was pretty shocking and hard to forget.
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It was shocking. Thanks, Thomas.
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That IS too early for ruckus. Glad they napped. (Sorry about the need for ear plugs.) Belly rubs to both of them. Thanks for the smiles.
And prayers in remembrance of the tragedies of 9/11.
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Thank you, Staci. Yes, they needed a nap before getting to “work.” Prayers indeed. 😊
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Another potential disagreement waylaid by the compromise of a snooze — well done, ladies! Y’all ever consider running for office???!
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Ha ha ha. Thank you, Miss Debbie. 😊
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Twiggy understands how mornings are supposed to go. Since she doesn’t possess opposable thumbs, she can’t have coffee and so the best way to fully wake up is to sleep off the rest of the sleep. Makes perfect sense!
Thank you for the September 11 message
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You make it sound so logical, Pilgrim. Thanks on the 9/11 mssage
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Sometimes I can be rather logical.
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😀
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Big sister knows how to maneuver. Thank you for the September 11th remembrance.
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😊
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Twiggy is wise, as are you, John. We will never forget, yet normal helps to honour those who lost their lives. Much love to you all. Xxx ❤️
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I agree, Jane. Thank you for the lovely comment.
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Twiggy always has the best advice for Tempeste. So fun! 🙂
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Thanks, Debby. 😀
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😋
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Peace! -911 – I will never forget!
Maybe that’s why Twiggy didn’t want to play Tempeste, she was reflecting!
O✌️ O✌️O✌️O✌️
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Could be. An interesting point. 😊X
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😊X 😊X
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👏🏻X
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A wonderful black and white morning at the Twiggy Resort veiled with coffee scent. Happy early morning, dear John!🍤🍤🍤🍻
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Thank you, Maria.
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Our cats are my alarm clock. I haven’t had to set it since I retired since Raji and Wendy are perfecting willing to make a ruckus for their breakfast 😉
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They know exactly what to do. Thanks, Marie.
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The classic two-person issue – one a morning person and the other not. I suspect if we take any two people in the world it will turn out that way.
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I agree, Ankur. You can pick any two, and they are usually husband and wife.
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Damn! If it was the husband (or wife) and the gorgeous movie star, at least one of them would be happy 😉
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