Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste Outside.

“Twiggy. Look at all these delicious leaves.”

“Oh no. Tempeste, you leave them alone.”

“I’ll leave them alone. Alone with me in my mouth.”

“You are going to get in so much trouble.”

“Who’s going to know? Unless you tell.”

“I’m not going to tell, but you know those aren’t good for you.”

“Not good for me? Well, I think otherwise.”

“Come up on this porch now.”

“You sounded just like Mom.”

“That was Mom,”

“Oh man, just look out there. And more keep falling.”

“And you will make yourself sick if you keep eating them.”

“Look at this one.”

“Leave it.”

“It’s such a little one. Couldn’t possibly hurt.”

“You are going to develop a leaf dependency if you’re not careful.”

“What a way to go.”

“Oh, brother. You’re hopeless.”

“Okay, I’ll leave them alone.”

“If only.”

107 comments

  1. Darlene's avatar

    I like how Twiggy takes her role as the big sister seriously. Dot does the same trying to steer Lia in the right direction (often to no avail) Have a super weekend!!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Sometimes it is very hard for sure. Thanks, Darlene. Wishing you a super weekend as well.

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  2. equipsblog's avatar

    The Fall–of leaves, will power, good sense and patience. Such a versatile word.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Too bad none of them apply to Tempeste. 😊

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      1. equipsblog's avatar

        I envisioned fall (or lack) of will power might apply to her. 😇🤓🤔

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  3. Sorryless's avatar

    “On next week’s episode, Tempeste checks into leaf rehab and Twiggy receives an advance for her new tell all book ‘If You Leaf Me Now’.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Terrific, Pilgrim. 🤣

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    2. Liz Gauffreau's avatar

      Ha, ha, ha, good one!

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      1. Sorryless's avatar

        LOL, can’t you see it Liz?

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  4. coldhandboyack's avatar

    Leaf dependency. 🤣

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      That’s it. 😆

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  5. T. W. Dittmer's avatar

    It’s nice to see Twiggy trying to be good for Tempeste, John. Both girls are so cute that it pleases me to see them. Thank you for posting their pictures and thoughts.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you for the kind words, Tim. Makes me feel good that you enjoy seeing them. 😊

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      1. T. W. Dittmer's avatar

        I like dogs so much that my daughter has told me that I come on a visit to see the dog instead of her.

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          Ha ha ha. That is funny. 😀

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    2. Susannah Bianchi's avatar

      Nothing like a big sister. 🙂

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  6. Charles Yallowitz's avatar

    Tempeste needs an intervention.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She does. At least she is at a stage where she tears the leaves up rather than eating them.

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  7. Author Jan Sikes's avatar

    A leaf dependency… 🙂 Ha! Mama Twiggy on the job. Thanks for sharing these girls with us!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Glad you liked them, Jan. 😊

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  8. Staci Troilo's avatar

    Poor Tempeste needs an intervention and leaf rehab to detox. Good thing Twiggy’s watching her back. Sending them both belly rubs. Thanks for the smiles, John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Always glad you got some smiles, Staci. Thanks for the belly rubs. 😊

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  9. Jane Dalton's avatar

    Leaf dependency…. 🤣 Twiggy is such a good older sister. Much love to you, Mrs H, Twiggy and Tempeste and we wish you all a good weekend, John. Xx ❤️

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Jane. Wishing you and Tim the same. Love to you both ❤️

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  10. noelleg44's avatar

    Tempeste certainly has a leaf fixation. And Twiggy is being such a good big sister to try to get her to NOT eat them. I suggest leaving a few out there for her to eat but put some hot sauce on them. One taste and she’ll be cured of eating them. We’ve done that with our cats and it worked.

    Belly rubs to both my favorite canine girls!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She really doesn’t eat them. She likes to tear them apart. The hot sauce is a good idea,though.

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  11. Dale's avatar

    Tempeste has a leaf fixation as another blogger I follow’s Frenchie has a rock one! Funny how they pick something and, for no good reason, cannot help themselves. Twiggy is going her best but…

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      The rock one is real dangerous if they swallow them. Yes is is funny.

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      1. Dale's avatar

        Oh this silly Wally loves to dig for big ones!

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  12. Susannah Bianchi's avatar

    Best Line…“You are going to develop a leaf dependency if you’re not careful.”

    I love how full of mischief Tempeste is…the Spanky of Frenchies. 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      As daughter says, “She is so naughty.” She is but lovable too.

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      1. Susannah Bianchi's avatar

        She’s just a young girl feeling her oats is all….or leaves in this case. 🙂

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          I hope that is true.

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        2. Susannah Bianchi's avatar

          It happens to all us girls John. 🙂

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  13. rabirius's avatar

    I especially liked the first couple of pictures, because they look a bit like the two are walking in parallel worlds. Good to see them back together in the later pictures. 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes, one was on a scaffold and the other on the ground. Thanks, Rabirius.

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  14. Teri Polen's avatar

    Bond hasn’t tried leaves yet, but he gives a big thumbs up on grass if Tempeste is interested in expanding her palate.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Lucky for us, there is no grass around us, so at least there is that.

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  15. lois's avatar

    Twiggy, the voice of authority. Tempeste, you will learn, young grasshopper.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes, indeed, Lois. Let’s just hope the learning will come soon.

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  16. Esther Chilton's avatar

    Oh, the temptation of the leaves! Bless ❤️

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes, and there are so many, too

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  17. Debbie's avatar

    I’m grateful the Monk doesn’t eat leaves. I can’t imagine they’re good for a pup. Still, after the yard’s mulched, Monk brings itty-bitty pieces of leaves inside with him — attached to his furs — and what a nuisance that is! Almost as aggravating as balls of snow.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      So far the leaf habit has not produced any side effects. (knock wood.)

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  18. robertawrites235681907's avatar

    Preventing leaf eating sounds like a losing battle at this time of year.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I would say so, too.

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  19. bruce@ssa's avatar

    “You sounded just like Mom. That was Mom.” Reminds me of a few times when I’ll mention something to Mrs. B I recently heard somewhere that sounded like it came from her…and she’ll calmly point out…it was her.😁

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  20. Tails Around the Ranch's avatar

    Oh no, little one…’leaf’ them alone. You don’t want to make yourself sick during the holidays!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I agree, Monika. She is not listening. 🙄

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  21. petespringer's avatar

    “That was Mom.” 🤣🤣🤣

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  22. Annette Rochelle Aben's avatar

    Miss. Tempeste, you are such a caution for the leaves as well as Miss. Twiggy’s blood pressure… Perhaps your dad could write a children’s book all about it.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I think the title of the book should be “Cut Me a Switch.”

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  23. D.L. Finn, Author's avatar
    D.L. Finn, Author · · Reply

    Good big sister! I hope leaf dependency is avoided!

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  24. The Coastal Crone's avatar

    Leaf dependency indeed! Too tempting for her!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes. Too tempting.

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  25. Dan Antion's avatar

    She likes to push the envelope doesn’t she?

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      All the way. 😊

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  26. Gwen M. Plano's avatar
    Gwen M. Plano · · Reply

    Tempeste would have a feast in our yard. 🌞 Fun dialogue, John. I hope they’ve settled down now and are cozied up to you.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      They are as we speak, Thank you, Gwen

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  27. srbottch's avatar

    Eating leaves? Yuk! They do have an attraction to dogs. Lucy loves plowing through the piles along the street, even burying her head completely. No, she doesn’t eat them but does enjoy peering on them. Hope those aren’t the ones that drifted south and into your yard.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Or into mine. Thanks, Steve.

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  28. Teagan Riordain Geneviene's avatar

    The girls are a delight, John. Twiggy has her work cut out for her. 🙈🙉🙊 Hugs.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      For some reason, three of your comments went to spam. Twiggy does have her work cut out. Thanks, Teagan

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  29. thomasstigwikman's avatar

    Yes Tempeste, don’t eat the flowers. They may not be good for you. Twiggy looks so cute sitting in that chair.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Mr. Thomas. I always like a compliment. 😊

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  30. OIKOS™- Art, Books & more's avatar

    Hey, John! Have you adopted a vegetarian? 😉 These two are much better than Mr. Bean. You should make video clips of it. For a TV breakfast show. I am sure “T & T – The bombshells of Lakeway” could make it. :-)) Best wishes for a nice weekend! xx Michael

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Ha ha ha. Thank you, Michael. Wishing you a lovely weekend as well.

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  31. Michele Lee's avatar

    “That was Mom,” 😄 Would be one way to pick up all the leaves – just not the healthiest way.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Ha ha ha. Thanks, Michele.

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  32. roughwighting's avatar

    I’ve never seen a dog eat leaves before! The grass/flowers/rocks yes. Our neighbors’ dogs eat the dirt underneath the grass because it’s really hidden bunny turds. Yuuckk. Don’t tell Twiggy. She’ll give Tempeste a huge lecture!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes, we don’t need to mention anything. Thanks, Pamela.

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  33. Jennie's avatar

    You’re going to develop a leaf dependency… so funny! Tempeste, listen to your sister.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Miss Jennie. She won’t listen, but I appreciate the effort. 😊

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      1. Jennie's avatar

        Don’t give up. 🙂

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  34. kethuprofumo's avatar

    Tempeste & leave a leaf story😄😄😄They are incredible! Thank you, dear John!🌹🌹🌹

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  35. Resa's avatar

    “Leaf dependency” … 🤣X 😂X 😅X

    You two are too, funny.

    Please tell dad I’ve just been called away, and will be back later!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Dad says, “Take your time.” OX

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      1. Resa's avatar

        Just got back! Now… to make dinner. FYI, there are no leaves of the tasty Tempeste type in the dinner. OX

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          Aw, too bad. They are really tasty, according to her. OX

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        2. Resa's avatar

          Yes, well, they make me burp! OX

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        3. John W. Howell's avatar

          I’m sure. Best to avoid them 🍁X

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  36. dgkaye's avatar

    Lol, Tempeste has found her leaf heaven. 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She has, Debby. Thanks

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks, Maureen.

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