Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste Think About Life

“Twiggy, this sun feels good.”

“Yes, it does. Why not take a load off and enjoy it?”

“Oh yeah. This feels good.”

“I thought so too.”

“Have you ever thought about the meaning of life?”

“Um, besides kibble, chew toys, naps, walks, and treats?”

“Yeah. You know, do we have a higher purpose for being here?”

” This is a serious subject. What brought this up?”

“I was watching a TV show about the universe, and it got me thinking.”

“Be careful when you do that.”

“It’s just that the universe is so big and we are so small.”

“When you think about it, our universe is perfect.”

“How do you mean?”

“Look around. There are fences to keep us protected and a nice house to keep us warm.”

“Yeah, but don’t you want to go beyond these walls and experience what is out there?”

“You mean run for my life from cars and coyotes?”

“Oh man, you just made a good point. Okay, I’m off the universe stuff.”

“Yeah, let’s contemplate our next meal or maybe the next toy we are going to play with.”

“Sold.”

 

 

45 comments

  1. shoreacres's avatar

    Or, as Twiggy might say, “Choose your universes carefully — you’re the one who’s going to live in them.”

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes, well said, Linda. 😁

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  2. Keith Edgar Channing's avatar

    Perhaps, in another universe, Twiggy and Tempeste are writing stories about you…

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Great thought, Keith. They just got a comment from an English sheepdog suggesting I’m writing stories about them. 😊

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  3. Darlene's avatar

    What a couple of cuties. Just so you know, your purpose is to make us happy!!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Ah. Thank you, Miss Darlene. That does put it into perspective. 😁

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  4. Teri Polen's avatar

    Bond has also decided his universe is perfect – which has saved me a lot of running. When he was younger, he’d slip through the door and make a run for it. Now he rarely tries, lol.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Tempeste tried it once. Got outside, looked around, and ran back inside.

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  5. lois's avatar

    Whew! Heavy topic today there, Tempeste. Twiggy…the voice of reason. They look so cute sitting together–Twiggy doesn’t move and Tempeste is all the place. Adorable little ones.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Lois. You have to really look carefully for the subtle moves Twiggy makes. 😁

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  6. noelleg44's avatar

    A deep conversation today, at least on Twiggys side. But Tempeste has her ducks in a row. They look so cute sitting side by side in the sun. I hope you’re enjoying the sun, too.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes, it is in the 80s today. I can take off my flannel shirt.

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  7. Staci Troilo's avatar

    It’s so nice when our pets (and ourselves) are content with what they (we) have. Love this philosophical moment between the girls. Sending them ear scratches. Thanks for the smiles, John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you for the ear scratches, Staci. We all should be grateful for our universe.

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  8. Don Massenzio's avatar

    Sometimes I envy the calm that is a dog’s life, but then they sniff a butt, and I’m out.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes, a slap back to reality. Thanks, Don.

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  9. T. W. Dittmer's avatar

    It’s nice to see Twiggy and Tempeste soaking up the sunshine, John, and good that they decided it’s safer to stay in their yard.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I think Twiggy has had that opinion all along. As Tempeste gets older, it will begin to make sense to her, too.

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  10. Tails Around the Ranch's avatar

    Spoken like a true foodie hound!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      A gourmet foodie hound at that.

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  11. Charles Yallowitz's avatar

    That looks so relaxing. I miss warmth.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      We are happy to have it back.

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  12. equipsblog's avatar

    Love it when they talk philosophy.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes, they have a message for us.

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  13. Liz Gauffreau's avatar

    Those two ladies are living the dream out there in that warm sun. Good decision to not ruin it with philosophical musings.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Just one musing. Be happy in your own universe.

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  14. Debbie's avatar

    Ah, a dog’s life. They don’t know how good they have it (at least, the ones adopted into loving families who provide for their every need!) That sunshine looks inviting — I’d be right out there soaking it up with Twiggy and Tempeste!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      It does feel good for sure.

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  15. coldhandboyack's avatar

    Nothing more they need out there, and coyotes have been in the news lately.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      We have a ton of them here.

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  16. Teagan Riordain Geneviene's avatar

    Ahhh… The universe is a place of endless wonder… And unfortunately endless coyotes too. A wise decision from the girls. 💖 💖. Hugs.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Teagan. 😁

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  17. Susannah Bianchi's avatar

    I agree…I’m off the universe stuff too. Since I haven’t yet had lunch, that next meal sounds good, and I’ll just trade that toy for a book.

    The photos this week are wonderful. Such comrades they are.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Susannah. They were very chummy.

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

    It’s the little things. Wise pups:)

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  19. Mae Clair's avatar

    They are just so cute together! Basking in the sun, side-by-side, knowing they have all the luxuries of life at their paws, provided by you and The Producer, there’s no need to think of more. What a good life, they’ve got!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Mae Clair. That’s just about how we see it, too.😁

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  20. thomasstigwikman's avatar

    Twiggy and Tempeste are two little cosmologists. We also have a sunny warm day here in Dallas.

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  21. Dan Antion's avatar

    The girls really have this figured out, don’t they?

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I think so. Of course, they could get on another tangent sometime.

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  22. The Coastal Crone's avatar

    Happy right in their own back yard! We could all take a lesson from these two. You caught their expression well in that glorious warm sun;

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      We should all take a lesson for sure. Thanks, Jo.

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  23. circadianreflections's avatar

    LOL! I’m with the girls who wants to run from cars and coyotes when there’s a warm house, nice fenced in yard and meals!! Twiggy is very wise. 😀

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