Category A Little Personal

Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy Gets Her Wish – Tempeste Is Here

“Okay, Tempeste. We need to start some instruction today.” ” I’m so glad you are going to teach me.” “Hmmmm. I’m wondering about you.” “What do you mean?” “Well, was that statement sincere, or are you trying to butter me up?” “Gee, I don’t even know what buttering you up means.” “Okay, I’ll accept that. […]

Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy’s Wish.

Hey Twigs. What’s going on? “I was just thinking about Lucy and that photo you took of us running on the new Turf.” This one? Taken three years ago? “Yes. We were sure happy. I miss having Lucy with us.” “Mom and I miss her too. Of course, you have us.” “I know, Dad. I […]

Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy’s Ball

“You in the mood to play ball?” “It’s way over there.” “That’s a whole three feet away.” “Really? I thought it was closer.” “For heaven’s sake, it is almost next to you.” “Well, it just seems like it is not friendly.” “What’s not friendly about it.” “Seems standoffish to me.” “It is a ball, not […]

Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy Goes Hunting

“I’m ready for our walk, Dad.” “It is nice and cool, so we can take a long one.” “Yeah, I need to stretch my legs for sure.” “Okay, but remember, no barking at deer or cars.” “I know, I know. Let’s get going. I see movement.” “Right behind you.” “The cheetah spots what could be […]

Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy’s Birthday

“What is that on my bed?” “It is a new toy for your Birthday.” “This is very nice. Has a strawberry finish.” “You can taste strawberry?” “Yes, and vanilla cream cheese frosting with sprinkles.” “I’m amazed you can get all that out of a toy.” “You have to have an imagination, though.” “Ah. That is […]

Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy in the Morning

I see you are having an after-breakfast play session with Bee Mine.” “Yes, Bee Mine and I have a standing date.” “It is so nice to have a friend like Bee Mine.” “I’m telling you, Dad, I wouldn’t know what to do without Bee Mine.” “What makes Bee Mine so special.” “She is always ready […]

Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy in the Sunshine.

“Come on, Dad. The sun’s shining.” “Okay, one second.” “Alright. Heading for the rocks.” “Don’t forget we put up a gate.” “Oh yeah. Tell me again why you did that?” “To prevent a certain bulldog from running on to them in pursuit of heaven’s know what.” “But half the fun is running.” “Given your propensity […]

Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy Rain Day

“It’s still raining.” “Yes, that is true, but it’s supposed to stop later.” “How much later?” “Let’s see. It looks like, after one o’clock, it will be light. You can go out then.” “Paaallleeze. After one, I’ll have died from terminal boredom.” “Oh, come on. You have enough toys to last several days. Go get […]

Thursday – A Little Personal – Arctic Weather

“Why do you keep looking at your watch?” “It is getting late, and you need a walk.” “What’s the temperature out there?” “Right now, it is 21 F (-6 C ) degrees. Was 15 F (-9.4 C ) earlier.” “Well, I guess we better get going.” “Oh, my. Aren’t you the cutest?” “Wow, this concrete […]

Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy in High Cotton

“So what’s going on here?” “We are putting the legs back on the couches.” “Okay. Why are you doing that?” “You are well enough to use your stairs to get up on them.” “That’s great. How about jumping off?” “Oh no, no, no. No jumping off. Use the stairs.” “You guys keep working. I need […]