Category A Little Personal

Thursday – A Little Personal – Olive Concerns

“I can see you have some concerns, Little One.” “I have been thinking of that olive tree that got frozen this winter.” “What about it?” “Sometimes these things come back.” “But the boss already got a new magnolia to go in that spot.” “Look. Just as I figured. Little green shoots.” “You sure you aren’t […]

Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy – Squirrel Dundee

“Okay, so you think there are squirrels in the yard?” “Not think, Lucy. I know there are squirrels in the yard.” “What makes you think so?” “I’ve seen them.” “Seen them. When? Where?” “Near that confounded bird handout thingy.” “Yeah, that makes sense, I guess. They are after the seeds.” “There shouldn’t be any seeds, […]

Thursday – A Little Personal – Something New in the Yard

“What the heck is that? Hey Lucy. You see this thing in the tree?” “Lucy? You on the chaise?” “Okay, this is not funny. LUCY.” “There you are. I’ve been looking all over for you.” “I was on the other side, Little One.” “Come over here. I have to show you something.” “Man, you move […]

Thursday – A Little Personal

“What are you doing, little one?” “I’m wondering if we should play ball.” “I don’t know. The grass is pretty wet from the rain.” “Yeah, but we can still play.” “You better check out this grass. I know how you hate to get a wet ball.” “It doesn’t feel that wet to me.” “Well, stand […]

Thursday – A Little Personal – Lucy and Twiggy Outside

“Lucy. The umbrella isn’t up.” “Yeah, I can see that. I’ll call the boss. “You get a hold of him?” “Yeah, he’s coming. Sounds like he was heavy into his book.” “Well, he is pretty quick whatever he was doing.” “That is a good thing except at bathtime.” “Why are you still laying out in […]

Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Lucy and Sunscreen

“Hey, Lucy. Don’t forget the sunscreen.” “Coming Little One.” “I don’t see a lot of sun out here, Twiggy.” “You have to look for it.” “Look for it? If it isn’t in the sky, where  would it be?” “Not behind the chaise, I can tell you.” “I’m not sure, but I think you might be […]

Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Lucy Face the Cold

“Hey, you two. Time to go outside.” Well, you see, Lucy and I are really comfortable, Dad.” “But the day’s a-wasting. You need your exercise.” “Um, I think we get a lot of exercise.” “Well, you can always use more.” “How about the temperature out there?” “It’s 48 degrees.” “Pasadena on the outside. Too cold. […]

Thursday – A Little Personal – Lucy and Twiggy Outside.

“Looks like a nice day to be outside.” “Yeah, it does. Not too hot and lots of clouds.” “I see mom put out some flowers.” “Yes, Little One, the first of the season.” “Hey, what’s this. Somebody left a piece of kibble here.” “I would leave that alone if I were you.” “Whoa. This has […]

Thursday – Anything possible – Lucy and Twiggy Mellow Harsh

We going to do this, Little One?” “Sure, why not?” “Okay, Lucy. I guess we need to lay out the field.” “The field? What do you mean?” “You know. Get the lime. Layout the boundaries. Set the goals.” “Oh, blech. Can we just skip all that?” “We can, but it won’t be much of a […]

Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy’s Gotcha Day

“Hey, Lucy, where you going?” “I thought I would check to see if my Prime delivery is here yet.” “Prime delivery? What did you get?” “It is a surprise, Little One.” “A surprise? Who are you surprising?” “I should keep that to myself as well.” “Look, is that a four-leaf clover?” “I love your attention […]