Category A Little Personal

Thursday – A Little Personal – Lucy and Bailey Displaced

“Hey, Bailey. Come on let’s play. The sun is beautiful.” “Hold on, Lucy. I hear something.” “What is it?” “Pickup trucks.” “Yup. It’s worker approaching. Pops?” “Yes, Bailey.” “What kind of work are we having done now?” “Floors, Bailey. I told you. Now you guys play while it is still light.” “Look at our living […]

Thursday – A Little Personal – Lucy and Bailey Get Motivated

“Hey, Lucy. The sun is out.” “Wa—huh. Oh, it’s you, Boss.” “Come on let’s go outside.” “Aw Boss. You know I’m still recovering from that teeth extravaganza.” “How about you Bailey?” “How about you Bailey what Pops?” “Outside. You and me. Toss around the old tennis ball.” “Mmm. Sounds delightful but I’ll pass.” “Here. Take this […]

Thursday – A Little Personal – Lucy Visits the Vet

  “So Boss. What are we doing up at 5:00?” “I’m surprised you know the time.” “Twelve hours since dinner. It’s not tough. What are we doing?” “We need to drive two and a half hours to the vet. Let’s go.” “Why can’t we go to the one near here?” “Because you need your teeth […]

Thursday – A Little Personal – Lucy and Bailey Face the Elements

“Hey, Boss.” “Hi, Lucy. What’s up?” “Um. Do we have to go for a walk today?” “What’s the matter? We always go for a walk.” “The wind chill is in the thirties.” “Oh, come on you big sissy. You have fur after all.” “Well ask Bailey. She’ll tell you.” “Is that right Bailey?” “Pops. it […]

Thursday – A Little Personal – Lucy, Bailey, and Taxes

“Hey, Boss.” “Hi, Lucy. What are you up to today? Bailey and I just want to know what you are doing?” “I’m working on our taxes.” “What did you say, Pops? “Taxes. I’m working on our taxes.” “Is that why we’ve heard sounds like a wounded wildebeest?” “Ha ha ha. You two slay me. I […]

Thursday – A Little Personal – Beach Time

“Well, Lucy. We finally have some time for a good old walk without freezing to death.” “I know. I’m just wondering about the sun though. There isn’t any.” “I know, but think of it this way. No panting. Besides look up there. I see some sun.” “I suppose you are right. We can’t have everything so […]

Thursday – A Little Personal – Housebound

“Hey, Lucy. Do you want to come up here on the couch you look a little down.” “To tell you the truth, I wish there was something to play with.” “I know it is boring when you can’t go outside.” “Yeah, why can’t we go out? “For heaven’s sake, Lucy. Can you take a look […]

Thursday – A Little Personal – The Creature

“Hey, Boss.” “Hi, Lucy. How are you? “Just fine. You know I have something I need to discuss with you.” “Okay, shoot.” “Come closer.” “Is this close enough?” “Yes, Boss. What I need to tell you I don’t want mom to know.” “Sounds serious. What is it?” “Yesterday we were walking in the neighborhood and—” […]

Thursday – A Little Personal – Cold Snap

“You called Boss?” “Yes, Lucy. It’s time for your morning walk.” “Hold on, Boss. Have you been out there today? “Yes. It is a little chilly.” “Pops. Sixty degrees are a little chilly. It is thirty degrees right now.” “Come on. How do you know that, Bailey?” “You’re kidding, right? I’m a dog. It’s in […]

Thursday – A Little Personal – Lucy and Bailey Reflections

“So Lucy. What do you think about the year? It is almost New Year’s Eve, and I wonder if you have some thoughts about 2017.” “Boy, Bailey. You are pretty philosophical for a hound.” “I’m a boxer, not a hound.” “Just an expression.” “Back to my question.” “I’m thinking. I guess I will have to […]