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Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste Deal with the Deer.
“Tempest, come here.” “What’s the problem?” “That deer came right up to the window.” “Well, it is telling mom to get the carrots.” “I’d say that’s a little pushy, wouldn’t you?” “You know how it is when handouts are free. They are expected.” “I suppose. It just took me by surprise.” “I can understand that.” […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Hello Kitty Pays a Visit.
Hey, Tempeste. You have a guest.” “Who is it?” “Come and see for yourself.” “Well, look at that. It’s Hello Kitty.” “Yes. Dad just dropped her here.” “Hmmm. Not sure playing with a kitty is a good thing.” “Oh, come on. It’s just a stuffed toy.” “What makes you think it’s not haunted or something?” […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste Try Philosophy
“Are we going out to play today, Twiggy?” “I’m not sure. It is mighty hot out there.” “I was out there earlier, and it seemed okay.” “Yeah, that was before the gates of hell opened.” “What do you mean by that?” “We are coming into the summer, which is laughingly called ‘Hell’s back porch.’” “Oh, […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste in the Morning
“I’m tired of playing with Chicken Licken,’ Twiggy.” “Don’t see why it’s only been an hour.” “I suspect a little dark sarcasm in the classroom.” “Maybe just a little. Come on down and get another toy.” “I’m going to do Hot Dog. What about you?” “I have a hold of Coco/DoughDough.” You going to play […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste Check out the New Fence
“Tempeste, why aren’t you testing the fence?” “For one, this tasty leaf needs to be finished.” “Is there a for two?” “Well, from here it looks mighty wicked.” “What do you mean, ‘wicked?’” “It might be electrified.” “Dad would never do that.” “He would get pretty excited when I busted through the old one.” “Yeah, […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Tempeste Learns Something
“Tempeste, what are you doing?” “There is something in the cross-vine.” “Don’t be silly. The only things in those vines are lizards and birds.” “I think there’s some kind of creepy crawly up there.” “You’d better get off that rickety fence.” “Lizards could be classified as creepy crawly.” “Hold on. I’m coming.” “I think we […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – The Puma and the Panther
“The panther catches the puma off guard.” “The puma reacts as an always-ready warrior.” “The panther gets a jaw lock on the puma.” “The puma thumps the panther on the head.” “The panther breaks the puma’s hold.” “The puma readies for the next attack.” “Another jaw lock by the panther.” “A ferocious roar by the […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste Deal with Exhaustion
“Twiggy. I’m exhausted.” “What’s the matter?” “Mom took me to Lowe’s, and I’m worn out.” “Oh, poor you. You’ve got to go to Lowe’s.” “I know. All those people adoring me and the treats.” “Yes, the horror.” “I’m starting to recover.” “Oh, I would take the rest of the day. One can’t be too careful.” […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste Discuss Stalking
“I can smell you, Tempeste.” “That’s not a nice thing to say.” “Well, when someone is trying to sneak up on someone else, you have to go downwind.” “What does downwind mean?” “Your scent carries with the wind, so you have to move to where the wind is blowing at your face, not your rear.” […]
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 […]
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