“Hey, Lucy. Want to play tug ‘o war?” “Umm, I was thinking more about who can keep their eyes closed the longest.” “Oh, come on. This thing is fun. It is almost indestructible.” “It is the ‘almost’ part that worries me.” “So that’s a ‘no’ then?” “I guess we could consider it. What else is […]

“I can’t help feeling there should be more to life, Lucy.” “What do you mean more? We have all we want to eat, drink, and are safe. What more is there?” “I’m not sure, but every day seems to be the same ole same ole.” “I always take that as a good thing. I don’t […]

“You hear something over there, Little One?” “Sounds like a puma to me.” “You think?” “Shush. I’m not moving a muscle. Might be time to catch it.” “I think it might be on the move.” “I say it is in the tree over there.” “You keep an eye to the left, and I’ll go investigate.” […]

“What ya say, Little One. It’s cool now. How about a ruckus?” “I found the right ball. Hard to tear myself away.” “Well, at least get off the porch and play.” “Not sure ball wants to get in the turf.” “You talk like that ball has a personality.” “Trust me. A big personality.” “So it […]

“Come on, Lucy. Ruckus time.” “For heaven’s sake. I was thinking of a little shut-eye.” “Aww, come on. I’ll pretend to bite you, and then you chase me.” “You’re doing a good job of pretending.” “Be a sport. I’ll run and you chase me.” “How about I lay here and you chase me.” “What fun […]

“Let’s go outside and play while it’s still cool Little One.” “I gotta find my ball.” “So you have your ball. Let’s play.” “Yeah, but something’s different.” “What do you mean?” “It smells different.” “I don’t know, kiddo. it looks the same to me.” “Yeah, it does look the same but trust me, something’s off.” […]

“Oh, oh, Little One. Looks like the General Contractor is at work again.” “General Contractor as in Dad, Right?” “Yeah. I wonder what he is up to today?” “I have to hope it is nothing we need to be involved in helping.” “I think if we follow the electrical cord, we may get an answer.” […]