Tag: A little personal

Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy’s New Toy

~ John W. Howell ~ 86 Comments

“So Twiggy. What do you have there?”

“A new toy.”

“Geez. I wonder where mine is?”

“You can play with mine.”

“I don’t know. It doesn’t look big enough for two.”

“No, it’s not. But we can take turns.”

“Yeah, I think that would work.”

“Its name is Starfish. It has a squeaker too.”

“Okay, now it’s your turn.”

“You sure?”

“Sure, I’m sure. You go ahead. Take it for a ride.”

“You know this is my nap time.”

“Yeah, I didn’t pay attention to the time.”

” How about you play with it for a while? I’ll call you.”

Okay then, Lucy. You have a nice nap, and I’ll go play.”

“Uh-huh. Good deal. Snozzzzzzz.”

🎶”Twinkle, twinkle little star. How I wonder what you are.”🎶

🎶”Laying in the sea so low. Watching the tides come and go.”🎶

🎶”I think you would rather be. With your pals in the deep blue sea.”🎶

“Twiggy?”

“Yes, Lucy.”

“I would leave the singing to Taylor Swift.”

“Hedgehog likes it.”

Thursday – A Little Personal – Running Fences

~ John W. Howell ~ 88 Comments

Twiggy and Lucy

“Twiggy. What are you doing?”

“Sush, Lucy. I’, spying on the neighbor.”

“Now, you know that’s not nice.”

“Well, it may not be nice, but it sure is interesting.”

“Wait. What’s that noise?”

“See, I told you.”

“Hey. I think I smell a deer.”

“There are hundreds of them running through the neighbor’s yard.”

“Let’s chase them.”

“Good idea. After you.”

“I think I hear the pounding of their hooves.”

“I’m sure you do.”

“Hold on a minute. I don’t hear them anymore.”

“I think they got away.”

“Darn. How did that happen?”

“Well, they are fleet of foot, you know.”

“I’ll bet they were never there.”

“You think? You may be catching on, Lucy.”

“You’ve been pulling my leg?”

“Such an easy leg.”

Thursday – A Little Personal – Lucy and Twiggy Promote Charles Yallowitz’s War of Nytefall Series at $0.99

~ John W. Howell ~ 75 Comments

Twiggy and Lucy

“Okay, boss. Whats that thing below us there?”

“It is a photo showing all of Charles Yallowitz’s  War of Nytefall Series which are on sale for $0.99 each for the month of October.”

Twiggy and Lucy

“Oh thank goodness. Here I thought it was a bag of some kind of new dog food.”

“Me too, Lucy. Not sure I could handle that.”

“These are Fantasy and Vampire stories, right Twiggy?”

“Not sure Lucy. I think so but I have a hard time holding books.”

“If I didn’t know better I would say you just told a joke.”

“Yeah, I think I did. Where can people who can hold a reader get War of Nytefall?”

“You just gave the link in your question.”

“I did? What’s a link?”

“Please excuse Twiggy folks. She doesn’t get out much.”

“Yeah. I wish Mom would let me out right now.”

“I would rush to get these books at $.99. They are also available for 99 Pence in the UK and discounts at other sites as well. As for me I’ve worked hard enough as a spokesperson. Nap time.

“Currency exchange makes my head hurt, Lucy. Heres the US link again.”

War of Nytefell

Thursday – A Little Personal – Lucy and Twiggy

~ John W. Howell ~ 53 Comments

Lucy and Twiggy

“Hey Lucy. Look at this new material.”

“Yeah. Little one. The others just couldn’t stand up to us.”

“I don’t know what that means. Look a deer.”

“It means that you and I are pretty hard on couches. You know laying around on them and all.”

“What’s that black thing on the floor?”

“It’s a mid century modern accent rug.”

“Why are you standing like a bronze horse in the park? Look another deer.”

“I’m keeping an eye out for mom. Not sure she’s going to appreaciate you on the couch.”

 

“I think she is fine with it.”

Thursday – A Little Personal – Lucy and Twiggy

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“I suppose we ought to be quiet and not wake the pups.”

“They get enough naps. You don’t have to be quiet.”

“Whoa, what was that Lucy?”

“Mom and the Boss passing through.”

“Looks like rise and shine time, Lucy.”

“Hmmm.”

“Time to get up and play with me.”

“Five minutes more Little One.”

“Come on. We have things to do.”

“Things? What kind of things. We’re dogs, remember?”

“Where did you go, Kiddo?”

“I’m over here by the toy basket.”

“I’m hunting for the perfect toy for us to play with together.”

“Just can’t wait.”

“I can’t find what I’m looking for. Is it on the couch?”

“Jump up there and see.”

“Here’s Dad. Can you see if Octopus is on the couch.”

“I passed Octopus in the hall.”

“Could you go get it?”

“Um. Are your feet okay?”

“I get it, Dad. I’m going. Geez, I have to do everything.”

Thursday – A Little Personal – Fries before Guys

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“What do you have there, Little One?”

“Mom bought us a new toy. Look it says Fries Before Guys. What does that mean?”

“I think it means that French Fries have a higher rank on the food chain than boys.”

“Sounds strange. Excuse me, I need to find Mom.”

Twiggy and Lucy

“What did Mom say?”

“Exactly what you said. Also to enjoy the toy.”

“So what do you take from the saying?”

“That Fries are more delicious than boys.”

“I think that’s a pretty good take away Little One.”

“I can’t imagine what fries or boys taste like.”

“Let’s hope you don’t have to find out. In the meantime, enjoy the toy.”

“I think the container is more fun actually.”

Mom keeps putting the fries back in the container.”

“Yeah, Little Potato. Mom’s are like that.”

Thursday – A Little Personal – Lucy and Twiggy

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Lucy and Twiggy

“Hey, dad. Any chance of forcing Lucy to play with me?”

“Now you know that doesn’t work well, Little One.”

“look at her though. Sound asleep when there are toys to play with.”

“Go see if she wants to play.”

“You want to play, Lucy?”

“Little potato. I’ve played with you for the last three hours. I need a small break.”

“Okay, then. I’ll just wander over and play with my hamburger.”

“There you go. A nice hamburger.”

“Lots of fun. Look I can chew the cheese-like fabric.”

“Uh-huh. Why not play with Beaver?”

“Beaver is under the couch.”

“Get the Boss to help you.”

“Dad? Can you get Beaver for me?”

“Sure Twiggy. No problem.”

“Ah Thanks, Dad.  Beaver is my friend.”

“I hope Beaver likes to be checked for fleas.”

“It’s no fun trying to play alone.”

“Come over here, Little one.”

“You know there are times when you just have to play alone.”

“But I miss playing with you.”

“Okay. I’ll make you a deal. We take a nap then I’ll play with you.”

“Okay, Lucy. You are the best. I’ll try to close my eyes.”

“I think more important is trying to close the mouth.”

Thursday – A Little Personal – Temps below 100 Degrees

~ John W. Howell ~ 98 Comments

Twiggy and Lucy

“So Lucy, what’s the deal?”

“The temperature is below 100 degrees for the first time this month.”

“Is it the end of the world?”

“No, Little One. A cool front moved in, and it is cooler now.”

“How cool is it, Lucy?”

“Hmmm let’s see. That thermometer says ninety-seven degrees.”

“Ninety-seven degrees? Are you kidding me?”

“Uh, no. That is what it says.”

“With you going on about the cool, I thought it would be well below one hundred.”

“Hey. Every little bit counts.”

“Okay, I’m going to try it out.”

“I think the back patio would be the place to relax.”

“Come over to my spot on the grass and see if you like it.”

“Okay. Let me sniff out a good place.”

“Well, how is it?”

“Comfy. But too many ants for my taste.”

“So come to the back patio.”

“Okay. I’m on my way.”

“What do you think?”

“I don’t see any ants.”

“Relax, Lucy. I have the cabana server running us a couple of drinks.”

“When he gets here would you ask him to put up the umbrella?”

Thursday – A Little personal – Lucy and Twiggy show signs of Cabin Fever

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“So dad, we want to play outside.”

“It is too hot right now, Little One. It’s 103 degrees. Go play with Lucy.”

“Gee, Boss. I thought outside was a good idea.”

“See Dad. Lucy agrees with me.”

“Go look out and tell me what you see.”

“I don’t see anything. How about you, Lucy?”

“Nope, nothing from down here.”

“I’m still looking. Aw Lucy. You abandoned your post.”

“Yeah, sorry Little One but these old bones gotta rest.”

“I can tell you there is nothing out there because it is too darned hot.”

“Okay. I get it. I think I’ll play with the hedgehog.”

“You want to play keep away? Twiggy?

“What do I have to do?”

“You run away, and I keep Hedgehog. away from you.”

“What are you doing, Twiggy?”

“The lioness on the plain advancing on the slow unsuspecting Water Buffalo.”

“Then the water Buffalo gores the lion with her horns.”

“Hey no fair. I’m the queen of the jungle. I don’t do gored.”

“But the lion is too smart for the Buffalo and gets the drop.”

“You’re supposed to be gored.”

“Where is that written? You missed.”

“Boss. Twiggy doesn’t play fair. She is supposed to be gored.”

“I know, Lucy. Maybe next time you can be the lion.”

Thursday – A Little Personal Twiggy and Lucy Stay Home

~ John W. Howell ~ 75 Comments

Lucy and Twiggy

There they are. The dreaded crates waiting for their next victims.

“Look, Lucy. The rents are going out without us.”

“There’s peanut butter in it for us.”

“I just happened to notice how big your crate is, and it has a soft bed.”

“Yeah. That’s cause I know where one does not go potty.”

“Gosh. That happened once when I was a puppy.”

“You better watch the Pinocchio effect there Little One. I’m checking on you.”

“I love this beddy.”

“It’s not a beddy its a pad.”

“Whatever you call it, it’s nice.”

“You need to get out of there now.”

“Hey, Little Potato. There is a jar of peanut butter with your name on it.”

“I’m calling for room service.”

“What good girls. Already in your crate.”

“Yes, Boss. We are waiting for the goods

“Well, here you are.” We’ll be back soon.”

“Take all the time you want, boss. I’ll be busy here for an hour.

“Me too, Dad.”