laughter .......

Christmas 2016, Hunter and  Vespa behaving for a change. 

So – in spite of the rather pessimistic postings of late – (and there have been a few !) – it is not all gloom and doom. around here. Animals are amazing creatures – and my two are no different. 

Some of you have met them.  First there is Vespa – the Queen of the pack.  Eighty plus in people years.  Once upon a time, she chased, caught and killed a squirrel – no small feat for a dog. But she was FAST… about 150 yards or so and she got it. But not anymore – and we have squirrels in abundance all over the deck – but she is non-plussed – been there done that, wrote the postcard and the book…!!

Not so Hunter, my  Drama King…five in dog years I think… and so late teens early twenties? Still short of being responsible (think sophomore somewhere?) He thinks he can get the squirrel – but no – they are smarter than he is. And quicker. 

And then there are the bees – and he thinks that they will make a yummy snack – but alas and alack, no. But the antics are funny...............

And he thinks he can climb trees- or tries anyway – THERE IS A SQUIRREL UP THERE AND I HAVE TO GET IT!!

They too, are quicker than he is... but he is ever vigilant, and will keep trying. And then there is this – we are napping, he is laying on top of me -but then SQUIRREL ALERT in the backyard – how he know this from deep inside the house I have no idea – but bounding off the bed he goes – and, yes, BARK, BARK, BARK, BARK,  AND THERE GOES MY NAP….

And then… the snuggles… he is always trying to get in my lap … remorse for wrong doing and too much barking? Maybe.  But in all fairness, he does recognize my moods in a way that Introvert Vespa does not – at least not in an obvious way.

Do dogs grieve? I think so – we know that elephants do – so why not dogs? I’m sure Vespa notices the difference, Hunter not so much, he wasn’t with us that long and he has issues of his own.

But anyway, the cartoon continues in the backyard and I have to laugh – even when I don’t feel like it.  I know Glenn would be laughing…delighted with their antics, and I am as well.  

Laughter - it is good for the soul. And God said - It is good. and very good.