I have been spending a lot of time waiting for my Mom to finish her latest novel. Frankly, it is all quite boring since she doesn’t have as much time to take me out for walks.
Oh Bau .. I know how you feel, .. Hi I’m Tina, and staying at my uncle Ivor’s house while my Daddie is on holidays.. Uncle Ivor is always writing, and I am always waiting to go walkies… https://1drv.ms/u/s!Asumt4cZ9A65hNwYgNUcN-zgD0cPJQ?e=p3v7lh
That’s so funny, Jacqui. My dog will hide his treat and want me to find it. I’ll say where’s your treat? He’ll go to the treat all proud. They’re so funny!
Thank you for sharing!!… I had a little Jack Russel terrier by the name of Bree (she passed away in 2016) and now I wished I had taken more walks… this situation brings to mind the words of Rose Milligan… 🙂
Dust if you must, but wouldn’t it be better
to paint a picture, or write a letter,
bake a cake, or plant a seed.
Ponder the difference between want and need.
Dust if you must, but there is not much time,
with rivers to swim and mountains to climb!
Music to hear, and books to read,
friends to cherish and life to lead.
Dust if you must, but the world’s out there
with the sun in your eyes, the wind in your hair,
a flutter of snow, a shower of rain,
this day will not come round again.
Dust if you must, but bear in mind,
old age will come and it’s not kind.
And when you go, and go you must,
you, yourself, will make more dust!
(Rose Milligan)
Until we meet again.. 🙂
May your troubles be less
Your blessings be more
And nothing but happiness
Come through your door
(Irish Saying)
Oh, I like Rose Milligan’s poem. She shows us what’s really important and she’s got a good sense of humor as well. 🙂 Thanks for sharing. It lightens a day (or evening).
Sorry about your little Jack Russel. They are so sweet. ❤
Psst – hey Bau, tell your mom I also counsel puppies. Then you can go on a long flight to sunny Florida!!! ❤ and you can play with a fabulous new furry friend too, 🙂 . . . or just hang out on the couch.
Oh, when can I go! When can I go! Sounds like a lot of fun and a new furry friend. That’s just what I need right now! Just waiting to see if the airlines will sell me a ticket in this Covid environment. I can wear a mask if I have to and social distancing is no problem…well almost none except when I get really excited and can’t help greeting people and sniffing them. Even strangers, Ellie. Especially strangers. Oh, dear, I don’t think the airlines will let me on a flight now that I think about it. But I can dream about playing with my new furry friend and hanging out on a couch. ❤ xx
Oh, I love Dot and Lia. I wish they would come and play with me. We’d have lots of fun. I’d even let Lia jump all over me and both Dot and Lea could sleep next to me. I’m a very good host, you will find. 🙂 xx
Oh, thanks, Janet. Sometimes it’s difficult to know when a work is done. There’s always something that could be added. When do you know when a painting is finished? They always look so perfect! ❤
It’s one of the most difficult parts of making paintings….knowing when to stop. I work on several paintings at the same time…and when I get to a point where I am not sure what to do…i.e. stop or continue – I STOP and move to another painting. In time, the initial painting will tell me when it’s finished…but I need to give it space to for that to happen:). xx
Thanks for your reply, Janet. I think our intuition is an important tool. If we force our painting (or writing) not only is it no longer fun but it usually is not all that good. I like that you allow the art work to tell you when it’s finished. xx
Oh, Marie, I don’t want to make any cat jealous. They can be fierce and can climb higher than I can. Do you think it would be possible to come walk with me in secret, without your cats knowing? 🙂
Oh how I wish – we know of several people in our Resort who flew over from Canada in a helicopter at great expense, so they could get down here for six months! We’re free here in Florida and I can’t imagine being under such restrictions as they have up north. Stay safe and try to be happy while writing. Can’t wait to hear about your new book and help you promote it, ❤
Thanks, Debby. I don’t know how long it will take to get it out there. As you know, us Indies, wear many hats before we get our book out.
Be safe and be well. xxx
Time to mount a protest, Bau! Demand your fair share of attention. What do we want? WALKS! When do we want them? NOW!
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Oh, that is a wonderful idea! We can protest together!
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I ont recommend nipping ger heels…this time.
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Aww…I wish I lived close by, Bau. I would take you for walks. xo
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Maybe we could meet half way. I can run pretty fast! ❤ xx
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Oh Bau .. I know how you feel, .. Hi I’m Tina, and staying at my uncle Ivor’s house while my Daddie is on holidays.. Uncle Ivor is always writing, and I am always waiting to go walkies…
https://1drv.ms/u/s!Asumt4cZ9A65hNwYgNUcN-zgD0cPJQ?e=p3v7lh
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My sympathies, Tina. I know just how you feel.
You are adorable. We should go on our own walkies together. Forget them! ❤
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Yes indeed… leave to their silly keyboards.. made of plastic bones… 🐶
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You might want to consider suing her!
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Hahah! To funy 🤣
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Brilliant! I’ll send her a cease and desist letter, sign it with my paw and leave it on her desk.
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That dog is beyond cute, Carol. How can you not walk him whenever he wants?
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You, Jacqui, the prolific writer and blogger ask such a question! I would always be walking him. ❤
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My dog’s that way. He begs-begs-begs for a bone and then I find them abandoned all over the house! I think he enjoys the attention.
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That’s so funny, Jacqui. My dog will hide his treat and want me to find it. I’ll say where’s your treat? He’ll go to the treat all proud. They’re so funny!
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Awwww and he is so fun to take out and well behave i love your dog 🥰
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You Bau deserve lots of attention
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Thanks for sticking up for me, Joanne. I appreciate it! ❤
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I love that little dog!
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Actually, I think I might have said this before, but I mean it every time.
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So sweet of you to say, Anneli. I’m sure Bau doesn’t get tired of hearing it! ❤
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Awh! So cute! Our dogs are so patient with us! Good luck with your novel.
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Thank you, Joy. It’s kind of you to say. ❤
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You are welcome!
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Sooooo cute, Carol. Like the rest of us, I’m sure he can’t wait for the release! Toni x
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Bau, she’s in another world, one no one can enter until the book is ready! 😀 Your look is beyond cute!
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Thanks, Annita for defending me! 🙂
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Thank you for sharing!!… I had a little Jack Russel terrier by the name of Bree (she passed away in 2016) and now I wished I had taken more walks… this situation brings to mind the words of Rose Milligan… 🙂
Dust if you must, but wouldn’t it be better
to paint a picture, or write a letter,
bake a cake, or plant a seed.
Ponder the difference between want and need.
Dust if you must, but there is not much time,
with rivers to swim and mountains to climb!
Music to hear, and books to read,
friends to cherish and life to lead.
Dust if you must, but the world’s out there
with the sun in your eyes, the wind in your hair,
a flutter of snow, a shower of rain,
this day will not come round again.
Dust if you must, but bear in mind,
old age will come and it’s not kind.
And when you go, and go you must,
you, yourself, will make more dust!
(Rose Milligan)
Until we meet again.. 🙂
May your troubles be less
Your blessings be more
And nothing but happiness
Come through your door
(Irish Saying)
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Oh, I like Rose Milligan’s poem. She shows us what’s really important and she’s got a good sense of humor as well. 🙂 Thanks for sharing. It lightens a day (or evening).
Sorry about your little Jack Russel. They are so sweet. ❤
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Psst – hey Bau, tell your mom I also counsel puppies. Then you can go on a long flight to sunny Florida!!! ❤ and you can play with a fabulous new furry friend too, 🙂 . . . or just hang out on the couch.
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Oh, when can I go! When can I go! Sounds like a lot of fun and a new furry friend. That’s just what I need right now! Just waiting to see if the airlines will sell me a ticket in this Covid environment. I can wear a mask if I have to and social distancing is no problem…well almost none except when I get really excited and can’t help greeting people and sniffing them. Even strangers, Ellie. Especially strangers. Oh, dear, I don’t think the airlines will let me on a flight now that I think about it. But I can dream about playing with my new furry friend and hanging out on a couch. ❤ xx
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Dot and Lia would agree with you!!
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Oh, I love Dot and Lia. I wish they would come and play with me. We’d have lots of fun. I’d even let Lia jump all over me and both Dot and Lea could sleep next to me. I’m a very good host, you will find. 🙂 xx
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Be careful what you wish for, I just may send them to you. xox
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What a little angel….and we are all waiting for the next novel:)X
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Oh, thanks, Janet. Sometimes it’s difficult to know when a work is done. There’s always something that could be added. When do you know when a painting is finished? They always look so perfect! ❤
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It’s one of the most difficult parts of making paintings….knowing when to stop. I work on several paintings at the same time…and when I get to a point where I am not sure what to do…i.e. stop or continue – I STOP and move to another painting. In time, the initial painting will tell me when it’s finished…but I need to give it space to for that to happen:). xx
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Thanks for your reply, Janet. I think our intuition is an important tool. If we force our painting (or writing) not only is it no longer fun but it usually is not all that good. I like that you allow the art work to tell you when it’s finished. xx
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Oh, Bau, I’d walk as often as you’d want if I lived nearby. it would make my cats jealous too 😉
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Oh, Marie, I don’t want to make any cat jealous. They can be fierce and can climb higher than I can. Do you think it would be possible to come walk with me in secret, without your cats knowing? 🙂
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I think I live too far away, Bau, but, yes, if I could walk you in secret, I would
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nice dig you have
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dog*
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🙂 I thought so!
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Oh how I wish – we know of several people in our Resort who flew over from Canada in a helicopter at great expense, so they could get down here for six months! We’re free here in Florida and I can’t imagine being under such restrictions as they have up north. Stay safe and try to be happy while writing. Can’t wait to hear about your new book and help you promote it, ❤
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Yay for you Carol, getting a new book out! As always, I look forward to reading it! Go you! ❤
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Thanks, Debby. I don’t know how long it will take to get it out there. As you know, us Indies, wear many hats before we get our book out.
Be safe and be well. xxx
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Don’t I know it. I have a finished MS waiting for publishing stage since last fall! Life happens ❤
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Oh, Debby, I hope that everything will work out smoothly for you in getting your MS published. I’m looking forward to reading it! ❤
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Thanks Carol. I know you and I both enjoy reading each other’s books ❤
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Awww. so cute. My husband does a lot of waiting too. 🙂
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LOL. 🙂
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Absolutely darling!
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Thank you. ❤
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By the way, I tried to go on your site but got this message: This site can’t be reached.
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Patient and adorable pup. 🙂
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Thanks, Mark. It’s kind of you to stop by and comment. I appreciate it. 🙂
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Carol, take my advice and make time for walkies!
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Thanks, Margaret, I will. ❤
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