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Stir Crazy

“The sun did not shine.
It was too wet to play.
So we sat in the house.
All that cold, cold, wet day.”
~ Dr. Seuss

After almost a week of rain, we’re all a little bit stir crazy. So when the clouds broke a bit and the sun shone for oh so short a time, heels kicked up –

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and they were off!

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There’s just nothing like dogs

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or puppies

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with the serious case of zoomies to brighten your day –

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unless it’s dogs going to their new forever homes.
Fare thee well Breezy,

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Goldie,

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Summer,

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And Oscar, who found the perfect group of six to wear down his youthful exuberance and get him trained into some semblance of a well-mannered pup!

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The rain will return on Wednesday, but until then, we play!

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Giving Thanks for You

For each new morning with its light,

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For rest and shelter of the night,

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For health and food, for love and friends,

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For everything Thy goodness sends.

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For flowers that bloom about our feet;

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For tender grass, so fresh, so sweet;

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For song of bird,

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and hum of bee;

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For all things fair we hear or see,

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Father in heaven, we thank Thee! ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

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I share this poem each Thanksgiving, as a reminder of all that we have to be grateful for. This year, in particular, it feels important to put beauty and hope and kindness among all that we hold dear. I include each of you in my gratitude list, for traveling with me on this journey – and for the friendships I have made along the way. Happy Thanksgiving to all.

After the Rain

After the rain…

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and before the deluge…

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moments of beauty –

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the company of dogs,

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filthy, muddy play,

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and a banner weekend for getting dogs home.

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There were absolutely no appointments on the board when I arrived early Saturday morning, and then they came, one by one.

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Thankfully, we had a full complement of adoption counselors on hand because – by the end of the day –

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eight dogs had found their forever families.

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In this mix is a very special story; an unexpected little miracle. Our volunteers will recognize it, but the rest of you will have to wait a bit – just to make sure it sticks. Keep those paws crossed and I will bring it to you soon.

Until then, keep bailing –

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And thank the heavens for rain in California.

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