The leaves are falling in a grand splendor of fall colors. I suppose by now I should know all the different types of leaves that I am walking over? But, instead I have to listen to Nancy’s Paris memories of the rainy weather in Paris. According to Nancy, it rained a lot in Paris and it has been raining a lot here too. Can’t I just enjoy something without hearing Nancy babble on and on about Paris for…
How about some squirrel acorn artwork for my blog today! I know perfectly well that the acorn art that was left on our driveway may not impress many of you. So, I would like to introduce you to “to each their own” concept, applicable to my choice of art. As some of you are aware, us dogs have to look up things on the internet too! I found an article by Hannah Yang who wrote this. ““To…
As the back door was opened for me this morning, the heavy rain soon pushed me back inside the house. Gosh, I can wait to go pee if it means listening to the beautiful sounds of rain. I could not even remember the last time it had rained with such a lovely orchestration of heavy raindrops? There I was on the couch, lulling myself back to sleep to the rhythm of the rain. Of course, I eventually…
It has been awhile since I wrote my blog. I was groomed just before the extreme hot days set in. I feel rather sprightly with my shaved body. But I must admit, I will be searching for my fleece coats soon. At least it is cool enough now to have my long toe nails ground down in the garage. By now, you may be thinking, “Gosh, is Harmony’s life that boring that she is talking about…
What is it about Monday mornings that leave us feeling rather lethargic, when the weekends are to revitalize us for the week? I don’t know about you all since I rarely hear from many of you? I just know that I can usually shake that lack of energy once I go for my morning walk. Until then, I am stuck trying to muster up something for an overdue blog. A blog that if we are being honest here, may…
I fervently believe that while my blog may not make sense to a lot of humans, I believe it matters to those who believe. So many thoughts of us dogs don’t really translate to human words; but, I certainly try to understand the human language of at least my human companions. It is a beautiful day when our connections line up. For those that never have had that connection whether with a dog, cat, horse or any animal,…
As you see from the photo included in this blog, I was discussing with Nancy what I could possibly add for my final day of Pure Joy. Like so many people and dogs, we find it Pure Joy when you listen to us, talk to us and simply are present with us. Also included in my blog today is a photo of Louie talking to Nancy years ago. (They too were probably discussing the upcoming blogs.) Take notice,…
One can not force Pure Joy! One can choose to spread joy; but, ultimately, the giver can not ever predict how it will be received. Do you know that I have started the Day 9 of Ten Days of Pure Joy about four times? Of course, you don’t know that, so I am telling you. I have vacillated between the subjects of dreams to peace and quiet. You see, there are times that I am not sure…
Have you ever heard a new musical composition on the radio and felt that Pure Joy seep through your veins? That is how I felt when I was riding along in the car yesterday when this beautiful piece came over the car stereo. It was so beautiful that I had to nudge Nancy to pay more attention to her driving. She too was so mesmerized by Chopin’s Fantasy on Polish Airs. I have noticed that at our house,…
Smiles are such a simple way to bring Pure Joy to others! 😊 Just think of how many times someone smiled at you and it seemed to warm your heart. Now, I am not talking about smirky smiles. No, no, only true smiles that originate from the heart to change someone’s mood or their whole day. That is why I like to get out whenever I can because everyone takes notice of my smile. “Smiling doesn’t…
Gosh, I realize that I should just post a Pure Joy every single day! This being Day 6 of my Ten Days of Pure Joy is one that may be rather controversial for some of you. Recently, someone close to Nancy suggested that I may not be quite a normal dog? I think they were also insinuating that my companions also are not quite normal either?! Yup, to me that is part of my PURE JOY because we have never…
There are so many Pure Joy moments both in my life and my human’s lives. Today, for Day 5, you may decide I am being lazy after you see my Pure Joy?! Look, today that same vibrant pink petunia from yesterday, showed up in purple today. What? I guess I never said that the Pure Joy each day had to be different than the day before, right? Besides, once you experience Pure Joy, should we not try…
Pure joy is often purely simple. Take for instance the vibrant pink petunia I stumbled upon in recent days. We had not planted petunias for many years. (Yes, us dogs are very aware of our surroundings!) Not only was the petunia growing under our deck, it was in the midst of rocky soil, There I was playing fetch from the front and back yards, when I noticed the bright pink petunia. There was a petunia NOT looking…
Today was the first time I was able to run beside someone that was biking. I wish there would have been a GoPro to capture my Pure Joy as we sailed down the road. Oh, Nancy told me to tell you that she would never allow me to go more than a fourth of a mile with her on a bike. At one point, I was almost dragging her instead of her braking for me. I just can’t seem…
As I walked outside the other day, it was pure joy to smell fresh rain. As many of you already know, us dogs have a far more keen sense of smell than you humans. According to pawsandclawsvet.com “Dogs can smell 100,000 times better than humans.” So, it is no small wonder that we can smell rain in the air far sooner than any human. Of course, I don’t feel the need to expound on our sense of smell since there…
I think it is time to start my Ten Days of Pure Joy blogs. Upon briefly researching “pure joy” I came across a quote from Robert Ringer, joy is “a moment in time when everything seemed to be just perfect.” Also, Robert Evans Wilson Jr. said, “I think of Joy as a pure feeling that falls somewhere on the scale between happiness and ecstasy.” Now, considering those definitions, of course, I choose to write my ten…
Yesterday was an extremely beautiful day! It began with running in my own yard and continuing with even more running at the farm. I have already told you how we are looking for a new place to live, right? Well, because of me, they evaluate the space for me before the house. I have even heard my companions speak of buying a remote place and tenting it. Humans do a lot for each other; but seriously, my…
Whatever! Perhaps that is what us dogs tend to think when we are asked silly questions by our human companions. Whatever is what we all say when we don’t want to commit to a reply. Then, there is the whatever when we want to evade a question. Whatever is just a great word for whatever! Whatever! The more I think about it, I don’t like the apathy that seems to be attached to whatever. Which means I…
Today, I have a choice to either have my final grooming done or write my blog. Hello, I think you can guess what I decided to do since you are reading this blog. You see, we would finish that grooming in the very hot garage. I write my blog in the nicely air conditioned house. I wonder what most humans and their dogs do when it is so hot outside if they don’t have air conditioning?…
I spent quite a bit of time listening to Nancy practice saxophone this week. Because I love being with her, she allows me to sit by her whenever she practices. Long tones and scales are even fine with me, though I much prefer lyrical compositions. I am forbidden to post any of her playing on my blog so don’t even request such an option. She was very pleased with Michelle’s work on her saxophone, so that means…