On the Road Past 50: My internal zephyr… from fluttery wisps to whirlwind tempests
Luna had surgery. We’ve had this in the planning for a while so it wasn’t a surprise. Nevertheless, this is going to be a rough 2-3 months of recovery for the pup. Correspondingly, it will be rough for us as well. I’m sitting here on the floor with her trying to write. It’s not easy […]
Read MoreDid my second open mic last tonight. I decided to start on a lighter note. . . It’s good to test this things in such a safe supportive atmosphere. . . because I was clearly reminded that the light and light-hearted is simply not my strong suit. I need to select the poems I feel […]
Read MoreStill stuck in writer’s block. Forcing it is an exercise. Not happy with this at all. I don’t really even want to publish. However, I give myself this break as I’m too tired to start over. Hoping to do better tomorrow. Two dogs entwined into the life of our family. Two very different dogs. As […]
Read MoreWe brought Luna to the dog park this evening. Over the past year her behavior at the park has changed a bit. She used to practically ignore us while there, focusing instead on running, romping, and puppy wrestling with the other pups. She recently turned two and I’m definitely beginning to see the transition in […]
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These two have the right idea. Some nights are for curling up on the sofa and pretending that the rest of the world doesn’t exist. 220 Days to go. #OTR50
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What can I say? This photo speaks for itself. She is sad and her ears look unsure because Rhys did not answer the video call. If Rhys had, I bet all that mopiness would have turned to excited curiosity. Photo prompts are by me and for me. #OTR50 223 Days to go. © Randi Sumner […]
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Quiet breathing turns into
Puppy yips and deep bubbly snores | Sleepy stretches become moving legs […]
Big Dog and Little Dog are at it again Watching my every move with a slight frown on their faces They know what packing means as they see me do it so often. . . This time it isn’t just me fiddling with piles of clothes and a suitcase. They watch, they learn, they know […]
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Puppy Face Luna, my love, you must never play poker Your puppy eyes speak wonders Your mood read with a glance Honest and true Your heart on your paw Letting me know how you feel . . . That more time with you is always the better option In your not subtle at all opinion. […]
Read MoreFor US folks like me, tonight is the evening of a holiday. It feels far more like a Friday then a Wednesday. Though short, it was a rough week for me with a fair bit of struggle. I decided to do what I do when I need a pick me up – snuggle with the […]
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