#OTR50 Day 152: Seconds Not as Good as the First

August 8, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Did 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 […]

#OTR50 Day 150: A Two Dog Life

August 6, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

Still 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 […]

#OTR50 Day 148: Wind in My Face

August 4, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

We 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 […]

#OTR50 Day 145: Puppy Pile Evenings

August 1, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

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

#OTR50 Day 142: When the Pupper Facetimes

July 29, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

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 […]

#OTR50 Day 141: Puppy Dreaming

July 28, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Quiet breathing turns into
Puppy yips and deep bubbly snores | Sleepy stretches become moving legs […]

#OTR50 Day 123: We are Being Watched

July 10, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

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 […]

#OTR50 Day 122: Won’t You Sit With Me?

July 9, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

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. […]

#OTR50 Day 109: Dog Days

June 26, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

I’ve been writing quite a bit of poetry and/or short pieces about the dogs of late. Not to mention the occasional dual dog and poem post. I believe the reason for this lies bundled inside my exhaustion. I have been burning the candle on both ends for weeks now. . . loads of things going […]

#OTR50 Day 108: Luna & Abby

June 25, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

Everyone needs a BFF! When Luna was still a tiny rescue puppy at about 12 weeks, we met our neighbors and their dog, Abby. Abby was about one at the time and it was an instant puppy friendship. Luna looked like a miniature Abby. Although she now has a slight brown overtone in places, as […]

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