On the Road Past 50: My internal zephyr… from fluttery wisps to whirlwind tempests
Luna was adopted in 2017 at barely 12 weeks old through the rescue nonprofit, Fur Friends in Need. She is mostly a Pitbull (Staffordshire Terrier) and Boxer mix. Luna is a lovebug who doesn’t realize that at 55lbs she no longer fits easily in a lap. She has loads of energy and enjoys playing both soccer and fetch. She loves to kiss both people and other dogs on the face as much as she can. If you ever meet her and don’t enjoy dog kisses, the trick is to put a toy in her mouth to keep her busy.
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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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 MoreI’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 […]
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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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Randi S. Sumner 