remembered dogs

remember how your dog would greet you
whenever you came home
no matter where you'd gone
or, how long he'd been alone

it will be like that in heaven
whenever we arrive
the dogs we loved, will know we're there

like when we were alive

they'll greet us with such joy

saint peter will have to wait

but he too, will rejoice

with his dog beside that gate

                                                              

to make sure that you arrive

you don't have to travel far,
just try to be the person 

that your dog believes you are

Lotus Blossom

Happy? Easter

good friday

big hike

The Warm Up

if i had known

how far it was

i never would have gone

i didn't have a clue

the hike

would be so long

Hot Dog

The Carry

and boy 

that sunshine sure got hot

as we walked on 
and on

i got so tired 

that i was glad 

when momma came along

she carried me

for a bit

the hike to not prolong

after a break

i walked some more

i once again felt strong

The Second Carry

when michael

scooped me in his arms

singing his silly song

i didn't mind 

his singing

as he carried me along

i walked some more

and finally

when i could not 
go on

we were back

and i was glad

not to be dog gone

The Cool Down

Gulf Breeze Zoo

Yesterday I went to the zoo with my sister Melissa and her husband Doug.  It was a great day and of course the baby gorilla was top attraction.  You should have heard the tigers fighting! 

Hero

Doug Middleton is my new hero.  While we were at the Gulf Breeze Zoo yesterday he noticed a parakeet stuck with a thread from a rope around his neck.  We notified the closest Zoo worker who, with Doug's pocket knife and help freed him.  She took him to be checked out and returned him a short while later.

casa de cardenas

here are some pictures from our stop in valrico, florida which is near tampa to see our friends mary and ed and alley