Sun Zeus


I am a dog lover but from afar. Maybe I could have a Virtual Dog? Just delete taking him out to take a doot and picking it up. And anything else not pleasant...Zeus does like to lick his privates so I kept his tongue away from my face. 

I don't have a dog now but did have a legendarily stupid beagle as a kid. He was one dog enough for a lifetime. He has left me with a deep love for beagles and dogs in general. I will stop my car if I see a beagle being walked along a road. So, yeah I am a beagle wacko. I always feel like I have to explain to the beagle owner that I had a beagle as a kid, yada, yada, yada. It doesn't take a lot of time to call 911, so I have to make my case quick why I pulled over and have a goofy look on my face.

I have friends and family who have dogs so I get in my in-person affection and leave the canines wanting more when I depart. So, I was out visiting family over Thanksgiving and got re-acquainted with the dog-in-residence, Zeus. He's a great dog. Calm, very friendly, and only a semi-beggar when it comes to human food. I don't blame dogs for begging. Maybe they will get lucky. No harm, no foul. As long as it is not aggressive. Look but don't touch.

Over the weekend, I think it was Saturday, I was hanging out in the living room and I was amused that Zeus kept following the stream of sunshine coming through the window as the earth rotated. He seemed so content. I think dogs can teach us a lot about gratitude.

When is the last time we thanked God for sunshine and enjoyed the rays upon our face? 



 

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