Heated Moments - Cool Choices

 July can become so hot that just trying to take a walk can become overwhelming.

Sometimes I need a cold, wet towel to cool off.

 Or a nap in the shade.

The IKEA couch is also comfortable for resting. 

(I just don't understand why I can't sleep with Mom and Dad.)

Sometimes I stick a foot in my mouth.

Or feel trashy because of my choices.

Sometimes I am not invited to the party and it makes me sad.

 

 I don't understand why these things happen...

 and I just want to hide under the sheets.

But then there are the times 

when I am able to seize the day and go
where I know I will be welcome and appreciated.

"Canoe" understand what I am saying?

Do you have a place where you feel like a treasured "Top Dog"?

Where you can stretch yourself physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually?

Where you can drink in joy?

I "Scooby doo be do!"

So, even when things get heated 

just keep

WALKING

your talk

and things are sure to COOL off.

Don't forget to PAWS and lap up some water,

and if possible - eat all the cake you can!!!

~ Magnus Pym

Plan B(ulldog)

Have you ever felt sad when something 

happens you just didn't see coming?

You felt you were doing something well 

but someone else said you weren't.

You knew disagreeing wasn't worth the trouble

because it wouldn't change things anyway.

Not to be BIG headed, but there are things I am good at.

(Fetching, licking, chewing, eating garbage, and especially sleeping.) 

And when I can't do what I do best,

I just want to put my tail between my legs.

(Which for me can only be figuratively.

Have you ever actually looked closely 

at an English Bulldog's tail?)

So if situations become exhausting and prickly

and the way out is embarrassing and humbling, 

just remember as you go through the pain that God has a plan.

Keep your chin up, move on, and keep believing in yourself.

Because you know what God made you to do

and he will give you new opportunities to do it!

~ Magnus Pym

Take a moment today to PAWS and be thankful for your talents.

Breathing Space

Our car did not pass the emissions test the first time around. 

I can understand how the car feels, I can't breathe here either.

Did you know English Bulldogs have trouble breathing? 

We do. 

(Here's a video of me after playing fetch.)

But I like it here.

I have new neighbors who I check in with frequently:

(Some are happier to see me than others.)

See video.

Did you know my family is of royal dissent?

We have had some very regal moments this year!

And since cheerleading is also in my heritage

 let me be the first to say, 

RAH RAH

to my brother who got a full-time job at a summer camp!

WAIT A MINUTE...

That means he will be leaving me all alone...with no one beside me!

(Shrek reference.)

I decided to discuss this a little further with Dad while I slobbered on the bed.

I also heard my sister will be leaving me in a year when she heads to college.

I hope she picks the one with the good looking mascot.

But for now I am just going to remember that, "Life's a beach." 

(What's on your collar? Mine has a beach pass!!!)

This summer I hope you find someplace 

that takes you to new heights

lets you examine your viewpoints,

 and gives you some breathing space!

Take a moment to PAWS and ponder 

what you want your outlook to be.

~ Magnus Pym

Spring Into Action

OH HAPPY DANCE! 

The snow is melting!

The birds are singing!

 Listen to this video of frogs peeping! 

(And remember to F.R.O.G. - Fully Rely On God!)

Hey, now that I can get walked more 

maybe my urge to chew on the wrong things will stop.

This was my bed. This was a very expensive boot - owned by my mom's friend.

There was a grilled cheese on the plate that was on that table.

To help with cabin fever we have been jumping into (the) pool. 

At first I was kind of jealous and attacked the sticks, 

but now I like hanging out with my pool shark dad.

Come over and try to beat him, he's good!

But sometimes I am too lazy to go alllllll the way down the stairs. 

So I just listen from upstairs.

(Dad sure doesn't like that 8 ball very much.)

 I continue to be a hungry dog.

Why doesn't anyone ever takes ME to the Left Bank for a hot dog?

 

The couch pickings have become very light 

now that Dad is watching his cholesterol

and even though I have offered to go out and clean up 

after the deer Mom always says no.

So, as the clock nears 7 p.m. I make sure and remind my humans that it is DINNER TIME!

(Watch this video to see me explain that my tummy is rumbling!)

(Whining is an art I have mastered!)

Speaking of art...humans sure look at it differently than dogs.

I prefer this fine mosaic much more than that lopsided thing 

all those humans are staring at.

But I mainly I like finding beauty in an outdoor setting. 

(I had no idea my mom could make a morning dove 

coo sound with her cupped hands!)

These bushes are such a pretty red and isn't this hula hoop hilarious? 

 

And although I like trees for a different reason than children do, I see they are also good for swinging from and making forts you can climb into.

I hope you SPRING into action 

and find some things to 

hear, taste, see, touch, and smell 

that will bring 

YOU joy!

~ Magnus Pym