Cold Paws, Warm Heart

It has been frosty and my paws have had enough of the fluffy white stuff.

Dog walks were "ruff" this year. 

I am ready to watch this stuff go away!

The only ice I want right now is ice cream!

(Graeter's, Dairy Queen, Jeni's or whatever kind drops on the floor.)

Note: This puzzle is a lie.

I certainly do not obey. 

I am not allowed up on my parents' bed. 

Butt (extra t my choice) it has been so cold I jumped up there to snuggle!

My friend stayed warm by staying inside and watching the Westminster dog show on TV.

But he knows it's much better to take a nap.

(I do not like being awakened.)

I have really needed some extra snuggling this winter!

Hey, I know we dogs are cool, but I am ready to be warm now!

Okay, enough whining...

You know what tastes really good?

Pigs in a blanket - especially when stolen out of an unsuspecting guest's hand!

Be sure not to get ICEolated.

Get out there and get yourself some puppy love!

 We all need to stay in touch with loved ones. 

It's important to have a circle of close friends and family.

If you know someone needs some loving, take them over some supper.

When you know someone needs a warm hug 

and you can't do it in person, send them a card!

Because there are many times when events happen that are devistating 

and you won't know what to say.

That is when you must remember, that no matter what

HOPE 

springs eternal!

Keep the faith.

~ Magnus Pym

Heart to Heart

 Does your cup overflow?

Is your life a walk on the beach?

If not, read this (especially #4):

If after taking this advice you are still not "feelin' the love" 

get out some favorite old photos and reminisce.

Here's a couple oldie but goody throwbacks of me.

Wasn't I a cute puppy?

This was taken when I used to blog about Mom's store.

It comes so naturally to me I could do it in my sleep even back then!

I still use Mom's laptop to blog. 

And look at the snow dog Mom and I made my first winter. 

I was only about 3 months old in these pics.

(We sure have had a lot of this tiny white stuff fall from the sky lately!)

I hope you have been able to get out to buy essentials.

 (Mom even saw a Phantom Lake Y Camp friend 

when she went to get milk - and more importantly, Milkbones!)

If you are able to get out, maybe treat yourself to some take out food.

(I still don't understand why I didn't get any of this fried rice.)

This month I want you to PAWS and ponder,

where do you find LOVE?

Do you see it within the places you go?

Are you seeking your heart's desire - even within the nitty gritty?

Maybe you can ask a friend to help you find some love.

Or maybe you just need to curl up on a loved sweatshirt and take a nap.

There are so many ways to warm your heart!

You could listen to this song by Steven Curtis Chapman: Love Take Me Over.

You could go for a walk with some friends!

(This is not me.)

Or you could go see a play!

Whatever it is you love to do, go out and do it!

Love comes in so many forms of

people, places and things.

For example, lots of humans like chocolate - but it's dangerous for dogs.

 

Personally, I prefer a good pair of boots, preferably new and leather.

Whoooo do you love?

I hope you give them a Valentine!

(Or a lick. You choose.)

~    Magnus Pym

Bone Chilling

It's bone chilling cold here. 

I hope you are staying warm!

If it's cold where you are I recommend you stay inside,

get out a favorite toy or two, or three

and find something good to watch on TV.

There are some dogs who are made for cold weather

or can put on a sweater and look good out in the snow.

My body was not made for such weather or fashions.

 So I am going to curl up in the sunshine 

 under some blankets and pillows 

and not come out until it warms up!

PAWS and think of who you need to call and check up on

 to be sure they are safe and if you are in a warm climate bask in the blessing!

~ Magnus Pym

P.S. Beware of after Christmas sales - you can end up looking 

like a real ding a ling if you're not careful.

 

This link was just sent to me - what a cool dog - but remember rawhide bones are dangerous for bulldogs. Check out this fun video about Rescue Bulldogs.