Summer looks consternated.
She really doesn't like surprises especially new things popping up willy nilly on her front acre.
So she barked until I came to look.
She sat right down so we could devise a plan.
The plan was simple. It doesn't take up much space although for a mushroom it seems rather large.
We agreed to let it be.
The mushroom agreed to stay right there and mind it's own bees wax.
Summer was satisfied that we aren't in immediate danger and paid it no more attention.
One more crises resolved.
I wish they were all so easy.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

Summer looks consternated.
She really doesn't like surprises especially new things popping up willy nilly on her front acre.
So she barked until I came to look.
She sat right down so we could devise a plan.
The plan was simple. It doesn't take up much space although for a mushroom it seems rather large.
We agreed to let it be.
The mushroom agreed to stay right there and mind it's own bees wax.
Summer was satisfied that we aren't in immediate danger and paid it no more attention.
One more crises resolved.
I wish they were all so easy.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

I took some photos of Summer before her trip to the vet.
I love how the early morning light brings out the caramel color of her coat.
She is a cutie.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

I took some photos of Summer before her trip to the vet.
I love how the early morning light brings out the caramel color of her coat.
She is a cutie.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

I was getting ready to go out to protest in the cold wind. When I got out my warmest hat Summer decided that she needed it more than I did. She loves my fox hat.
The thing is that she doesn't want to wear it. She just wants to cuddle with it.
I managed to talk her into letting me take it with me as long as I promised to bring it back.
Looking forward to the day when protesting isn't so necessary.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

🫸🦟 "I don't like this screen on my balcony door. How am I supposed to try catching birds like this?" 💭



🇧🇷 "Não gostei dessa tela na porta da sacada do meu território. Como vou tentar pegar passarinhos assim?" 😾



#Flokinho #apartmentCats #catLife #fediCats #pixelCats #catsOfPixelfed #Brasil #Brazil #summer #verão #cats #gatos #katzen #猫

Summer is a leading expert on the finer points of keeping a chair warm.
#Summer

Pale blue twilight sunset. New Britain Reservoir, Southington, Connecticut. July 18, 2018, 8:24 PM.

#hiking #photography #outdoors #landscapephotography #nature #Connecticut #summer #forest #sunset #sunsetphotography #lake #summertime

I was getting ready to go out to protest in the cold wind. When I got out my warmest hat Summer decided that she needed it more than I did. She loves my fox hat.
The thing is that she doesn't want to wear it. She just wants to cuddle with it.
I managed to talk her into letting me take it with me as long as I promised to bring it back.
Looking forward to the day when protesting isn't so necessary.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

🫸🦟 "I don't like this screen on my balcony door. How am I supposed to try catching birds like this?" 💭



🇧🇷 "Não gostei dessa tela na porta da sacada do meu território. Como vou tentar pegar passarinhos assim?" 😾



#Flokinho #apartmentCats #catLife #fediCats #pixelCats #catsOfPixelfed #Brasil #Brazil #summer #verão #cats #gatos #katzen #猫

Summer is a leading expert on the finer points of keeping a chair warm.
#Summer

Pale blue twilight sunset. New Britain Reservoir, Southington, Connecticut. July 18, 2018, 8:24 PM.

#hiking #photography #outdoors #landscapephotography #nature #Connecticut #summer #forest #sunset #sunsetphotography #lake #summertime

I finally got the major chores completed.
Lemon blueberry scones are chilling in the freezer before baking and Summer is looking at me with the most pitiful look.
Time for a quick run to the beach.
Not really quick because we have to dodge so many potholes.
Lots of other dogs and their humans had the same idea so we had to go to the trail less traveled.
I worried briefly about my sense of direction on an overgrown trail but Summer always knows the way and led me to a pretty decent beach access.
We had our stretch of shoreline to ourselves.
The best part is that I can tell her that we need to check on her pal and she finds the best trail back to the car.
Every time.
She even waits for me to catch up.
I love Summer.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

I have opinions.
Even about Christmas.
I am not and haven't been active in church since I was a fourteen year old pregnant teen and the church decided that I was not worthy of a seat at their table.
Thank goodness I didn't let their disdain slow me down.
It did give me a lifelong urge to be an example of why people are wrong when they treat any person as less than another.
Christmas though as it turns out doesn't have to be either religious or commercial. Once I figured out that the holiday could be all the good feels and none of the bad it has been transformative for our family. We don't even stick to the 25th. This year we are celebrating on New Years Day.
I know everyone celebrates differently and my way is just my way. Tomorrow I will celebrate the family I've found in this unexpected digital space and look forward to seeing all of the holiday toots.
So from our house to yours have a lovely holiday if you choose.
#Summer #Christmas

I have opinions.
Even about Christmas.
I am not and haven't been active in church since I was a fourteen year old pregnant teen and the church decided that I was not worthy of a seat at their table.
Thank goodness I didn't let their disdain slow me down.
It did give me a lifelong urge to be an example of why people are wrong when they treat any person as less than another.
Christmas though as it turns out doesn't have to be either religious or commercial. Once I figured out that the holiday could be all the good feels and none of the bad it has been transformative for our family. We don't even stick to the 25th. This year we are celebrating on New Years Day.
I know everyone celebrates differently and my way is just my way. Tomorrow I will celebrate the family I've found in this unexpected digital space and look forward to seeing all of the holiday toots.
So from our house to yours have a lovely holiday if you choose.
#Summer #Christmas

Summer absolutely knows who needs her when. She has been my constant companion this evening.
I love her to pieces.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

Summer has opinions.
Usually we agree.
Thank goodness.
Today she was helping me get dressed after a shower. I don't always get this level of attention but she helps her pal everyday. He keeps a basket of clean socks just so she can fetch a pair for him. She has skills and loves to help so it works.
Picking out the right t-shirt for me to wear is another important job.
Summer thinks about it for a minute and makes a choice. She doesn't even mess up the ones she leaves behind.
Helping her fulfill her need to be needed brings us all joy.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

Summer spends lots of time with her pal and he spends a good part of his day in a recliner in front of a pretty big television screen. She watches too and is especially interested when there are animals.
What she wanted to ask me about was commercials. She wants to know why wrinkles are bad and need to be dealt with. She pointed out that she personally has a lot of wrinkles. I laughed and said that we have wrinkles in common.
I told her that humans often equate less wrinkles with youth and because advertisers know that humans equate youth with looking more desirable they can sell people potions promising a younger look. It is convoluted and nonsensical because humans who are old really can't hide it and people who are young are all beautiful. There isn't really a go back potion.
I told her I plan to keep my wrinkles and my money and be satisfied with how I look for my age. She said good. She will too.
#Summer