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

Summer and her pal are feeling their oats this morning.
We all enjoyed eight hours of restful sleep. A rare occurrence.
I was surprised that Summer wasn't at my side to start chores so I started without her.
Then I heard the ruckus.
I ran back downstairs and there they were rolling around on the floor. Happy as can be.
Oh my goodness.
Somebody needed a hand up and it wasn't Summer.
Don't know what I'm going to do with these two.
Keep them I guess.
Good morning, Mastodon
#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

Summer and her pal are feeling their oats this morning.
We all enjoyed eight hours of restful sleep. A rare occurrence.
I was surprised that Summer wasn't at my side to start chores so I started without her.
Then I heard the ruckus.
I ran back downstairs and there they were rolling around on the floor. Happy as can be.
Oh my goodness.
Somebody needed a hand up and it wasn't Summer.
Don't know what I'm going to do with these two.
Keep them I guess.
Good morning, Mastodon
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

It looks warm and sunny outside but there is a bite to the wind.
No matter. Summer and I had to get out to plant the last of the new and dozens of last year tulip bulbs.
A little teamwork made it quick and easy.
She really is the best garden helper.
The only big job left will be digging up the begonias.
Another day I think.
Summer deserved a treat for her hard work.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

It looks warm and sunny outside but there is a bite to the wind.
No matter. Summer and I had to get out to plant the last of the new and dozens of last year tulip bulbs.
A little teamwork made it quick and easy.
She really is the best garden helper.
The only big job left will be digging up the begonias.
Another day I think.
Summer deserved a treat for her hard work.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

Perfect day on the north coast of California.
Breezy but warm and sunny.
I couldn't deny Summer a beach adventure. Just an hour out of our chore time to make the quick drive to the shore. Running up and down the beach singing and playing while we leave our cares back at the car is worth that, right?
We think so.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

Last beach photos from today's adventure.
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Perfect day on the north coast of California.
Breezy but warm and sunny.
I couldn't deny Summer a beach adventure. Just an hour out of our chore time to make the quick drive to the shore. Running up and down the beach singing and playing while we leave our cares back at the car is worth that, right?
We think so.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

Summer's so happy that her pal is back home after his doctor appointment. I told her he would come home to her but sometimes she has to see it for herself.
She thinks I'm a sorry substitute.
I try my best.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

Summer's so happy that her pal is back home after his doctor appointment. I told her he would come home to her but sometimes she has to see it for herself.
She thinks I'm a sorry substitute.
I try my best.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

Summer thinks she can bring in some extra money as soon as she figures out how to get on the protester payroll.
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Summer thinks she can bring in some extra money as soon as she figures out how to get on the protester payroll.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

Holy cow.
We worked so hard today.
Dozens and dozens of tulips were planted and all of the dahlias are ready for winter. Two dozen new fancy daffodils were planted too.
Our begonias are still in pots waiting for me to dig them up to store until springtime. Maybe next week.
Summer was a huge help.
She brought me the new packages of bulbs one at a time so we could plant them together.
She understands the assignment and is very careful handling her part of the project.
I love that she loves to work in the garden.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

Holy cow.
We worked so hard today.
Dozens and dozens of tulips were planted and all of the dahlias are ready for winter. Two dozen new fancy daffodils were planted too.
Our begonias are still in pots waiting for me to dig them up to store until springtime. Maybe next week.
Summer was a huge help.
She brought me the new packages of bulbs one at a time so we could plant them together.
She understands the assignment and is very careful handling her part of the project.
I love that she loves to work in the garden.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

Summer works hard.
She is happiest when she feels useful.
When we work on laundry together it is her job to pick up anything that falls out of a basket as the dirty clothes make their way from the upstairs bedrooms to the downstairs laundry room.
Stray socks or washcloths are her favorite finds.
This is a very important task and she never fails.
We are so, so happy to report that yesterday's drain repair seems to be holding and all of the laundry will be clean, dry and folded by the end of the day
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

Laundry is sooo much work.
Summer is exhausted.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

Summer works hard.
She is happiest when she feels useful.
When we work on laundry together it is her job to pick up anything that falls out of a basket as the dirty clothes make their way from the upstairs bedrooms to the downstairs laundry room.
Stray socks or washcloths are her favorite finds.
This is a very important task and she never fails.
We are so, so happy to report that yesterday's drain repair seems to be holding and all of the laundry will be clean, dry and folded by the end of the day
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon