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Lula Harp

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A million miles

01 Thursday Feb 2018

Posted by Lula Harp in 365project

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365project, a dog's life, dog, paws, photoaday, Travel, walking

This sleeping pup’s paws have been on hikes, swims, chased frisbees and squirrels. She has been to 14 states & Canada. In her 16 years I think she’s put at least a million miles on these paws.  I love how the pads are different colors and how soft the fur around them is.  Since she pesters me every morning to wake me up, I play with her paws to wake her up.  Turn about is fair play!

#365project #photoaday #amillionmiles

 

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A restless mind

15 Sunday Nov 2015

Posted by Lula Harp in Poetry

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cat, dog, dreams, night sounds, poetry, racing mind, restless, sleep

Dog at my feet
Cat is her own master
Light shines in from the street
Dreams come slow, then a little faster.

Breathing deep
So close to sleep
Dog snores ebb and flow
Cat purrs while chasing shadows

The day drifts in and out
Building noises dance about
My morning laughter lingers
A scratch, a collar jingles

Mind racing, can’t seem to stop
Just as suddenly, the curtain drops

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Express yourself 

02 Tuesday Jun 2015

Posted by Lula Harp in just a thought

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anal gland, dog, express, opinion, pets

I’m not talking about expressing emotions or expressing one’s opinions. I am talking about expressing anal glands. Are you going to leave here today armed with the knowledge to express your pet’s anal glands? No. Your take away is I don’t have the slightest clue how to express an anal gland. 

Why, oh why, would someone think to send me this:

  

I cannot imagine what I have done to make this person think this skill is even remotely in my repertoire. 

Google is my lifeline and now that 97% of all civilized humanity has a “smart” phone, there is no earthly reason to ask anyone this question other than your veterinarian.  And when I suggested she contact the vet next door, I jest not, it’s the driveway you pass immediately before ours! How do you not see the giant red sign that says EMERGENCY VET?!

This is one of those moments that just makes me laugh. I swear some higher being sits around and thinks who can I fuck with today? Ooh ooh, let’s ask her the most ridiculous question we can think of. I’m in for $50 she knows the answer. 

The other thing that struck me odd about this text is WHO is smelling their dog’s ass? I cannot even begin to think why anal glands were believed to be the culprit of the odor. Very often Coe will let loose these almost silent, little puffs of a fart while she’s napping. These delicate little pouffs are sometimes so noxious they can peel paint. I just think, no more asparagus (broccoli, cauliflower, garlic…) for you. Not once have I ever thought, we need to express your anal glands. 

I’ve think expressed enough for one day myself.  
 

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Habit

11 Monday Nov 2013

Posted by Lula Harp in photo challenge

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crazy life, dog, exhaustion, frisbee, habit, relaxation, vacation, walk, wordpress weekly photo challenge

I have been wanting to write for awhile, but finding what to say has been hard.  I hit a wall this past winter.  Too much life, too much work, too much bacon (what?!).  I was feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and fat.  I needed a break and I got it.

I was off work for four months and in that time I went on 2 vacations.  The second one, which I was most resistant to go on, was the most restorative.  A week of pampering and relaxation was just what my sad soul needed to find it’s center.  That trip alone is worth it’s own post.

Now easing back into the craziness of my “normal” life has been it’s own challenge.  In my time off I made some decisions that have been brewing for awhile.  Now I just have to take the time and steps to put all of these things in their proper places.  In the meantime though, I am happy to be back here.

I’m coming back with the Weekly Photo Challenge A) because I have been going through lots of picture files lately and have found all sorts of things I want to post and B) I thought this topic was quite fitting for me.

I am a creature of habit.  Coe is like her mama.  She remembers what time of day we do things, she knows the way to the park, she has a favorite path through the park, and she even has a favorite toy to take to the park.  Our best habit and one she annoyingly makes me do most days is getting up and going for our morning walks.  Monday through Friday, we walk in the dark on a pretty well lit route.  Weekends and days off we take a more leisurely route.  She reads the neighborhood gossip and I enjoy my coffee.  Our mornings out are a nice habitual way to start the day.

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