Calendar Dog

Did I tell you about Gracie winning a space in the local Times- News Dog Calendar a few months back? I didn't even know about the contest till our advertising rep. came into my office and saw this picture on my bulletin board.  

"You have to submit that picture.  It would have a good chance of winning," he said.  

It didn't cost anything.  So I did.

 And now Gracie's famous.

I forgive them for putting my daughter's name down as the owner of Gracie.  She's actually the owner of Marissa,  lol.

Dogs and Kids.  Ya gotta love 'em!

I'm Leaving

You don't pay attention to me like you used to.  You walk past me, shake your head like you can't believe what's happened... then go on with your day.  

There was a time... not so long ago... that you raved about my beauty.  You snapped pictures of me every day and visited me often.  But now you can't seem to stand the sight of me.

Oh, I was once a beauty, that's for sure.    

Before my beauty was anticipation of the miracle that would one day emerge... and be everything you thought I'd be.

But that was then and this is now.  And though I'm on my way out, next year spring will promise a new hope and counterpart.  

And the world keeps turning.

   

Gracie Speaks

Dear Diary,


It was a day like no other.  Everything I did seemed to be right.  Mom and Dad played toy with me and didn't even yell when I mauled my loud, squeaky chicky-bird while they were trying to watching TV.  I got my ears scratched and and I was made over all day.  And best of all - I GOT ICE CREAM!!!!!


  I don't know what a birthday is.  But they said that it was mine.  I've decided that I'm going to have one every day now.  I just hope they understand that and treat me accordingly...   Gracie