Life's a Ball

  Maggie's life rolls different ways as time goes by. We like to shake things up to keep our world interesting. Last Friday Maggie had a big adventure when Marie Holmes from Precious Pets Home Care brought over a Border Terrier named Brody. Usually the tennis ball is her favorite pal, but on this day a little 5 month old puppy had her running loops in the backyard. They sniffed each other, they ran, they went flat on the ground, and couldn't seem get enough of each other. Pals are great, whether they be a rolling tennis ball, a dog owner or a four pawed friend. Luckily Maggie and Brody both have very sweet dispositions. They got along with each other as if they were long time friends.

  The next day as Maggie and I took our daily walk in the afternoon we met an older Golden Retriever who ambled along very slowly with its owner and her friend. Maggie and I walk at a fast clip so, it was evident that we were going to pass this older dog on the pathway. We decided to stop a bit and talk as I fed the older dog some treats and Maggie too. Golden Retrievers are the choice pet in our neighborhood. They have been for many years because of their family friendly nature. This old guy's color was whitish golden from his old age. His owner mentioned how he still liked to get out & about to meet people and see things going on. It kept him young. What a sweet dog. He had such an unusual name that I can't remember it except it was regal sounding. He reminded me of the old lion in Narnia because of his manner and size.

  They asked me "Is that an English Springer Spaniel?" 

  My reply "Why of course! There aren't many English Springer Spaniels around these parts." 

  Maggie and I continued on. We felt great after our encounter with the whitish Golden Retriever. Looking back, it was a weekend of change and encounters. Change is good. Like one never knows where the tennis ball will bounce next, Maggie & I never know where our day will take us. I think Maggie thinks this is the fun part of life as she rolls along into a new day each day she wakes up. By the way, Brody will be back for more visits and fun with Maggie. Life really is a ball! It's all in the eye of the beholders.