MaggieMoose: Monterey Tails of Welcome

Maggie's pawsability thought for the day:

"A smile is the universal welcome."

Max Eastman

  There were plenty of welcoming faces of all kinds everywhere we went in Monterey, CA. We spent time milling about the wharf on our beautiful day there. MOM also called out to us. That's the Museum of Monterey. It was a big fat DREAM smile of a welcome.  Maggie's all about the artwork. I knew I had to bring back a portrait of her dear mum (that's me). Next roadtrip Maggie goes under the California Dreamin' for her own photo shoot. Maggie's photos always show her best subtle smiles. Her portrait should be a 'twig free' one. I didn't see any twigs around. The place is too clean, not like our yard.

More than dreams, there were plenty of colorful murals. I'd say a little something for everyone. Maggie's like a kid with a box of crayons. Life is better in color. She liked all the images in the mural. When we looked at the image on our iPad it was kinda of like playing 'Where's Waldo' together. OK Maggie, find the .......

Mostly, Maggie wanted to know about the dogs! I told her to settle down, I'm coming to that. She asked 'dog friendly'? My answer was yes, yes, and more yes' than you can count. On the Monterey Wharf we saw dogs everywhere in all sizes. It wasn't unusual to see visitors coming up to other visitors to pet their dogs. 

 Mykah getting some lovin'

Choco chillin'

No worries about the four pawed dogs being thirsty. All this cutie Choco had to do was walk up to any shop on the wharf and get a drink. We saw bowls of water on the ground for dogs everywhere. Offer a guest a drink of water, how much more welcoming can you get? Maggie's all smiles. Her twig is packed and she's ready to go take a cool, refreshing drink on the Monterey Wharf.

As Close As Hands And Feet

Maggie's pawsability thought for the day:

Brothers and sisters are as close as hands and feet.

Vietnamese Proverb

Samson-Maggie's brother

 Miles apart, Maggie's brother Samson carries on as if he's right here with her. Just like Maggie he's passionate about his tennis balls. His squeaky ball is blue while Maggie's is red. He has a pet too. A kitty cat. Maggie has turtles & parakeets. Maggie might watch her turtles and silently communicate, but just like a boy Samson likes a tumble or too. I can hear him saying as only a brother could "Here kitty kitty." 

Samson & kitty

I know how it goes growing up with a brother. I have memories of being a human pretzel while my brother tried his new wrestle holds on me. Like a loving sister I gave my permission. If things got rough I'd call "MOM-DAD".... but, I wanted to be like my brother; athletic, strong and fearless. My brother taught me things only a brother can teach a sister. I thought him things only a sister can teach a brother. I envision if Maggie and Samson lived close by it might be English Springer Spaniel mania a muck  Enthusiasm meets enthusiasm. Maybe someday these two will play together. For now, Samson & Maggie are connected across the miles by the written word and photos. It's the same for my brother and me, like hands and feet we are as close as can be-miles apart.  

Samson-blue squeaky ball

I think Maggie (like me) as a youngster would probably get her brother to do something 1st, then if the coast was clear-she'd try it. he he 

Hey Mama! Happy Mother's Day!

Maggie's pawsability thought for the day:

"If you have a mom, there is nowhere you are likely to go 

 where a prayer has not already been."

Robert Brault

Proudly wearing Semper Fi for her child

(Stanford Pow Wow)

  In my opinion, a mother never forgets, nor stops worrying, nor stops wondering if their children are OK-no matter how old they are or where they are in the world. Our hearts and prayers are always with our children....

Semper Fi 

(Stanford Pow Wow)

The unexpected reward of motherhood is when a child Thanks You for being their mama, mom, or mother. I say Thanks to my girl Christy for sending me this song across the miles. It's perfect! Happy Mother's Day to all the moms!

PLAY: Hey Mama by Kanye West

Maggie puppy