It’s been a busy week. As you know, I was deputized to keep an eye on The Farm. That means I make my rounds to check on everything. I had a real thrill that I’ll tell you about at the end. But first I’d like for you to meet my Ladies-in-Waiting… Grandma says I never…
27 My Little Darling
Grandma said we came to the farm to ride out the coronavirus crisis. Seeing my mother Toto was a big plus. But the best thing… I mean, THE BEST THING, is that I found the love of my life. Her name is Jackie. She looks a little rough around the edges, but I only see…
26 Running With the Big Dogs
You better put your seatbelt on as you read this. There’s a lot of action because of, well, … Border Collies! Farmer Allen starts the day by running his dogs as he checks on the farm. Six dogs help Farmer Allen with farm work: Clem, Deacon, Fancy (she’s a girl), Creed, Solo (another girl!), and…
25 Going Home to Mother
Grandma and I have moved around a lot since I joined up with her. I like being in one place, so when I saw her loading boxes in the car, I asked, “Why do we have to leave?” “God moves His people and dogs around to where He wants them to be safe and work…
24 That’s How We Roll
“Petey, there’s always SOMETHING with you,” Grandma shook her head. This remark came after our walk a recent sunny afternoon. She had lost sight of me as we were hiking up a hill. Then I showed up. “Petey, you’re pants are falling off. Come here and let me fix your sweater.” I insisted, “I like…
23 Dog Eared
Grandma was going through some photos and started laughing. “What’s so funny?” I asked. Her giggles awakened me from a dream about chasing gophers. “I’m becoming aware of how my perspective has changed since you entered my life,” she answered. “Perspective?” “Perspective. How a person views things. Come take a look…” She lifted me to…
22 Housesitters pt. 2
In Episode 21, I shared about how I’m in charge of the Security Department of our housesitting team. I’m also the Entertainment Committee chairperson for the animals Grandma and I take care of. Before I came along, Grandma would housesit and the dog would mope around, telling her, “You’re not my mother!” It would hurt…
21 The Housesitters pt. 1
Grandma and I get housesitting gigs which some may think is boring, but its not. She makes sure all the pets are fed and loved on. I am the entertainment committee and protector of whatever I claim as my domain. This is usually the universe. Last week, as we took care of a pet bird,…
20 Angel Flight
“For He will give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways.” Ps. 91:11. The angels came and took Grandma away… But no worries. They brought her back later that afternoon. Many of you know Grandma is recovering from a brain injury. She’s doing so much better, but still has problems…
19 Cookie Time!
Grandma makes exploring and playing in the wild places extra, extra fun. She told me she’s an old Girl Scout who first learned about the outdoors on a camping trip as a junior Scout. Her troop met other girls atop Sugarloaf Mountain in Maryland. An unexpected snowfall trapped them up there for an extra day….