“Did you know that there are over 300 words for love in canine?” – Gabriel Zevin
I know. I’m late. It is Thursday, not Wednesday when I usually post. But we had company last night and had to get a new television set up since the one we had just blew up a couple of days ago. Now, while I can make it fine without a TV (at least, until basketball season) my husband likes his TV time. But really, isn’t book time better? We don’t have those streaming programs out here in the boonies and so no binge watching for us. That’s okay too because as I’ve already said, I prefer binge reading.
Thank you all for joining in the fun of my Caption Game. Your caption suggestions were great once again. I loved all the Grammy captions. The idea that we were doing a cheer was a good one that several of you suggested. I like Connie’s “Joy, Joy Down in My Heart,” too. Another Connie used the Hokey Pokey song. You know where you put one arm in and shake it all about. That song was always such fun to sing when we were at 4-H camp back when I was a kid. I wonder if kids sing that anymore. For sure, as many of you mentioned, my arms were full of love. Your captions kept me smiling.
I don’t think I can top your captions, but I guess I should come up with something. If I want you all to exercise your imaginations, I should do the same. Mine needs a little exercise as I am ready to start down a new story path with a whole new cast of characters. Right now I’m in the hesitating and wondering stage. Hesitating to jump into the story and wondering what adventures and trials my characters are about to have. This is another story set in the Appalachian Mountains.
Oh, but what about that caption? Hmm. How about “Yay! Time to play!”
New Caption Picture
“Live. Laugh. Bark.” – Unknown
One more picture for your captions. Frankie and Marley said it was their turn to be featured. My new dog, Marley, is settling in good here at the farm. He seems right at home and as far as I can tell, isn’t homesick for his former owners, although I’m sure he’d be ready to go with them if they came for him. Marley is becoming a bit more adventuresome and doesn’t listen quite as well as he did when he first came. But he still makes sure he keeps me in sight when we’re walking even if he does take some side sniffing trails. Last week he had to have a bath three days in a row when we came back from our walk because he found something not so nice for me to sniff to roll in. But he’s patient with the baths. More so that Frankie. Thankfully Frankie doesn’t like rolling in cow piles. That’s a trick I don’t want Marley to teach him. There’s plenty of tricks I don’t want Frankie to teach Marley too. They both already know how to dig for moles and chipmunks but as far as I’ve seen so far, Marley doesn’t catch any. Frankie does come up with a mole now and again, but not lately. I think the ground is too hard for him to pounce through the dirt on them. Or maybe he’s distracted by Marley.
So what do you say? What caption would you give this picture of the two?
If you leave a caption here on this post, you’ll get an entry into my book giveaway to have a chance to win your choice of one of my books and a grab bag book by a different author. Deadline to enter is midnight EST September 14, 2019. I’ll pick the winner Sunday and send that person an e-mail message plus say who won on my Sunday night blog post.
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As always, thanks for reading.
Comments 48
Like birds of a feather; us dogs stick together. I also wanted to let you know that I was able to read Healing Hills and absolutely loved it. My mother who is 87 read it first and enjoyed this fabulous read. Thanks for having a gift of writing and sharing with others to enjoy.
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These two have been sticking together for sure, Susan. And I’m so glad you enjoyed my mountain midwife story in These Healing Hills. Fun that your mother liked it too. The two of you can have a mini-book club and discuss the book. I’m sure you probably do that with books you both read. I used to with my mom and now my sisters and I compare books sometimes. Thanks so much for your kind, encouraging words about my writing.
We’re brothers from a different mother
(I love this picture❣️)
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Marji, that’s a fun thought. Sometimes in this world we do have sisters and brothers from different mothers as we find those siblings of the heart. Nobody says dogs can’t do the same. And it is a cute picture. I was glad Frankie didn’t move before I could focus in on them.
How do you like my new toy? He’s soft and furry and ready to play!
He is min e all mine
“Marley,rest up and we will hit the rabbit trail again tomorrow .”
You’re my buddy!
“I wasn’t sure at first Mom, but I guess we can keep him” 🙂 (They look like they belong together and give you twice the doggie love. )
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Frankie was more than ready to keep him, Hope. I had to think about it for a while. Not sure I wanted two dogs in the house, but it’s worked out fine. They do look good together and they do love some petting and lots of walking.
Fur ever friends!
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Love your fun pun caption, Caryl. That’s great. Thanks for stopping by to play my caption game.
Come on Marley wake up,let’s see if we can find some trouble!!!
“Look guys, I have a new friend!” 👍🏻😊👏🏻
That is a beautiful and touching picture! Great looking dogs! It would be fun to have a puzzle made from that picture! 😊
He’s my new best friend, Mom!
Feeling right at home and settled in with Frankie’s potection!
Ecclesiastes 4:9 comes to mind. “Two are better than one…” I’m sure Frankie is happy to have such a friend. 🙂
Love the photos, Ann! And it’s really fun reading all the posts.
You did good Ann , let’s keep him!
No Marley, it’s too hot to go outside now!
You’re the new kid. I call the shots here.
“Wait just a minute, Marley. You need to remember that I am the Alpha Dog. You do not move until I tell you it is time to move!” – Frankie
“Hugs are the best!” 😊 Psalm 101
I’ve got your back!
Can we just rest a minute before we go out and play again? I’m pooped!