I’d Rather Be…

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The earth has music for those who listen. George Santayana

Today I’d rather be a dog.  Our dog Finn to be precise.  His day started with a nice walk followed by breakfast next to the heater.  Late morning meant it was time for a nap in his favorite sun spot then a second trip outside so he could patrol the yard looking for squirrels while carefully listening to the wind. It’s now 2:30 pm and he’s curled up next to Ryan for you guessed it, another nap.

I have paid bills, cleaned the kitchen, driven around town doing errands and am now organizing paperwork for taxes while looking out my window at the very trees in the picture above.  Finn’s favorite place for listening to earth’s music.  Maybe I’ll turn up my office heat and open the window so I can share the song.

Posted as part of the Weekly Photo Challenge:  I’d Rather Be…

16 responses to “I’d Rather Be…”

  1. Carrie Rubin Avatar

    Ah yes, the joy it would be to spend the day like a dog or cat. Well, as long as the pets are well cared for, which I know yours are. Then it would be a heavenly day!

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    1. Lisa Avatar

      A heavenly day indeed, Carrie! He’s still napping. 😉

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  2. Oh, the Places We See Avatar

    We all do worse than being a dog, especially one who is loved and pampered.

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    1. Lisa Avatar

      I agree, Rusha. 🙂

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  3. D'Arcy H Avatar

    Ah, the good life!

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    1. Lisa Avatar

      Yes!

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  4. sustainabilitea Avatar

    Sounds good to me, Lisa. 🙂

    janet

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    1. Lisa Avatar

      Me too, Janet!

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  5. Debra Avatar

    We work hard to give our dogs a good life, don’t we, Lisa? 🙂 Beautiful view…for the both of you!

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    1. Lisa Avatar

      Yes we do, Debra. ❤️🐾. Thanks for the nice comments!

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  7. Jim Stewart Avatar

    There may not be a better life than that of a dog in a home where his people love him.

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    1. Lisa Avatar

      You’re right, Jim. And I believe their contentment spreads to the family leaving everyone in a better place.

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  8. Jim Stewart Avatar

    Absolutely. Rudyard Kipling’s “The Power of a Dog” illuminates the relationship very well.

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    1. Lisa Avatar

      Nice, I’ll be sure to read soon.

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