My mother has the same wish, to come back as a dog. Of course, that means one of HER dogs, with a bed near the wood stove, or where the sun hits the floor, a pond, two squares a day, plus table dividends, morning and afternoon naps. Zero responsibility except not pooping indoors and maybe meeting the children at the bus stop.
Hi, Perry. I also am feeling old these days. I don't have as good reasons as you do but it is a very dark time for all of us, I think. So I also try to concentrate on what brings me joy.
This weekend Bill and I took our grandson to the Boston Museum of Science. He participated in a contest to build the fastest sled out of very simple parts. And then they were tested on a ramp with timers built in. Very clever.
He improved his sled several times - in ways that I thought 'hmm, that isn't going to help'. But ultimately he build the fastest sled they had that day. Shows what I know !
I have a picture of him with his high score and his sled. Unfortunately I can't seem to be able to share it here.
But I know that it made me feel young(er) to be there with him.
What a great perspective!
My mother has the same wish, to come back as a dog. Of course, that means one of HER dogs, with a bed near the wood stove, or where the sun hits the floor, a pond, two squares a day, plus table dividends, morning and afternoon naps. Zero responsibility except not pooping indoors and maybe meeting the children at the bus stop.
love this Jarvis. Methinks there might be a whole new blog on this topic. :-)
Amen.
Nice. Love your reflections on the state of things.
Hi, Perry. I also am feeling old these days. I don't have as good reasons as you do but it is a very dark time for all of us, I think. So I also try to concentrate on what brings me joy.
This weekend Bill and I took our grandson to the Boston Museum of Science. He participated in a contest to build the fastest sled out of very simple parts. And then they were tested on a ramp with timers built in. Very clever.
He improved his sled several times - in ways that I thought 'hmm, that isn't going to help'. But ultimately he build the fastest sled they had that day. Shows what I know !
I have a picture of him with his high score and his sled. Unfortunately I can't seem to be able to share it here.
But I know that it made me feel young(er) to be there with him.
I hope your plan works for you, too.
Such a great reminder of how to find joy amidst and despite the turbulence 🩷