Walking Along

Fargo and I have resumed walking several times a week. Wish I had the gumption to make it "every day", but some is better than none. Fargo and I have a good time on our walks. There are several homes along our path where Fargo has met the resident dogs, so he is always on the lookout for a friend. The only difficulty we have had for months was a few days ago when a big black lab stopped for a sniff and I offered him one of Fargo's cookies. Grrr, said Fargo. Ooops, I should have known better. Fargo has become very docile, yesterday we were at "Paco's" house and I let Fargo off leash to play with Paco (dalmation, about 1/20th Fargo's size). A beautiful white cat wanted to play with the ball I was tossing and Fargo didn't growl, or "chase" the cat. He did sort of nose it into the bushes though. It has taken two years of training, but Fargo is really docile with other animals. Now, when those animals are in h is own back yard, all bets are off! He sets up a noisy ruckus in the house, then tears outside and chases whatever it is up onto and then over the fence. "That's MY backyard" he seems to say. Wonder what he'd do if a critter took a liking to the hated pool?

This is a beautiful time of year for walking. It isn't too dark yet about supper time, the sun is setting and the air is pleasantly cool, but not cool enough to need a sweater or jacket. When the time changes it will be a bear - too dark in the morning and dark when I get home from work. I hate this time changing back and forth!!! I pop a prescription pain med about a half hour or so before we walk and do ok. Not pain free and not as far as I'd like to go, but I'm going. I absolutely haven't been able to talk myself into a second back surgery at this point and I can't see that changing for awhile. The relief was great - while it lasted. Blast the one side for not fusing and why does that cause an ongoing problem? Grrrr.

I like Dancing With the Stars, but I can't get myself excited about the contestents this season. Of course, I never once voted for anyone, but I still have always had favorites. Maybe in another couple of weeks?? I love the dancing, the costumes are a bit much (or should I say less) at times, but then I'm old. Shucks, I didn't complain about the topless dancers with the tall headpieces in Las Vegas, so I guess skimply dance costumes should be a piece of cake. But....

Sarah made chicken vegetable soup for supper and the dinner bell just sounded. Peace.