Wednesday 6 March 2013

The Inner Puppy.

Greetings, yes it's me, Penny the Jack Russell dog and modest internet superstar.  Thought it's about time I did a pawsting, sorry, posting.  Let my human, Gary, yes the human I so kindly allow to live with me, take a break. The old fellow is exhausted.

He did ask me to hold off for a couple of days before I pawblished, sorry, published a posting.  I know he was hoping that a number of people might read his posting.  Let them see that through adversity, we can find inspiration.  Yes, he sought out his inner child and during such recent times of torment, I sensed that peace was beginning to embrace him in new and magical ways.

And during those times of torment, of his lingering doubt, I've been here for him, comforting him, making him realise that all will be okay.

A little while ago, he did something rather unusual, he went out the front door.  "Where are you going, Gary?"  "To the hospital", he replied.  And the next day and the day after that, I asked him the same question and got the same reply.  On the fourth straight day of him going out I said, "Let me guess, you're going to the hospital?"  "Not this time, Penny.  I've got to go to a medical assessment where I have to prove I've not been very well."  I found that most odd.

The weekend started and I noted he was tired and confused.  "Gary?"  "Yes Penny?"  "Gary, I have sensed, very deeply, that the last two months have been a huge challenge to your resilient spirit.  I am an adult dog and yet, my dear human, I rejoice in the purity that is my inner puppy.  Relax Gary, tune into your inner child and let the pure goodness immerse your environment.  You are going to be fine.  You love me and I love you."

I saw the solitary tear flow down his cheek.  A tear, of relief, of reflection, of hope, of happier times to come.  He looked at me and said, "Penny, beautiful Penny, indeed there are times when it seems that negative forces, be it external, internal, or a combination of both, tried to mess up my life.  I'm learning the lessons.  Lessons that teach me that through adversity, I gather strength, determination, inspiration.  As you embrace your inner puppy, spread joy to me, to all who are blessed to know you, Penny I have the wisdom to defy my inner critic and embrace my inner child."

"Penny, when it's dark and rainy, I do not merely see droplets of water on the window.  The raindrops, illuminated by the street lamp, become stars and the street lamp, a galaxy.  I can see the positive in what can seem the most negative of moments.  Thank you, Penny."
Here I am as a puppy.  Held lovingly in the arms of my brother, Tristan.  He was but twelve years old in the photo.  Me, a couple of months old.  Now he is twenty four and we have been together for half his life.  I am still that puppy.  The inner puppy exudes so much non-judgemental, unconditional love.  Tristan, my brother, Gary, my dad, know that their inner child will get them through the toughest of times.

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  1. Wonderful uplifting post and loved the photo.
    Take care.
    Yvonne.

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    1. Hi Yvonne,

      Thank you very much for that, my human friend.

      Pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses,

      Penny xx

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  2. Dogs are so wise! Good advice, Penny. And hopefully Gary will find his inner puppy again.

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    1. Hi Alex,

      You are wise knowing that dogs are wise. I think Gary might have found his inner puppy. I took him for a walk and all he wanted to do was chase his tail! Arf! Arf!

      Pawsitive wishes, my human friend,

      Penny :)

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  3. Penny I have no doubt that Gary knows just how lucky he is to have you in his life. I'm sure he must be a real chore to deal with at times. You better keep hmi on a tight leash :)

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    1. Hi Optimistic Existentialist,

      I don't know what the heck an existentialist is. Is it something to do with hair extensions? My human hopes you like the leash he sent over to you in the good ol' US of A. He tells me you're into wearing a leash :)

      Pawsitive wishes, my human friend,

      Penny :)

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  4. Penny, you are a good friend. We can't lose that inner child. That child still sees hope and excitement.

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    1. Hi L. Diane Wolfe,

      A good friend, indeed. You humans must stay in tune with your inner child as we dogs stay in tune with our inner puppy :) Thank you, my human friend.

      Pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses,

      Penny xx

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  5. Woof woof from one dog to another - see avatar. As dogs we love our owners. We give them unconditional love and hugs through the best and worse of times, not to mention our loyalty. Penny you're a good dog to be so supportive of Gary.

    Gary, I'm so glad to see you are upbeat and more relaxed despite what you've been through. Top yourself up mate, enjoy every good day and be prepared for tomorrow so to speak. I don't say this to be negative at all, but the armour we put on today will protect us tomorrow. A big WOOF to Penny.

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    1. Hi Rum-Punch Drunk,

      Arf! Arf! to you, my fellow dog. I saw 'avatar'. Bunch of weird creatures with blue skin. Or was that the Smurfs? Oh yes, we dogs can teach humans lessons about unconditional love. If they were more like us, this world would be a more peaceful place.

      Gary does his best to be upbeat and relaxed, even through the most adverse of times. And like us dogs, he does try to think of tomorrow with realistic positive anticipation. His 'armour', to some degree, is him looking at life from a humorous sense. Although, it's not armour as such, but a very much a part of who he is. Thank you, my doggy friend.

      Pawsitive wishes,

      Penny :)

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  6. Penny, thank you for being there with Gary. Being there in the warm and loving flesh, supporting him through the dark days and sharing in the good ones. We, who also love him, are grateful that you support him in ways we cannot. And I am not certain that he would appreciate many of us licking his face and hands and wagging our rumps at him.

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    1. Hi The Elephant's Child,

      I'm happy to be here for him. The old dude needs some comfort and I provide him with love, concern and deeply philosophical chats.

      I just let Gary read this comment and he told me he's had a strange visualisation of tongues and bums. That didn't sound right :)

      Thank you for your interesting thoughts.

      Pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses,

      Penny xx

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  7. Beautiful Penny!! You are doing a grand job helping Gary and Tristan believe and listen to their inner puppies! They need your strength and wisdom now more so than ever. You are truly a sparkling shiny bright star! Take care
    x

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    1. Hi Old Kitty,

      Beautiful Old Kitty! I thank you and I'm making Gary and Tristan understand that as I focus on the wonders of my inner puppy, they must focus on the wonders of their inner child.

      Sparkly, shiny, starry thoughts to you.

      Pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses,

      Penny xx

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  8. Penny, I adore you! Thank you for caring for Gary and keeping him inspired. It's such a comfort knowing you're there for him. God bless, my dear puppy. I agree with Elephant, lick away, because obviously us humans can't.

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    1. Hi Joylene,

      And, my human friend, I adore you! I do my best to keep him inspired. Even tried teaching him a few simple tricks. He's become very good at shaking a hand. I shall go and slobber over his face. Yeah, that's what I'll do....

      Pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses,

      Penny xx

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  9. Good advice indeed, glad you can take over the feed. That inner pup drinks from wisedoms cup.

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    1. Hi Pat Hatt,

      My human has told me that your the human who likes to rhyme.
      I guess that aint no crime. I know you pay heed and your mind, you will feed, the wonders so mild, of the inner child.

      Pawsitive wishes and go wash the dishes,

      Penny :)

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  10. Great advice from Penny our internet superstar. Thank you for looking out for our human friend, Gary.

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    1. Hi Suzanne Furness,

      Thank you very much, my dear human friend. I shall continue to look out for Gary. You have my barking word :)

      Pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses,

      Penny xx

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  11. A simple truth from Penny the Wonder Dog...love conquers all....hope climbs the highest mountain....faith (in whatever you choose to believe in) carries you through. And so we have these three...faith, hope and love.....but the greatest of all is love. (Hmmm....I may have paraphrased that from somewhere lol)

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    1. Hi Delores,

      Yes, a simple truth from a wise dog. True love knows no boundaries. Yes, your statement regarding faith, hope and love. Faith, hope, love and doggy treats! Arf! Arf!

      Pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses,

      Penny xx

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  12. Very good advice indeed, Penny. And oh my, what a delicious little puppy you were - and of course, still are!

    And may the inner child surface again in your dear dad :)

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    1. Hi Wendy,

      Gidday, my human friend :) I'm glad you think it's very good advice. Once a puppy, always a puppy.

      Gary focuses on his inner child as I focus on my inner puppy. And dear Wendy, our thoughts are with you. Peace be with you.

      Pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses,

      Penny xx

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  13. Nothing like a little puppy-powered wisdom to put things in proper perspective. Penny, perpetually caring for the human known as Gary. What would he do without you, Penny?

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    1. Hi Jeff,

      Ah yes, puppy power and a proper 'pawspective' :) The old dude would be lost without my pawsitive pawspective pawhaps....

      Thank you, my human friend.

      Pawsitive wishes,

      Penny :)

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  14. I always love to read your posts, for the humor, but also for your wonderful wisdom and sensitivity. You have a gift and so does Penny. Here is too all our inner children and inner puppies that know how to love, laugh, and play. My inner child just said "Totally Cool". tee hee

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    1. Hi Suzanne Bean,

      You are most kind and flattering. Thank you. I have been trying to teach Gary how to write as well as I do. It's a slow process, but he's getting better at it. Arf! Arf! :) Well said, my dear human friend. May the joy, the innocence of the inner children dance with the spirit of the inner puppies. Your inner child is well cool, eh!

      Pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses,

      Penny xx

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  15. Such a wise Penny. Having a friend to get us through the rough spots in life and bringing out our inner child is such a gift. How lucky you both are to have found each other.

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    1. Hi Arleen,

      You are most kind, my dear human friend. We can rejoice in the wonders of the inner child and the inner puppy. What a wonderful world this could be. I am blessed to know Gary as he is of me. Thank you, Arleen.

      Pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses,

      Penny xx

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    1. Hi Caren,

      Apuppy....:)

      Pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses,

      Penny xx

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  17. Is Gary alright? Did everything go fine with his tests. My husband and me do not need to know the details, but I do hope that Gary is in the best of health.
    You are a fine dog - - . Like they say, a terrific friend.

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    1. Hi Munir,

      My human, Gary, is just fine, thank you. His tests came back all clear. He did a posting about it titled, "Green Lights".
      We both thank you and your husband for your well wishes.

      Pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses,

      Penny xx

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  18. Dogs are so wise. They live so entirely in the moment. If Penny can help you access your inner joy that is a lovely thing:)

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    1. Hi Robin,

      I thank you so much, my dear human friend. Indeed, I live in a wondrous now, full of hope and magic. Gary, with my help and comfort, has reconnected with his inner joy, his inner child :)

      Pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses,

      Penny xx

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  19. Love the part about the raindrop...that is so cool! Thanks:)

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    1. Hi M.J.,

      I was impressed by my human's statement about the raindrop. Quite clever of him :) Thank you.

      Pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses,

      Penny xx

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  20. Penny, you're sweetheart.

    Hugs and chocolate,
    Shelly

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    1. Hi Shelly,

      My dear human friend, thank you and you're sweetheart also.

      Pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses,

      Penny xx

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  21. Woof Penny,
    Tiz I, Cody, Montana girl cow dog. You are so wise to take care of Gary human and teach him about puppyness when he forgets. Also remember who puts the food in your dish. I heard by way of listening on the humans that we, dogs are the only animal that plays in old age. Well, who is old, though? The cat likes to bat around a twisty a little but I could chase a ball all day. I bet you take Gary out for walks in your big city. I bet he likes that. I've never been to a big city, in fact, I've never been anywhere. I take Manzanita human for a walk every day and sometimes I have to nudge her to get her out of the house but then we have fun.
    So take good care of Gary and play with him when he feels a little blue. Nudge him a little, too, like I do my human.
    Have fun in your big city, you lucky dog.
    From Cody, champion frizbee dog

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    1. Hi Cody!

      Always a delight to get a comment from a fellow dog. And all the way from "Big Sky Country"! You are a lucky dog in the land of the shining mountains. Actually, I put the food in my human's dish. Can you believe that...Us dogs, even when we are tired, can magically wake up when it's time to play, or take our humans for a walk.

      We live in a small town and we are only a five minute walk from the English countryside. You keep taking your human, Manzanita out for walks. Good for the both of you. I know you will take care of your human. I shall nudge Gary, breath on him with the finest of doggy breath. He loves that! :)

      You have fun, you frizbee champion dog!

      Pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses to you and your human,

      Penny xx

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    2. LOL Manzi!! I mean Cody!! Montana Girl Cow Dog.... You almost made me pee my pants. I'm not old, but my bladder ain't what it used to be.... Don't make me laugh.

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    3. Hello My Journey With Candida,

      Very good of you to note Manzanita's comment. Thanks for that. Just a bit curious, did you read this posting by me, yes me, Penny the Jack Russell dog and modest internet superstar!? It would of been polite to have acknowledged the posting on here. You have hurt my doggy feelings.

      Pawsitive wishes,

      Penny :)

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  22. We all should be so lucky as to have a friend like you, Penny. Please relay to your friend Gary, my best wishes!

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    1. Hi Mark,

      Thank you and wouldn't it be nice if we all had loving friends who displayed the unconditional love that us animals share with humanity. I have passed on your best wishes to my human, Gary. He thanks you and we both pass on peaceful thoughts to you.

      Pawsitive wishes,

      Penny :)

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  23. Penny is one smart pup. She must've had better teachers than any of our pets ever did. She knows how to pick you up when things are "ruff", and you know how to, um "pick up" after her...

    I'm so glad things are looking up for you. Give that inner child of yours a hug.

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    1. Hi Susan,

      Thank you for thinking I'm one smart pup. I was born with wisdom and I actually try to teach my human about the pawsitive possibilities on offer. Indeed, when you take the "ruff" with the smooth, you find the groove. Now where did I leave Gary's 'poop bag'?

      Gary appreciates your kind thoughts. He's hugging his inner child. He knows you do the same and so do I.

      Pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses,

      Penny xx

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  24. Penny, I must say you've aged very gracefully! Cute photo of Tristan too! Thanks for sharing your wisdom with us, and for taking such good care of your boys.

    Julie

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    1. Hi Julie,

      Why thank you, dear human friend. I've been told I'm still quite the catch :) And my brother, he was cute then and he's cute now. Your words are greatly appreciated. I shall continue to take good care of my brother and my dad :)

      Pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses,

      Penny xx

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  25. Good Girl Penny. I knew you would be there for Gary. That is just what us pups do......

    Bert

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    1. Hi Bert,

      Good Boy, Bert! :) Like I'm here for my humans, I know you're there for Vickie and all who are blessed to know you.

      Pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses,

      Penny xx

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  26. That is a beautiful post. Thank dog for our pets!

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    1. Hi Anonymous,

      I thank you for the compliment. Thank dog for us dogs, cherished family members. Be well, my friend.

      Pawsitive wishes, your way,

      Penny :)

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  27. Hi Gary .. animals always feel for us don't they ... they seem to have that innate awareness ... and know just what to do ... to be there for you - thank goodness Penny - you do a wonderful job keeping us all happy and informed of these trying hospital visitations and appointments around health ... letting us know Gary has been happier, but that he can cope with these challenging times ...all will be well - there's a reason for everything ... lessons learnt along the way ..

    With many thoughts and bearing in mind the weather .. it looks like another weekend to curl up by the fire, read a good book, wrap up well to get out and smell the fresh air and stretch those legs a little .. but mostly curl up with chocolate and marshmallows with Penny by your side ... cheers Hilary

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    1. Hi Hilary,

      Indeed, my dear human friend, we animals have this highly tuned sensitivity to your emotions. I keep Gary and Tristan comforted through some very difficult times and happy times. I take over this site to keep people and other animals informed of what's going on. Besides, it give Gary a break from his writing attempts.

      It's raining in Leek. It does seem to be a weekend of snuggling up and staying warm. If Gary is good, I shall make him a drink of hot chocolate with marshmallows. Thank you, Hilary.

      Pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses,

      Penny xx

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  28. So glad you are there for Gary. Hugs to you wise and loving Penny. (:

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    1. Hi Elise,

      Thank you and I shall be here to comfort my dad and my brother, Tristan. Big hugs to you, my dear human friend :)

      Pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses,

      Penny xx

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  29. We have to keep our humans going through the tough times, Penny. It's what we do best, love Indy xx

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    1. Hi Indy,

      Bless you, Indy. I know how much love you give your humans and they give you. You are a very brave dog, Indy and I love you.

      Pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses,

      Penny xx

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  30. Penney, it's me, Beau. Lately mom and dad have been disappearing and having things called "tests". Then mom sits real quiet and has this $%## laptop on her lap like it's part of her problem. But I get real quiet too and get somewhere in the room so I can stare at her. She's my pack leader and we've got to take care of the leader. Dad thinks he's ALPHA. HA!

    Last night I could sense something different in the emotions of the house and mom got on the floor with me. Now I feel better. All is right in my world for some reason.

    We DO feel, because we WATCH, and listen, and check the air for random emotions.

    We have a hard job to do.

    By the way.....I'm younger than you. na na na na na naaaaaa

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    1. Hey Beau!

      I've been practising speaking like your humans speak. How y'all doin'? Have a nice day, y'all! Beau, lovely Beau, my name is Penny. Unless you're getting me confused with that there shop, "J.C. Penney". Ah yes, those tests your humans have been having. I reckon all is going to be okay and the tooth will come out in the end.

      I bet you had fun with your "mum" on the floor. Beau, if I typed, "mom", my spell check gets all confused :) Did you share your doggy breath with her, I wonder...

      We sure are sensitive to the emotional vibrations of our humans and we do our best to comfort them.

      By the way, Beau, I have over 40 pages on Google making reference to me, yes me, Penny the Jack Russell dog and modest internet superstar! Arf! Arf!

      Pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses,

      Penny xx

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  31. Dang it penny...you're suppose to lick your masters face till he smiles!! At least you were there...did you nuzzle him with comfort??

    Please tell gary thatfiyouwritewithoutbreathingthenyourrunonsentencescanactuallyrunintoanother! Imagine that!

    I'll save you the comment space for replying...best comment ever, tammy!

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    1. Hi Tammy,

      Ah yes, it be Tammy, the human that brings joy to millions on her blog site. An honour (honor) to have you grace this site with your eagerly anticipated comment.

      MethinksyoufindmuchpleasurewritingrunonsentencesandbreathingissomethingthatyouforgetaboutandthinkthatyoursentencewouldmakeStephenKingproud!

      Best comment ever, tammy! By you!

      Pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses,

      Penny xx

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  32. What a cute little puppy you were, Penny!

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    1. Hi Annalisa,

      Why thank you for that, Annalisa.

      Pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses,

      Penny xx

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  33. When you have a minute read the Kipling poem POWER OF THE DOG
    I would be interested what you make of it

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    1. Hi John Gray,

      Sure thing, my human friend. First of all, a little bit of trivia for you. My human takes me for walks to Rudyard Lake, a distance of about two miles from here. Rudyard was named after the lake because his parents loved the location so much. In so far as his poem, "Buy a pup and your money will buy
      Love unflinching that cannot lie--
      Perfect passion and worship fed
      By a kick in the ribs or a pat on the head.
      Nevertheless it is hardly fair
      To risk your heart to a dog to tear..."

      A human who truly loves and understands us, knows that we do not tear the heart, but strengthen the heart. When we leave, our humans cry, tears of loss, of sadness, of joy. And those who understand us, can learn the lessons we share. I was not impressed by Kipling's poem. I hoped you considered my posting some food for thought, my human friend.

      Pawsitive wishes,

      Penny


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    2. An interesting perspective penny
      I agree with his ' review' of grief though...... Been there too many times I am afraid

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    3. Hi John,

      Or 'pawspective', even...Grief is something we try to work through. My human tells me that can be most difficult. As you will know, grief can come in many forms.

      Be well, human.

      Penny

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  34. Penny is pawsitively pawerful in his pawesome wisdom.

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    1. Hi Susan Kane,

      Why, thank you, my dear human friend. Pawsitively pawesome pawfection pawhaps :)

      Pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses,

      Penny xx

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  35. Hi Y'all!
    Oh sweet Penny, that is a beautiful post! Your Human is so lucky to have a beautiful, loving and understanding pawed one like you.
    Y'all come back now,
    Hawk aka BrownDog

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    1. Hi Hawk,

      That is very kind of you to say, Hawk :) He is lucky as your humans are lucky to have y'all.
      Don't worry, I shall come back here.

      Pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses,

      Penny xx

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  36. Ah Penny, I'm glad you're taking such good care of Gary. He's much loved by the people he visits and shares his charm and inner joy to. There is no love like puppy love. (And Penny, if you're single and like a younger man, I have my buddy Grizzly...he's a handsome young Blue Tick Beagle and he too gives the best hugs paws can deliver!)

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    1. Hi Elizabeth,

      I sure do my best to take care of him, my kind human friend. I know he tries to visit a lot of blogs and leave a thoughtful, sometimes bordering on silly comment. And they call it puppy love.. I'm currently between relationships. Perhaps Grizzly and I could exchange virtual hugs and go from there :) I hope he realises that I have to watch out for the dreaded 'puparazzi' who always um hound me! :)

      Pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses, to you and Grizzly,

      Penny xx

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  37. Aw, I'm glad Gary has you, Penny, and that you have him. I'm pawsitive you can help him heal (not heel!)

    Shannon at The Warrior Muse

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    1. Hi Shannon,

      Thank you and me and the old dude, has a good understanding. My 'heels' have 'soles' and yep, they are "Hush Puppies".

      Heck, I shall help him heal. The other type of heel, we are having little success in training the old dude.

      Pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses,

      Penny xx

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  38. Aw beautiful. "You are going to be fine. You love me and I love you." - yes Penny, and sometimes that is all we need. Lardy sends her best and curls her tail in a fashion she tells me is very 'in' at the moment on the Parisian 'dog' - walks and seems to want me to convey this to you for some reason. Give your human a paw on the hand from both of us. x

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    1. Hi Michelle,

      Thank you, dear human. We dogs sure provide you with love and comfort. I'm grateful that Lardy sends her best and that she curls her tail. She hanging out with a French poodle or what..

      Thanks to you, you human and to lovely Lardy. I think my human would like me to breath my bestest doggy breath on him!

      Pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses,

      Penny xx

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  39. This post has me crying, Gary, er, Penny. I know your dad is going through some tough and scary times. Having you in his life must surely be a comfort. We are holding you and your dad in our hearts and hoping everything turns out okay for you all.

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    1. Hi Leslie,

      Awe, Leslie, all is going to be okay with my human. Dad is a pretty tough old dude and I reinforce that positive thinking in him. Your words are treasured, dear lady.

      Pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses to you and Bella,

      Penny xx

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  40. Oh beloved Penny, beautiful Penny please tell your daddy that we love him and we all have out dark dark moments, so he is not alone. We all have to struggle so he is not struggling alone.

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    1. Hi Petronela,

      Thank you, dear human. I shall duly pass on your wishes and he knows that he is not alone. In the 3D world he has me to confide in. And remember, we are all here for each other and we send you comforting, peaceful thoughts.

      Pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses,

      Penny xx

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  41. Ahhh.... Penny. There is nothing like the love of a good dog. Keep up the good work and Gary will come around.

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    1. Hi Are We There Yet!,

      Yes we are here now. Indeed, the non-judgemental, unconditional love is a lesson that humans could learn from. Gary will come around. Which reminds me, should go wake him up :) Thank you for visiting, my friend.

      Pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses,

      Penny xx

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  42. Hi, Penny, I am Jethro, rhymeswithplague's dog. I am Havanese, I am eight years old, and my human tells me I am a handsome dog. I love your writing style and your keen mind and your compassionate soul and especially your curvy canine haunches (even though my human had me neutered, I can still dream, can't I?).

    If you are interested in a long-distance puppy-to-puppy relationship, you can see my picture and read some stuff about me here. If not, I will content myself with what might have been and worship you from afar.

    Love, sniffs, and licks,
    Jethro

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  43. Hi Jethro,

    Actually, it seem's that rhymeswithplague is your human. I know you are a mighty fine looking dog. Yes, I had a quick peek over at you before I come over and leave one of my much loved comments :) Between you and me, Jethro, my writing is superior to anything my silly human can come up with. Thanks for loving my writing style and your somewhat lustful musings about my curvy canine features.

    Being a modest internet superstar, I shall come back over and visit you. We'll see what happens from there. Who knows, we might both be trying to avoid the pesky 'puparazzi'. They always um hound me. Arf! Arf!

    Pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses,

    Penny xx

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I do try to comment back to each commenter individually. However, I might have to shorten my replies or give a group thank you. That way, I can spend more time commenting on your blogs. Thank you and peace, my friend.