Gentle Readers . . . and Maxwell,
I haven't been here in a while because I teleported to Fifth Avenue, NYC, and for some reason couldn't find the departure portal in Saks or Tiffany's. No way will I ever teleport to a Waffle House.
Temperatures rose so we needed the air conditioning for a few days. Princess is shedding a bit.
We have flowers on the front steps.
I found this tiny nest when I was trimming some bushes. I sent the photo to Rita. We think it might be a hummingbird's nest.
Working in the yard put some color in my cheeks in place of my usual Casper the friendly ghost pallor.
Princess splashes and rolls around in the pool. Then she runs around the yard in circles. I'm not sure what this routine signifies other than pure enjoyment.
In other news, it turns out Kash Patel goes to work drunk and passes out and Pete Hegseth's Christianity is fake (Did you know the Bible was written by Quentin Tarantino? That guy is multi-talented.). Boy, am I ever shocked by Patel and Hegseth.
NOT
I filled out an application to adopt a particular breed of dog from its rescue group and was told I'd be a perfect fit and could have a dog after I've replaced my deck and part of my fence. I replied that it's going to be quite some time before that happens (can't get people to do the work on the house and deck and cooperation with the neighbor is moving slowly with the fence), and if the dog(s) couldn't come to live here as things are, then I was sorry for taking up their time. As they could see, Princess is happy, healthy, and safe.
I filled out an application to adopt a particular breed of dog from its rescue group and was told I'd be a perfect fit and could have a dog after I've replaced my deck and part of my fence. I replied that it's going to be quite some time before that happens (can't get people to do the work on the house and deck and cooperation with the neighbor is moving slowly with the fence), and if the dog(s) couldn't come to live here as things are, then I was sorry for taking up their time. As they could see, Princess is happy, healthy, and safe.
No further response. Dogs need homes. I'm a perfect fit. But I can't have these dogs in need because my deck and part of my fence look crappy.
I was disappointed and dispirited, but we'll find the dog who is right for us.
Infinities of love,
Janie Junebug
That tiny nest! I would love to have found that! We just had a very small bird come down to our patio for water. It was the blue Grey gnatcatcher! Reading up on it, it said their nests are often mistaken for a hummingbird's! Now, I am not a pompous know it all, I promise! Just sharing what I read! The blue Grey gnatcatcher is a small flutterly kind of bird, grey of course! Shame they wouldn't let you have that dog.
ReplyDeleteThen maybe gnatcatchers built that sweet little nest in the bushes. I'm sure it's from last year, but I put it back where I found it. If gnatcatchers live up to their names, then they have plenty of gnats to catch around here.
DeleteI lived in St Mary's Georgia when I was a teenager. I know what the gnats are like down there! We couldn't wait on the school bus in the mornings, the bus driver came down the road blowing the horn and we would run out to end of the driveway, timing it just right to avoid the bites from insects!
DeleteThe bugs are terrible here. I have several bites on my legs. If I'm going to be out long enough to work in the yard, I cover myself in Avon Skin So Soft bath oil. That keeps the bugs away and makes me slippery.
DeleteRescue folks can get a little over protective, and a little skewed. I'm allowed to say this because I was in rescue for years:) If they knew you better they wouldn't have hesitated. Replacing a deck and fence is a bit much. I trust you'll have better luck with a different rescue. Love the flowers and the hummer's nest.
ReplyDeleteI also checked on the rescue where I adopted Princess. They only have one dog available for adoption and she wouldn't be happy in a home with another dog. I've adopted humane society dogs before and I don't want to do it anymore because they've had so many health and behavioral problems. I'm not up to it.
DeleteThe nest is perfect. We had a pool for our dogs - only one ever used it!
ReplyDeleteI cannot understand how adoption societies can be so high-handed in their demands for a 'perfect' home. Surely they could see that a happy dog already in situ is the best advertisement for a prospective adopter?
The volunteer from the rescue who visited our home told Princess she won the lottery when I adopted her.
DeleteSheesh, your deck and fence have never been "doggy hazards" before!
ReplyDeleteIf they were hazards, Franklin, Penelope, and Princess would have been unhappy dogs.
DeleteAwwww....I love the tiny nest, Janie! I wish you only the best and that you find the dog that is right for you!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda. I know we'll find the right dog to join our family.
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