31 days: laptops and labradors

Thirty one days of blogging has been quite an undertaking! Apparently it was too much excitement for my laptop. The screen is sending out a blinking morse code distress signal. Sigh.

I have enjoyed sharing our home relocation experiences with you this month. I have loved your comments and insight and encouragement. Thank you!

It dawned on us not too long ago that our dog, maggie, has been with our family in all five of the houses we have lived in.

Here is what maggie has taught us along the way.

*A dog considers home to be wherever the pack that it loves lives.

*A comfy bed is essential.

*Do not mess with meal times and eat snacks whenever they are offered.

*Eat snacks when they are not offered, too...if you can get away with it.

*Age gracefully.

*Surround yourself with the people that love you, and they will forgive you for those times when you are not aging gracefully.

*Sit in the sunshine, listen to the birds, and enjoy the fresh air.

*Have a little fun every day.

*Squirrels are always the enemy.

*Arthritis stinks.

*Naps are always a good idea.

*Give a little love all day, and it will come back to you.

*Surprise people with your sassiness.

Thanks for visiting the café!