My sweet old man, George, is the happiest dog I know. I haven't shared a picture of him recently, so here's one I took today. Isn't he the handsomest good boy?
George appears to be laughing. Had you just told him a good doggie joke? The secret to life is to handle every situation like a dog: If you can’t play with it, eat it or bury it, just pee on it and walk away.
George has alegria. Spanish. Hard to translate. Hemingway said it was a happiness that nothing could diminish. Happiness in the moment like the impulse to dance without showing off. *Sus ojos brillaban de alegria ... * His eyes sparkle with joy. I'm reminded of Paul Auster's dog story, Timbuktu.
He's such a gentleman, Colette! When our young dog, Poppy, butts in front of him to get to a treat first or to be petted first, he stands back and lets her get away with it. He's still big and strong and could put her in her place, but he won't. He loves her.
He really, really is.
ReplyDeleteHe's gotten so sweet to people (even strangers) in his old age. Mary, you would love him.
DeleteI love his smile. Happy summer, jennifer!
ReplyDeleteI love his smile too! He's my sweetest boy.
DeleteGeorge appears to be laughing. Had you just told him a good doggie joke?
ReplyDeleteThe secret to life is to handle every situation like a dog: If you can’t play with it, eat it or bury it, just pee on it and walk away.
George is almost always happy when the family is all together. He knows the secret of living in the moment and enjoying life!
DeleteOf course he is a good dog with a huge smile. Lucky you. Gigi
ReplyDeleteThank you Gigi!
DeleteGood dogs are like medicine for the soul. I love that photo of George!
ReplyDeleteI don't know what I'd do without George and Poppy (and even a-hole Marco) and all the love and affection they give me.
DeleteWhat a great photo! I bet his heart is as big as his smile 😊❤️
ReplyDeleteIt really is! He loves his family and friends so much. He's a good boy!
DeleteAdorable! What a smile!
ReplyDeleteI'm eagerly awaiting the arrival of your next dog, Steve! You should get a wild little puppy to keep you on your toes in retirement! LOL
DeleteThere's nothing quite like a Pittie smile. :)
ReplyDeleteI know! It's those big block heads and wide grins!
DeleteGeorge has alegria. Spanish. Hard to translate.
ReplyDeleteHemingway said it was a happiness that nothing could diminish.
Happiness in the moment like the impulse to dance without showing off.
*Sus ojos brillaban de alegria ... * His eyes sparkle with joy.
I'm reminded of Paul Auster's dog story, Timbuktu.
This comment is beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with me!
Deletewe love him too! It makes me smile to see him!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad! Thank you!
DeleteIt‘s a great picture of a great dog!
ReplyDeleteHe's really gotten to be so sweet in his older years. It makes my heart ache a little to think he's already 13 years old.
DeleteThat smile is contagious!!
ReplyDeleteYou can't stay in a bad mood around a dog like George!
DeleteHe looks like a total sweetheart!
ReplyDeleteHe's such a gentleman, Colette! When our young dog, Poppy, butts in front of him to get to a treat first or to be petted first, he stands back and lets her get away with it. He's still big and strong and could put her in her place, but he won't. He loves her.
DeleteWhat a great smile!
ReplyDeleteI think so too, Ellen! I'm glad I captured it. Both of my dogs tend to look away immediately if I try to take their picture.
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