Stephenson Family Ties

There was clearly nothing to do but
flop down on the shabby little couch
and howl. So Della did it. Which
instigates the moral reflection that
life is made up of sobs,sniffles, and
smiles, with sniffles predominating.
from: Gift of the Magi
by: O. Henry

Some people dont deserve pets.

Though I know I have been blessed with many, many things, most of which cause me to wonder at my good fortune...
I feel cursed and blighted when it comes to pet ownership.
A heart can break only so many times before it becomes wary and tired.

Doobie is missing AGAIN!!
And it's truly a mystery as to how he escaped this time.

So...
next time you hear me get whimsical about wanting a furry or scaly companion....
STOP ME!!!
REMIND ME!!

Bring me to a full remembrance of what this day feels like.
Refresh my memory--
remind me of when our horse died of colic
or when Baxter died of old age,
or how several sweet dogs met their demise due to unforgiving tire treads.

Im really sad.
Im tired and feeling depressed.
Im worried.
Doobie needs to be warm this time of the year.
I was planning on bringing him indoors tonight.
The temps are too low for my reptile. If I shiver...he REALLY shivers, if tortoises shiver???

Thank heaven Anna and Lynley have Zoey!!