October 2023

October 2, 2023

Gracie sporting her new green collar!

October 6, 2023

October 15, 2023

Unlike when Gracie was a puppy, she no longer tries to engage in activity with every dog she encounters. She’s become much more selective of her canine pals. But Piper, arguably, has been – and continues to be – Gracie’s BFF (best friend forever). Piper is the same age as Gracie. She is a friendly, adorable labradoodle. Piper’s owners, John and Dee Dee, are a charming, elderly couple. Piper and family live within walking distance to Teegarden Park.

We frequently find Piper in the park on the weekends. When Gracie spots Piper, she’ll make a beeline across the field to play with her and greet John and/or Dee Dee. The dogs run and wrestle and romp until both flop on the ground, exhausted. After a few minutes, they’ll jump up and run and wrestle and romp some more. Today was no exception!

This morning, John, Dee Dee, and Piper needed to leave the park before Gracie and me. Gracie seemed sad to see them go. As they exited the park, Gracie sat in the field and watched them for many minutes until they disappeared from her sight. And then she remained there even longer. I think when she finally convinced herself they weren’t coming back, she turned and ran to me.

October 22, 2023

October 26, 2023

Frisbee fun!

October 29, 2023

When time allows, I like settling in a chair to read a good book. But almost inevitably, as I begin to get comfortable – and have read no more than a few paragraphs – Gracie will run up to me, drop a toy in my lap, sit down and stare directly at me. If I “pretend” not to see her and keep on reading, she will bark until I engage in play with her.

Needless to say, my reading time has been severely curtailed by my spoiled noodle!