I was just about to get up from reading a novel on the lounge when Koko jumped up and settled herself onto me. I know the rules, and have been stuck here for almost an hour because I can't bear to disturb her perfect hound contentment. Although this predicament I find myself in has delayed me getting other things done, I have quietly revelled in the warmth of her body, the steady regularity of her breathing, and the gratitude for moments like these. As I type this she is dream-twitching, doing who-knows-what in her dreamscape. I had determined that once I finished posting this up I would steel myself and slide out from under her as gently as possible and get on with making her dinner, but now she has just sighed a big dream sigh as well... how can I interrupt that! Keep an eye out, I may post a 'Send Help, I'm Still Trapped' message if this situation doesn't change soon. 😉

I’ve been away for a little over a week watching a friend’s menagerie (dogs, chickens, Hedwig the pied crow, a couple snakes). As soon as I started my drive home my husband sent me this photo. With a note that said she didn’t do any window sitting this week until today.

My soul dog will be 14 in a few weeks. Simple joys. Walking is a little tough, and she’s always loved car rides.

We were all very happy to be outside and have the warm sun back