Howls of laughter

About a week ago Ben and I were just arriving home when we both heard howling. Now, although there are tons of dogs in the neighborhood, we were convinced that it was a coyote and quickly high-tailed it inside.

When Jay arrived home, I told him all about the howling and what we believed it to be. He told me that I was crazy and then went about his business. When he came upstairs for bed, he told me that he had received an email from neighbors of ours and that they had actually caught the coyote on film. The above is the pic he gave me.... I am still chuckling!

45 years!!!!!

Dick Purtan is a name that all metro Detroiters know. He has been on the air for 45 years. I use to be a listener but other venues peeked my interest. But, this morning when I heard that today was his last day, I felt a bit nostaligic and sad. It is definitely the end of an era. Good luck, Mr. Purtan. I look forward to reading your book!

Lost...

So... in my rush to stay on top of the world and get Ben out the door early for play practice, I forgot my cell phone. I feel incomplete and somewhat lost without it.... See you in a few hours dear friend.

Fish tales

So... it was not the nicest day outside yesterday but Ben and his bud Jake really wanted to hang outside. They went to gather some of the other neighborhood kids but when no one could join them, they decided to walk up to the park just the two of them. On their way, they walked by our pond that sits behind our house and saw something, something that they just had to share with me!

Ben came rushing in screaming my name and inisists that I must come and see something. I went outside and saw Jake holding this branch and at the end of it was a gross, smelly very dead sunfish. I asked them how they managed to capture such a fine specimen of aquatic life. Their answer was that they saw this extremely dead fish laying in the shallow grasses of the pond and they just had to get it. They used a fallen branch and picked him up and brought him right up to show me. Anyone care for fish for dinner???

Spring is in the air...

Wild horses could not keep Ben inside today. At 50 degrees he was ready to take off his jacket, which I wouldn't let him, and go off with the guys. However, his great buddy and longtime friend wasn't really interested in tossing the football around with Ben. He was with another guy friend and they were hanging with 2 young ladies. I think puppy love is in the air as well....

Kayla

Dearest Kayla:

I can not believe that I am writing this to you now. It seems too soon. But, it is what it is. I remember going with your family to pick you out. You were the puppy who loved our little guy, Ben. We all knew you were the one for this family.

The years went by. Your human daddy did a great job training you. I dare say you were better trained then our canine family members. You were polite and did not beg or grab scraps from the table. You came when called and you were quite a sight to see when you were off running, a beast of great beauty and agility.

I loved petting you. Your fur was so soft to touch. I loved your hugs on those just because moments. I loved the way you would run out to our car when we came a-call'in. It was your special way of saying "Hi! Glad you came to visit me! Can you come out and play?"

I was miss you, dear friend. No, you were never my dog, but you were a part of my extended family. You spent time in my home and tolerating Maxi, Mickey and later Coco. I loved you too.

Ten years seems a little too soon for your passing. I thought you had a few more years to go but I am really glad that it was quick. Your family is missing you so much and I know next time I come to your house, it will hit me again that you are no longer with us.

So goodbye. I am glad when your time came you didn't suffer much. Say hello to Maxi and Belle. I'm sure you are already united with them running into the wind and having a grand old time. Peace....