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Jane Alexander's avatar

We are not promised tomorrow, so live each day to the fullest. This has been my mantra for living life with its many adventures.

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suzc's avatar

"Life comes at you"; indeed; well said. And don't you just love that our dogs know where we are going and when they are almost there, the lake, the vet, or Home. I had a rough day yesterday too so this choked me up a bit. So I hugged a dog and thanked him for living with me even though I don't have a lake he would love to swim in. Maybe I'll get a kiddie pool.

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J. F. Riordan's avatar

I hope today is a better day for you.

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suzc's avatar

Thank you. It will be.

I'm now enjoying the memory of the scent of new mown hay, newly cut grass, pine trees after rain, and sweet sweet puppy breath!

Sigh. Thank you.

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Jenny Jordan's avatar

Soon comes the hydraulic press of July. You were right to grab a midsummer's night and stop the hot rush of summer for a moment or two.

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James Smith's avatar

"To everything there is a season." 🙏🐾😊🛞

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Sandra's avatar

Reflective Auggie.

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Nila Vehar's avatar

Eli and Auggie splashing in and savoring the lake. You and Charlie taking moments to reflect and enjoy the day. All captured in this beautiful essay. Life is often too fleeting. Spectacular photo of Auggie.

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Steve Eggleston's avatar

Sounds like everybody needed that trip.

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J. F. Riordan's avatar

We did!

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Cynthia's avatar

Thank you for mentioning the gentleman with the gentle smile and heart!❤️

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Sue's avatar

"Life comes at you. You need to grab its moments when you can". Truer words have never been said.

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Diana P.'s avatar

Your neighbors know when you’re coming because of Auggie’s joyful barking. Perfect. Glad they got to soak in the cool water.

Today, life will meet us again. 💕

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J. F. Riordan's avatar

Wishing you good luck today.

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Diana P.'s avatar

Thank you; and you … 💕

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Kim Hamblin's avatar

Everything is better after a bob in the water. And as much as your boys love it, that had to make the day stink just a little less. A gin and tonic never hurts either!

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Kim Hamblin's avatar

Hope today is a better day…..

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Gundy Walton's avatar

So beautifully written.

The bucolic hayfields are like a swaying carpet all day long. As a child in IA I just wanted to run through them.

Auggie has a gentle, handsome profile. 💙

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Trudy's avatar

“Life comes at you. You need to grab its moments when you can.” Thank you for this simple but perfect reminder! Also, you’ve left me wishing I lived somewhere close to a hay field…

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Fran B.'s avatar

Sorry for the loss of an acquaintance, followed by melancholy.

I remember my first gin and tonic, made by my brother at Virginia Beach. What a nice change of pace from Rolling Rock and PBR.

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J. F. Riordan's avatar

No doubt!

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Constanza King's avatar

I hope one be able to experience the a haying season as do beautifully described in your essay!

Thank you!

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J. F. Riordan's avatar

I hope so, too

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