i really enjoyed a relaxed game night with
a group of long-time friends
a couple of grandies
and
a few old dogs
just like most of us there
the old dogs
have lived full lives
one is lame
one is deaf
one is blind
all have their challenges
and one thing in common
they love being with the people they love.
—
“old dogs can be a regal sight.
their exuberance settles over the years into a seasoned nobility,
their routines become as locked into yours
as the quietest and kindest of marriages.
-gail caldwell
—
image credit: pinterest.co.uk, steiff dog on wheels, brown and black mohair
I have my glasses on.... 
A truly beautiful observation, Beth. Deeply insightful. Made me smile 🙂
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thank you so much, ryan –
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I’ve met some old dogs, there is something regal about them. And boy don’t they know about love.
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yes, all so true, colleen
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Dogs have an unconditional love that humans will never achieve.
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they absolutely do –
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Their dignity finds my heart every time, Beth.
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it’s hard not to feel it
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Nothing so wonderful as an old dog. Tearing up thinking of my old friends over the years.
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yes, they are certainly special
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I hope your evening with games, grandies and the old dogs was fun. I love my games nights when the boxed games come out and the laughs are free and easy. The old dogs can relax and dream of bones to come, no panic in their hearts as long as you’re safe.
xxx Huge Hugs xxx
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that’s it exactly, david –
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Amen
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how are your dogs doing, roy?
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I enjoyed your words and the quote you selected to go with it.
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thank you so much, russ –
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love so many things about this.
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Thank you so much, Jodi )
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As a dog lover I so get this. As someone getting older I also get it!
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Yes, more than one level here )
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Hi Beth! I’m your follower formerly known as ArtReach. I’ve been away from the bloggersphere for a while. Good to be back reading your posts. I’ve just completed a landscape that includes a beloved old dog. Hope to be posting the piece soon. I guess “great minds/bloggers” do think alike afterall!
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hi, denise. good to see you and yes, you are right )
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Loved this one, Beth….insightful, loving….well stated and oh so very, very true… : >)
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thanks, lucie )
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Game night, friends, family and dogs who love each other!
Yes!
Checking All the boxes!
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All good)
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Yes, all good.
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Even though this post only has a few lines, it makes me recall my old golden days when my dog was with me. I have to admit that I miss him so damn much. Owen, his name, was my tenth birthday gift from my parents. He was husky with white ears, and his short tail was always waving crazily whenever we played around. I used to wake up early and walked him around my neighborhood, then we would have a small morning exercise session in which we ran after each other in the nearest park. At that time, I had no idea about social media platforms, but I think it was the happiest time I have ever had in my life because I had no worries. Just me and my beloved Owen.
Time flew, and he became older. He could barely see anymore, so he had to stay at one place most of the time because he used to fall down the stairs once. I cried like a child when he died because I felt like I lost my best friend. My memories about him rise again when I read your lines. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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you are very welcome
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