(photo credit: A Allen Photography)
Finally. I have been having a standoff with Mother Nature. I have no time to water and it's her job. But the stubborn ole wench just holds back and holds back. So much so that my bamboo is looking more like dry wheat ands all of the pot plants have died. But I was determined to wait it out. Tonight, my patience paid off. We had a good long soaking here in Glendale. The ground is so hard and parched that all of the topsoil is now in the pool and 2 ducks have taken up residence in the grassy area in front. Everything is finally wet and I feel vindicated. Now if only we could have 30 days in a row like tonight!!
Paws, on the other hand, had an old man moment and freaked out at the thunder and lightening. I tried to soothe him while I was perched on a metal garden chair in the middle of an intense lightening storm with Nikon poised. I was in the moment and lacked compassion. Therefore, he decided to leave. This is the second time this week he has taken it upon himself to wander the loop alone. When the first wave died down I went to retrieve him. He's over across the way in Harry and Sharon's front yard. It's raining and I have no shoes. I call him back and he gives me a look as if he just flipped me off. He starts to run (as fast as he runs these days) to defy me! I am wet, barefoot, with jeans soaked to my knees now chasing the old dog down the street. Catching him was not an issue, getting him back home was. As he likes to live naked, he had no collar on. He dug in and refused to go home. I am pleading in the middle of the street while grabbing him by the scruff and pulling him toward home. This scene continues for a half of a block and for the duration, he is fighting me. I finally got behind him and pushed his butt toward the garage as he is digging his feet in to the ground so as not to move. Asshole. I won in the end. My reputation in the neighborhood, however, is suspect. I can just imagine the talk behind the windows witnessing our outlandish behavior.
Miss Emma wanted a blog recognition, as it has been awhile. Grandma is working so much and in between that and traveling I feel neglectful of our times together, I hope to remedy that soon. She had definate ideas about posing for this shot.
She always welcomes me with love and much, much to say. This child never stops talking.It's a wonderful life when you have so much to say you just cannot contain yourself.
Speaking of work, here's the "A" list crew, hard at it. Nikki, Emo, Tyler and Beverly. And excellent team! Thank you.
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