They say gratitude changes everything. All I know is I’m filled with it right now, and I want the moment to last. I feel compelled to thank this sweet girl tonight, especially since this blog is about taking tired things and making them new.
Normally her papa’s the one who plays with her, while I keep myself busy doing who knows what. But tonight was different. Tonight it was just us. I was the one she came to, consumed with reminders of play. What I didn’t realize, she knew implicity: It was time to get off the lounger, away from the TV, out of that relentless head.
Tonight, grass was the place to be. Sprinting was all that mattered. That, and a red tennis ball. I need more of this. Play over planning, body over mind. Hands in the air like I just don’t care. And so, to our Golden girl I say, “Thank you. You helped me more than you know.”
What about you guys? When was the last time you played, just for the sake of it?
Doggies are great for bringing out the playful in us, no? I do a lot more playing for the sake of play since we got my beloved Dexter.
Your girl is beautiful.
I really loved your post this morning, Lori. Good for Dexter for getting you out to play. I think it’s time for another round with the ball!
We take our Golden girl to the local school every night. I sit on the grass. I leave my phone at home. It’s my ‘grass time’ while she plays, and we talk, and we socialize with the other doggie people. Keeps me sane and grounded. Lovely post.
Wow, those trips to the school sound like the place to be, Stephanie!
I play the piano to unwind. I found a song sheet by Jim Brickman called Faith that is just beautiful. You can transcend time playing this song. Such a melody light and free. What a talent to write a song and put down a melody that has never been hummed before. My piano is old but when I play a new song…it sounds just like the ones at Schmitt Music when I play this song. Your ball in the grass with your dog sounds like a similar escape. We need time to get the cob webs brushed out of our brains. Seems pretty easily my mind can be encumbered with worry or concern over a problem for a loved one. Gotta take the time…or my cup runs empty. Then I can help no one…not much to offer. Ever so often I have to renew ME.
Marlene, this comment is so beautiful. Thanks for taking the time to write it. I have a Jim Brockman station on My online radio. I agree–so peaceful and light. Clearing the old cobwebs with piano sounds like a fine equivalent to running with the dog. 🙂 I was just Journaling for the first time in a while. I’d forgotten how much I like the feel of it, too. Take care!
Hello Sweet Friend! I have been absent from Blogosphere… but I have returned. I was playing, working, playing, building and enjoying life. So glad you are feeling free and open. You also found how a pet will show you how to live. That is a wonderful lesson!
I am a bit worried that you may have come to Phoenix and I was not here. Please let me know. And if you have not made the trip here yet… then we should get together!
Nancy, yes I missed you in Phoenix, but I had a great time. We’ll have to reserve our little blogger meet-up for next time! Who knows, I may be back for a winter trip.
Yahooooooo!!
Play? Uh, I forgot.. must have been a long time, I guess. But our cats do all the time. And I’m always there to serve Their Majesty 😀
Somebody’s got to teach us to play more, right?