Ann does most of the writing for this blog, just as she is doing at this moment. We've worked out a keen deal where John captures the images, and Ann weaves the words to tell a story about the photograph. So, today, Ann, in her third person present, will tell you about the purpose of the fish hat. Our summer was peaceful and we lived on 35 acres of solitude, along the Elk River. Ann, never a fisherman, believed that the purchase of a hat, with a fish on the front, would somehow conjure up the mighty fish spirits. Sadly, she was way off base. Okay, here I am, hat off...the secret is that I (Ann) do not care for fishing. I understand why people are enthralled with the sport though. It's a simple way to become hypnotized with nature, escape the craziness of the world and hope for the tug at the end of the line, and a large trout to burst from the river. I could never get the gist of casting the line. I hooked everything but a fish. So, the hat, while emblazoned with a trout, will suffice as a great outdoor hat, to keep the sun off my head, shade my eyes from bright lights and just for today, make for a good story.
Labrador Retrievers are a unique breed. A silken coat is perfectly designed to allow this water dog protection from the frequent and delightful immersion in any body of water they encounter. Soulful eyes gaze up at their masters with an " I love you so much" . Bodhi is one of our dog companions that visits us from time to time. With each visit he brings oodles of love, entertainment, flatulence and immense intrigue into his psyche, with us constantly attempting to analyze and diagnose . Bodhi actually seeks out small rocks in river bottoms, and brings them to the surface; lining them up as if to display his engineering and architectural abilities. Bodhi simply exudes all that the breed boasts. Love, laughter, loyalty of lazy days lounging in the long summer sun. Hugs are always welcome.
...love the dog. love a dog who shows no interest in vanity, but rather seeks out and discovers the simple joy of a trickling mountain stream. love the dog who rolls in "perfume" that sends us running for the shampoo and a pail of water. love the dog who can take a nap whenever the mood strikes him. love the dog who has action packed doggie dreams. love the dog who has no problem seeking out the positive attributes in every living creature. simply put...I love the dog...
Ann McArthur, November 7, 2013
