Waiting and Watching…
for Dad to come home,
or Cliff the mailman,
or Mike the UPS man,
or Jake or Colleen or Liz to come visit.
Waiting and Watching…
for Pippa and Twiggy (the doggie girls next door) to come out,
or a deer or a turkey or a squirrel or a chipmunk to scamper by,
or a bird or bee or butterfly to flutter by,
or maybe the Easter Bunny!!
Waiting and Watching…
for Mom to say it is time for a walk,
or for dinner,
or a treat,
or an ear scratch or belly rub.
Waiting and Watching…
until my eyes grow weary
and close for “just a blink,”
which is rarely more than two minutes.
It’s a dog’s life.
It’s a good life.
It’s my life.
Woofs and Wags,
Charlie
Enjoy your day, Charlie! (I know you will). (K)
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thank you ms kerfe! it is going to be a good one because dad is off work and home today! yippee! love, charlie
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Lucky!
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🐶
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Glad you’ve got things covered over there Charlie!
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thank you ms Ilex – I sure do! love, charlie
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Aw, sweet, it’s a very good dog’s life!
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thank you ms cathe! love, charlie
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What a gorgeous photo, Charlie! I would love to know what you were thinking about when your mom took this lovely photo. You look so lost in thoughts. Wonderful poem too! Doggie kisses and hugs from Bria! xoxoxo
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thank you ms PJ – there was a lot going through my mind. Doggie kisses to you and Bria too! love, charlie
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Such a beautiful picture and a lovely poem! I will show Clementine wooof!
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thank you ms lynn! and hi to clementine! love, charlie
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Wooooof much love
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Anticipation is a wonderful thing..:) especially when it’s rewarded. You the man, Charlie!
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Awwww you the man mr George ! ❤️🐶
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Charlie, I often think about how you furry ones think…
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I’m happy to tell you ms cindy. ❤️🐶
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You live a charmed life Charlie, enjoy every moment!
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A charmed life and I’m a charming fella right ms Sharon ?! ❤️🐶
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Oh yes, I did for get to add you charming sweetness Charlie! 💕😻
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I wish I had your patience, Charlie… it’s truly a gift! Your life always sounds so amazing, but then I know it must be. Your mom is pretty darn cool!
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oh mr charlie – you are almost as charming as me! love, charlie
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He’d be more charming if he wasn’t so stingy with the treats. Signed, Phineas.
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Oh Phineas – I’m sure it is Philippe’s influence – not Mr Charlie! love, charlie
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What a great perspective 🙂 Waiting cause you know sooner or later something good is gonna come and until then you just patiently wait 🙂 May your patience be rewarded greatly today!
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thank you so much ms. c! It is – my dad is home today from work! yipppeeee! love, charlie
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Great Pic and Great Poem!!! Makes me smile.
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thank you ms gerri! That makes me smile too. love, charlie
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Charlie, what a good life you have – and I bet mom makes it better with treats! Happy Friday! 🙂
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oh my mr terry – my mom does supply some pretty yummy treats 🙂 Happy friday to you too! love, charlie
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Charlie, if only I could see life the way you do. I’d show my wife how excited I am to see her when we arrive home—but alas… I have no tail. And I’d smile when I see Mr. Mailman… when he brings me envelopes full of money—though lately I’ve grown irritated with him for bringing me bills, instead. But, I’m always excited to see the UPS man—because he never brings me bills! Unfortunately, I don’t know Jake, Collen, or Liz—but seeing that there are lots of people with those three names, I feel there’s still a chance that that might happen. Also, I don’t know any dogs named Pippa or Twiggy, but I have seen a couple of women who had those names—what are the odds? I’ve seen Bambi, ate a turkey (I highly recommend those if you haven’t ever ate one—yum, yum), have chased squirrels from my garden (’cause they’re nuts), and I’ve heard of Chip and Dale, the birds and the bee’s, and butterflies (who are free), but I doubt we’ll ever get to see the Easter Bunny—although, I have seen his eggs, and they’re full of treats. I understand why you get excited about walks, my own dog takes me on them—though I tend to find them restful. Oh I love dinners, too—especially when we go out. But I can’t talk my wife into an ear scratch or a belly rub—is there a trick you use? And if I hold my eyes open for longer than two minutes they get real watery—I doubt you have that problem, as it seems to be more of a human condition. Charlie, I envy you. :O)
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oh mr paul – it seems you do!!!! we have much in common my friend! For the ear scratches, just nestle your head against your wife and look at her with big wide open eyes that plead :). For belly rubs, simply roll over on your back and put your feet up in the air the minute she touches you at any time or in any place. It’s really simple. Let me know if it works. much love to you, charlie
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😀 Thank you, Charlie, I shall do my best, and Happy Easter.
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Ah, Charlie, you deserve that good life ~ you’re such a loyal boy!
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thank you so much ms carol! love, charlie
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Oh, Charlie! I’d give you a good ear scratch if I lived closer! I bet you have such soft ears… 😄💜🐶 Be nice to the Easter Bunny if you see him! 🐰
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awwww thanks ms jill – i do have very soft ears – especially today because I got a bath 🙂 love, charlie
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So sweet Jodi!
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thanks Jenna – I love him so much 🙂
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I hope you had a great day Charlie! xoxo
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thank you ms kr! I sure did! my dad was off work so he was home all day – yippee! love, charlie
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Lovely 🙂
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beautiful photograph Jodi……
now, Charlie, was it nearly time to go for a walk or your Dad to come home? you look so pensive!
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My Dad was out of town a few days, and I was watching for him Ms Debi. I’m glad he is finally home and he even had an extra work day off! YIPPEE! love, charlie
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that – explains your pensive and Waiting look Charlie. I felt so sorrowful for you! but am very glad your dad is home and you are Happy again!! All is Well once more 🙂 happy Easter!
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You look so good while you wait, Charlie! And waiting is hard sometimes, isn’t it? But then whomever you’re waiting for finally comes in the door, and it’s all worth it!
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I love your Charlie I have two dogs and volunteer at our humane Society.
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Thank you ms Diane I am sure the dogs and cats at the humane society appreciate and love you. Thanks for visiting! Love, Charlie 🐶
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how thoughtful
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