Current Events

Hello friends!

Well it is happening…the first colorful leaves are beginning to fall and I could hardly believe my ears when I heard the first rumbles of the big yellow bus rolling down my road. I guess it is time to accept that summer 2024 is in the books. 

Since we are headed into a new month, I decided to change things up from my usual adventures and headed to the big river to visit my cousin Abby. It has been awhile since I’ve hightailed it over in Abby’s direction. As we made our way down the backroad, my dog hair whirled through the vehicle – mimicking the flutter of my tummy in anticipation. 

Once I got there and sniffed hello – Abby took me straight down her path to the river. I splashed in without a moment’s hesitation – my first mistake! Turns out Abby’s river is WAY different from my creek. It is deeper, wider and has a strong current. Since I jumped in with all four paws – I could not touch my toes on the bottom. I had to swim with all my might to battle the current and make my way to land. 

Abby, who is much taller and more experienced in fighting the current, didn’t realize how a smaller dogo like myself might struggle. I made it back up the river bank, and other than some water up my nose – I felt pretty good. It wasn’t long after I made it safely to shore when my other cousin, Wags splashed in. I tried to warn her about the current, only I was too late. She jumped right in without warning.

Sometimes that happens. We dive feet first into something without sniffing out whole situation. We can become distracted by our enthusiasm and take a leap without considering all that comes with the decisions we make. It all worked out for Wags and me. We both battled the current and made it out of the river. In fact, our timing could not have been better since the hoomans were just sitting down to eat! (Shout out to Uncle Chris for the scraps – thanks man!)

So friends, as we go into a fresh season that brings new opportunities, be sure not to get pulled under by all the current events. Take some time to inspect the situation before you commit yourself to taking a deep dive. It can be easy to get caught up in all the things our friends are doing and naturally want to do them too. We just need to make sure we have the time and talent to pull them off successfully. 

I hope you have a fantastic September. Take some time to enjoy the season and don’t let the current of the busy events pull you under.  I’ll bark atcha next month!

Your friend,