Imagine the Possibilities

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This morning…

The fountains beckon us…listen, come closer, wonder. We make our way around the pond finding new delights, letting new thoughts in.

This morning I was on dog walking duty alone since Allan left to play golf. We’ve walked Cyrus together many times in the past few days, but because of my knee surgery I haven’t taken on that duty much at home in recent months. This morning I realized how much I miss our alone time on the trail.

Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy walking with Allan, but there is something special about getting lost in my own thoughts when Cyrus and I walk alone. Ideas pop into my head, I notice more, appreciate more. It’s a special time to wander and ponder.

The trail beckons us…listen, wonder, notice. Can’t wait to experience this joy again!

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There’s a lovely park behind our hotel where we walk Cyrus – lots of birds, fish, and places to sit and observe. It’s always fun to find birds that you don’t normally see at home. I noticed the usual swallows, gulls, and ducks, but also terns and an egret.

Then there was this fellow outside our restaurant last night.

It looked to me like a cross between a turkey and a duck, and I wondered if this was perhaps a living turducken, that Thanksgiving delicacy many people are fond of cooking. He was still there when we were leaving, this time accompanied by his mate who was actually a little aggressive. There was a dog dish of water nearby. Were these birds someone’s pets?

Later I identified the bird as a Muscovy Duck, fairly common in Florida. Some are feral and some are raised as pets. So yes, this pair might have been pets, but I still wondered why they were hanging out in a parking lot.

You never know what you might discover when you’re away from home.

I am participating in the March Slice of Life Story Challenge. Thanks to the co-authors of              Two Writing Teachers for creating this  supportive community.

Today’s post comes to you from Cyrus. I was inspired to tell something about our trip from his point of view after reading other slices from a pet’s POV and encouragement from fellow slicer arjeha. Thanks, Bob!

Hi, all! Cyrus here.

I knew something was up. They put my bed in the car. ROAD TRIP!!!!

Where are we going? When will we get there? Can I have a treat? What’s in this bag? Is that for me? Can I have a treat? Are we there yet?

You gotta love a road trip. Extra treats. New bushes and trees to…um…you know…tell everyone CYRUS WAS HERE. Everything’s going great. Except for that first night.

We got to the place we were going to stay. They brought me in. Then they took me into a box. Uh, oh…not for me. I tried to escape. They pulled me back in. It started to move!! I crouched down. When will it stop? Thank goodness it was over quickly. We all got out. Got to the room. Can I have a treat?

After that, we went up and down the stairs to get to the room. But I had to sneak by the evil machine every time.

Crouch low. Go slow. Crouch low. Go slow. Can I have a treat?

Windows down…new smells…warm air. Gotta love a road trip. Can I have a treat?

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There is a chill in the air this morning, but warmer temps are just down the road. Well, a few hours down the road, anyway. This morning we say goodbye to Charleston as we make our way to Florida. Yesterday we toured the city, learned some history, shopped, ate barbeque, and of course had pie (for pi day). Here is my attempt to sum up our day in six words:

Historical mansions and Charleston charm. Merci!

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Greetings from Charleston, SC!

You know you’ve left Pennsylvania and are in the south when…

• Grits replace scrapple as a breakfast menu item
• The price of gas drops significantly (at least 30 cents a gallon)
• Most females, regardless of age or circumstance, are referred to as ma’am
• Pine trees start to resemble large stalks of broccoli
• You are offered boiled peanuts and/or hush puppies with most meals
• You feel just a little bit closer to the sun

Last night we ate at a seafood restaurant. I love fresh seafood so I ordered the yellow snapper, the catch of the day. I think someone went out and snagged this guy while we were waiting!

It was delicious!