Friday, July 1, 2011

Fridays are Golden

Lucy loves to have a place to rest her head.  Often her pillow is Ellie.  But she can make a pillow from almost anything.


I can rest quite well on the rung of a chair.





I love to rest my head on your foot, especially if you are wearing soft socks.




If there is no foot in sight, there is almost always a pair of shoes on the floor.




This pair of shoes is even softer.




If Ellie is not around, I can lay my head on the hearth alongside the cricket.


Today is Canada Day and Prince William and his bride are visiting our neighbors to the north.  Best wishes to all of you.

This weekend we will celebrate Independence Day here in the United States.  As you enjoy your long weekend, the picnics, and the fireworks, say a prayer that our elected leaders will honor us by working together on some very critical issues facing our country.

In the words of George Washington Carver:
How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and the strong.  Because someday in life you will have been all of these.

The key words are "tender" "compassionate" "sympathetic" and "tolerant."  Think on these as you enjoy this holiday weekend.

HAVE A SAFE AND WONDERFUL HOLIDAY, EVERYONE!
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19 comments:

  1. The BugJuly 1, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Those are definitely words to live by!

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  2. kksJuly 1, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Yes indeed! I had a golden, Maui, who used to prop her head anywhere she could.....so sweet.
    It's hotter than hot here in WI....I'm off this weekend...
    Think I'll head downtown to the Solidarity sing along....
    Have a great 4th!
    xoxo

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  3. Toni aka irishlasJuly 1, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Happy weekend!

    Love the quote.

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  4. GinnieJuly 1, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Your pictures are priceless. Lucy looks like a pretty laid back lady.

    Yes, it would be wonderful if our "leaders" actually led for a change.

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  5. TaradharmaJuly 1, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    better to lie her head on one's shoes than chew on them, I say.

    a wonderful quote, and yes, let's send good thoughts to our elected officials and celebrate our country on this holiday, even though we may be terribly flawed at times.

    Have a great weekend!

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  6. Ms. AJuly 1, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Have a wonderful weekend, full of photos to share with us!

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  7. Golden SamanthaJuly 1, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    What a thoughtful post - thank you for the wonderful reminders! Lucy is certainly terrific at locating great places upon which to rest her chin! Way to go, Lucy! Have a happy Fourth!
    xoxoxo
    Sammie, Avalon and Oz

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  8. Vicki LaneJuly 1, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    These dog poses look familiar. And how I wish our politicians would listen to you!

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  9. ~Kim at Golden Pines~July 1, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    I love when our dogs use me to rest their heads--Rudi, our pup that is ill has been doing that a lot to me lately, and I think she and I are both comforting from it.

    I hope you have a wonderful weekend!!

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  10. JeanMacJuly 1, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    I'm visiting your fair country on the 4th.

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  11. RudeeJuly 2, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Great quote!

    Enjoy your holiday, and I truly hope those dogs find some sweet spots to lay their heads this weekend.

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  12. GeorgeJuly 2, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    I wish I could get as comfortable as Lucy seems to get in any situation. I always seem to have trouble getting comfortable.
    I can think of several hundred people in DC (and other places around the country) who would do well to read and remember your quote.

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  13. chow and chatterJuly 2, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    oh what cute dogs and a lovely place to retire love the North Carolina mountains

    thanks so much for visiting my blog

    Rebecca

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  14. AnonymousJuly 2, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Our cocker does that, too. In the car, she puts her head up on the armrest. It looks uncomfortable, but she rides that way for hours. She's a shoe pillow person, too.

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  15. carolina nanaJuly 2, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    Hope you have a wonderful 4th of July weekend,stay safe.
    marilyn

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  16. KarinJuly 3, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    While some of those things to rest one's head on seem terribly uncomfortable to me, Ellie is not so sensitive! An adorable dog! We're enjoying a fantastic sunny week-end - not too hot. Trust you'll have a great July 4th! That quote and your thoughts are right on!!

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  17. animal lover, quilt loverJuly 3, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    That is so Golden of her. I have know others Golden who loved to have some sort of pillow too!! So cute.
    Hope you and yours have a good one this weekend.
    I have had my feet up now for 3 days. They are doing real good!
    xx, Fern

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  18. NCmountainwomanJuly 4, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Thanks for your comments, everyone.

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  19. Busy Bee SuzJuly 5, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Your girls are just so darn sweet.....I always love reading/seeing their antics.
    I hope your weekend was wonderful!!!!

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