This is a copy of the letter that I recently sent to our local library. A variant of “the dog ate my homework”.
I can only laugh. And keep Cassius in his crate when we go away. I hope the library employees laugh too.
I put it in perspective by realizing that if he had actually hurt himself, I would be willing to pay much more in veterinary bills.
So, although it cost me the price of a book, at least it was a soft bound book and everyone is still healthy. And, I hope, having that laugh.
My journal had a page for a preprinted gratitude list so I thought I would make a list of things that make me happy.
Who would have guessed that number one would be dogs? Hmmmm, everyone who’s ever met me?!
So according to the list, an ideal time for me would be a spring hike through gardens with my dogs while reading a book and eating a dessert. Sounds like a great time. I couldn’t work the pens in there but there has to be something left for when I get home!
Relaxing is good for the soul, and peace of mind. I could be doing one of the many things that I should be doing. Cleaning litter boxes, washing dishes, weeding. No thank you. I did the most important thing though. Frisbeed the dogs! It was the most important, just ask them.
But instead of any chores, here I sit on the porch with books about…dogs and food, of course!
And don’t forget the cold beverage.
I have chosen wisely. Life is good.
I have never understood people who don’t like library books. Or books in general for that matter. This is my current bag of library books.
It’s mystery, adventure, fantasy, and fun just waiting for me, all for free! I can pick up on some clues and solve a mystery. I can experience being part of a cooking club, running a family owned winery, travel writing on a train in Patagonia, and experience magical beasts and wizardry.
Now I know I can’t live my whole life in books. And I wouldn’t want to. But reading does give me a chance to experience things I might never have the opportunity, money, or time to do. It is also a chance to take my mind somewhere else on a winter’s evening.
And I don’t know exactly where to find a magical beast. Maybe after I read the book…
Sanctuary Acres 