Relatively Minor
Laughter does not have to come from a major source. It could indeed be ... relatively minor.
Ah, the morning cup of Joe, the elixir of life! Coffee is like the nectar of the gods. It’s a warm hug in a mug that jump starts our engines and helps us take on the day. I couldn’t function without it.
As someone who’s been around the block a few times, I have to admit that the days, weeks, and months all seem to blend together. However, that first sip of brew signals two whines (no cheese) and just as many barks, as my Australian Shepherd and Aussiedoodle enthusiastically wait for their daily round of fetch.
Before we even reach the backyard, pandemonium breaks out. Within minutes, my older dog has already seized a tennis ball in her teeth, emitting muffled sounds of excitement. This is in contrast to my youngest, who bounces around like a kangaroo on caffeine.
Caught between the two – in a desperate attempt to keep my beverage from spilling – I maneuvered through bits of fur on the carpet (which looked like Groucho Marx mustaches) to reach the door.
As soon as I opened the door, my dogs rushed ahead of me, their tails wagging excitedly. One canine raced to her usual spot, ready to retrieve. I placed my cup on the patio table and bent over to reach a nearby ball to launch. And straightened up just in time to witness a squirrel traversing the power lines. It was quite an impressive feat; walking on a wire without a net takes some serious skill. But let’s be real, squirrels are associated with nuts, so I was concerned about the varmint’s mental wellbeing. One wrong move, and that wanna-be circus performer would be pushing up daisies.
Just when I thought things couldn’t get any crazier, a woodpecker started hammering its head against the tree limb. It made me realize that I was worried about the wrong animal. All in all, it’s another typical morning in Winterset, filled with canine chaos and squirrel shenanigans.
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