A Bug On the Wall

Our West Highland Terrier, Kady (a/k/a Bug) loves exploring the great outdoors. Of our three canine children, Kady is the youngest and most adventurous. Doughboy was standing on the back deck when he called me outside to enjoy the last light of day. In his deadpan humor, he nodded his head toward the pool and said, "Wouldn't you love to be a bug on the wall?" Hardy har har.


On my top 10 list of favorite things is to snuggle outdoors by the fireplace. There's nothing like the smell and crackle of a wood fire. It's even better when snuggled together under a warm blanket watching the stars brighten above.


Doughboy and I work well as a team; he starts the fire (thank you, Jeff for talking us into a gas fire starter!) while I go to the pool house to grab the blanket and drinks. I love the coziness of the pool house, whether it be winter or summer. For now, the Margaritaville blender is silent until the warmer months of spring and summer.


Brrr...it's really chilly. Hmmm...should we forget the fire and stay indoors instead?

While struggling with my inner conscience, Doughboy calls from outside, "The fire is ready". {sigh} I guess I must leave the warmth of the pool house and brave the chilly night.

It isn't long before I realize that snuggling with Doughboy under the blanket is more than a fair trade.


Where ever you live, I hope your New Year's Eve is warm. If not, grab someone you love and cuddle under a blanket together.