Jun 18 2010
It Takes a Village
Is that a treat, or are you just happy to see me?
Since Megan’s been sidelined by her ongoing injury – two weeks since her MRI and no surgery date in sight – she’s had to ask for help training Star. We want to keep the training sessions going, since the newspaper piece should appear on July 1 and we’re hoping to show Star off to prospective adoptive parents at the big Humane Society event on July 10.
Fortunately, Megan has built up a lot of goodwill over the years, and people have been really helpful, donating their time and expertise to make Star the best Star she can be (and the most adoptable).
Yesterday, we met Carol in the village. We handed Star over to her, and she took Star all over the place, meeting new people and dogs. Just the hand-off itself was a minor triumph, since Star had refused to walk with Carol alone on Tuesday.
While Star was out and about and Megan was stranded on a park bench with the latest Victoria Thompson*, I wandered around and took a few photos for you, so you can walk along with me.
Doesn’t it look like it’s 1945 instead of 2010?
Another sign of the passing times:
I checked, and the phone book is still in there. Just in case.
A water tower for you to live in, with a view of the ocean. Looks like a great place to dream and write:
Star did really well, and today she’s playing with Lu’s dogs, Harlow and Marco. She’s come a really long way in the two months we’ve had her. Tonight we’re planning to have a barbecue at my house with Star in attendance. We have to get her used to being here, because if Megan ever has her surgery, Star will have to sleep with me for the first week or so. Megan can’t risk having 52 pounds of musclebound dog jumping on her leg in the middle of the night. Hopefully Audrey can adjust to yet another night time change. And she can sleep upstairs in the dog-free zone.
*Megan introduced me to these fun, Victorian-era whodunits set in New York a few years ago. So I’m next when she’s finished with this one!
2 Responses to “It Takes a Village”
Love the photos, yes it reminds me of the 50’s, the good old days. It will be nice for you to spend some time with Star, it will help your sister and will also help you keep busy and your mind off other things.
What good news about Star’s progress. She is obviously happy now.
I do like the idea of living in that water tower….what a neat place to be.
Photos are great . Thanks…
jx