from the dumpster, the store is alright.

In grief counseling when it came to big holidays the advice was to have a plan. It's early days for you and your sons but I can see you've lost none of your kindness and good humor.

Grief and holidays are not a good combination, but it will get better after the first.

And to Duncanpup's dogs and all other DU pets! *waves paw* 😺

P.S. No, my cat isn't named after the White House cat. We had our Willow first. But I do enjoy the coinkydink!

This time of year i always think of the homeless. A friend I once had became homeless when his sister threw him out. He froze to death because he did not want to spend the nights in the homeless shelter of Santa Fe. He died, frozen on the streets.

Since then I always think of those on the streets under all conditions.

A few years ago, I saw a tattered person I befriended because he had 2 dogs perched on his pull cart he dragged around a big city, collecting discarded items from the huge condos on trash days. I gave him some money to help his dogs and some nice items I had in the family condo for him to try to sell. He thanked me profusely. Years passed, the covid lockdown days came and went and I often wondered what became of this guardian of 2 dogs.

I just saw him a couple of days ago. But it was a quick moment as I was passing by quickly, but I caught a glimpse of him sleeping on the street with one of the dogs who was snuggled to him very closely. It was kind of sad, I had to leave the next day and was in a hurry; he was surrounded by many homeless, alone with just one dog.

on edit: I just thought of this account because of your thoughts on the folks in Ukraine. so true, what they have endured. thanks brother Duncanpup for sharing your adventures once again. It always makes me smile.

Yes we have a LOT to be grateful for this year.

....
Several packages of hot dogs
Some frozen pizzas
Several bags bread

And some partridges in some pear trees!

Merry Christmas.

Ty for sharing!

Hope you and pup have a nice, warm, safe Christmas! MANY hugs from snowed-in Casa de calimary!

in spite of things. Wishing you a warm holiday with your family. It's not easy and sometimes you wonder why, but life does go on.

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Just cause you dragged it from the neighbors garbage doesn't mean you get to keep it. Happy holidays!

Happy Holidays to you and your dog!

My doggo is always finding deer poop around here.
He tries to eat it, unless I'm vigilant and yank him away from it.
Disgusting!

He would've been for hours...

Happy Holidays, Dunc. I'm here, too, if anyone feels a desire to DM. Not much going on here.

And wishes for peace in all our hearts

I wish for you and your family smiles and laughter amid the heartbreak of first holidays after losing one so dear. I lost my Mama this past July, so I will be doing my best to find smiles despite the tears, as she would want me to.

All the blessings of the season to you, my friend.

and food, everyone!

she is my sis, I hope to see her this weekend, some time,.. she has no one here either, her mom is in Indonesia.

and smoke some Christmas GANJA.... yes the evil weed, and we will get high and have fun.

That’s my plan for when I retire no more drug screens enjoy.