Pozy Clarkia's Not-So-Excellent Adventure

It wasn’t quite the summertime adventure we wanted but off we went to Sun Valley, Idaho — we being Claire, Capella, and Pozy — and me, of course. Someone had to drive, after all.

We left the house at 4:00 am yesterday — the 5+ hour drive could not be more beautiful. Seriously.

The wildflowers put on a spectacular show…

This seemed appropriate given that the reason for this trip was Wildflower Pozy Clarkia…

Pozy tore a cruciate and so yesterday was her surgery day. I like the Sun Valley guy a lot and so off we went…

I could feel like the Universe is not my friend lately and I suspect everyone would understand. But most of the time I am able to see all the good things — all the blessings — all the ways I am supported.

Like wildflowers on a hard day.

Claire

There is always consolation. Always. We just have to see it.

We arrived promptly at our 9:30 appointment and left Pozy to get fixed up.

I poked around Ketchum for a bit — what a charming place that is. I found the HUGE dog park. Normally I am not a dog park person — but this is no ordinary dog park. It is acres of open space where dogs can be off-leash. Claire stayed in the car while Capella romped — a dog park would not be Claire’s cup of broth but Capella? She had a blast.

Claire also had fun yesterday — her most favorite kind of fun…

Claire

Thanks to Bright Star Tobie’s humans for telling us about this gem of a spot — both Claire and Capella LOVED it. The swimming genes are strong in Capella…

Capella

Then it was 3:00 pm and time to pick up a sleepy Pozy and head back home.

And so we did.

How is that for a Summertime Adventure?

Happy Tuesday, Friends!

Pozy Clarkia

My Pozy, newly two years old…

I am finding it hard to find the right words for this dog…

And so I will say this: Heart Dog. I bet some of you will understand what that means. It isn’t that they are loved more…

Pozy, Harper B for Best Great-Auntie, and rePete

It is more like they bring a piece of yourself that you did not know was missing.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY POZY CLARKIA!

Bright Stars

The A Team: Aubrey and Bright Star Atlas…

I just love that photo! Thank you, Kira. Atlas’s life is as loving and sweet and kind as that photo reflects. How wonderful is that?!

And this is Atlas’s littermate, another shining Bright Star — Xeena…

We can expect amazing things from Team Xeena — that is a match made for brilliance. I thank my Lucky Stars regularly that Xeena is with Kim, who appreciates her exceptional working ability and trains Xeena with joy and love and kindness and intelligence. THANK YOU, Kim.

Peace continues here…

Harper, Karma and Capella

…but bad news — Costco did not have any more of those beds! Yikes. I should have bought 3 - 4 when I had the chance. Sigh.

In good news, both Pozy Clarkia and Suzanne’s Sadie Rose got tracks in a March 20 Tracking test! I am not sure Team Pozy is quite ready for this but we will do our best — and it will be so wonderful to just be there, no matter the outcome.

I sure hope your Friday is filled with Good News!