Wow, Petrea! In the thumbnail it gave me the impression of the Taj Mahal, if only the trees weren't in the shot. Seeing the boxer gazing at the reflecting pool I'm reminded how our pets are not interested in their images. Our cat won't look at himself in the mirror, perhaps if the image had a scent they would care? Perhaps the boxer is wondering what attraction labs and golden's see in jumping into all this. Not sensible to a boxer. ;-) -Kim
I don't know, Boz seems to be having his own zen moment. (Kim, I had a dog -- she was an avid television viewer -- who would stare at herself for long minutes in the mirror. And she obviously liked what she saw.)
I dunno why y'all are bothering with those fishing stick things...I could totally catch fish without the poles, helllooooo?!?! THROW THE STICKS ALREADY!
Dogs are a good zen subject, as they live in the moment. Boz is a patient pooch, so his moments tend to be particularly long. As far as I can tell, reflections of any kind are lost on him.
Thank you all for participating in Zen Monday! I look forward to it each week.
"Yella, you've been a good dog and a faithful companion all these years, I just need you to do something for me old boy..."
"...Now just hop in this hessian sack here now, yep, that's it old bow, just next to that pile of bricks, settle in now, daddy's just gonna tie this bag up now..."
(Thought balloon over Boz's head): Humans think of the strangest things to do with their sticks! And to use them to catch fish?? Why, the only thing fish are good for are to roll in (after they've sunbathed for a day or so).
aw crap, I missed Zen Monday again. Have you watched "Life"? If so, you'll understand when I say "I am NOT attached to this Monday!" If not, you'll wonder what KG is gibbering about again. ahem.
Petrea, lots of games and balloons. Then I remember seeing "Old Yeller" and being terribly traumatised by the film's notion of what it takes to be a man.
And now, my dears, you know how Boz the pooch got his name.
Dickens probably pronounced it like we would "Boze," seeing as it came from "Moses." We pronounce it "Bozz." Still, our dog is named for the writer and not the singer.
Dickens partnered with a sketch artist whose work you still see in Dickens's books. They called their early works "Stories by Boz and Phiz" (the sketch artist being Phiz). When I write about Boz in fictional works I use Phiz for his pseudonym.
Beautiful reflection! Looks like the doggy is waiting for the catch of the day :)
ReplyDelete"I'm gonna catch me a giant dog buscuit."
ReplyDeleteginab: fiddies for lunchie?
ReplyDeletePulling out ye olde doggie card again!
ReplyDeleteThat's hard to beat.
Oh girl, P, you should get a bunch of comments on this one.
Wow, Petrea! In the thumbnail it gave me the impression of the Taj Mahal, if only the trees weren't in the shot. Seeing the boxer gazing at the reflecting pool I'm reminded how our pets are not interested in their images. Our cat won't look at himself in the mirror, perhaps if the image had a scent they would care? Perhaps the boxer is wondering what attraction labs and golden's see in jumping into all this. Not sensible to a boxer. ;-)
ReplyDelete-Kim
I don't know, Boz seems to be having his own zen moment. (Kim, I had a dog -- she was an avid television viewer -- who would stare at herself for long minutes in the mirror. And she obviously liked what she saw.)
ReplyDeleteAnd he thought "Boy, that dog drank a lot of water!"
ReplyDeleteHe's looking for little orange fish.
ReplyDeleteHe's thinking - I'll make a break for it and she'll never catch me! Swimming time here I come!
ReplyDeleteI could get all the way across if I wanted to. Labs think they're so cool.
ReplyDeletegazing upon glass
ReplyDeletea parallel universe
which is real to drink
ginab: uselaine, your pome is especially nice.
ReplyDeleteBoz has the right idea; these times call for quiet contemplation of the wonders of nature. Or of what's for lunch.
ReplyDeleteI dunno why y'all are bothering with those fishing stick things...I could totally catch fish without the poles, helllooooo?!?! THROW THE STICKS ALREADY!
ReplyDeleteDiligence.
ReplyDeleteBoz says, "I'm going to jump, just as soon as she lets go of the leash. I'm going to jump. Relax and be patient, she'll let go soon."
ReplyDelete"Deicit? What deficit?"
ReplyDeleteI love uselaine's haiku too.
Dogs are a good zen subject, as they live in the moment. Boz is a patient pooch, so his moments tend to be particularly long. As far as I can tell, reflections of any kind are lost on him.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for participating in Zen Monday! I look forward to it each week.
"Yella, you've been a good dog and a faithful companion all these years, I just need you to do something for me old boy..."
ReplyDelete"...Now just hop in this hessian sack here now, yep, that's it old bow, just next to that pile of bricks, settle in now, daddy's just gonna tie this bag up now..."
These humans don't make good pets. I always have to keep my eye on them.
ReplyDeleteOh now what...
"Hey, Petrea, Petrea!! Don't do that! Behave yourself!
Oh no! Kris! No! Change the ending! We can't leave it like this!
ReplyDelete(Thought balloon over Boz's head): Humans think of the strangest things to do with their sticks! And to use them to catch fish?? Why, the only thing fish are good for are to roll in (after they've sunbathed for a day or so).
ReplyDeleteaw crap, I missed Zen Monday again.
ReplyDeleteHave you watched "Life"? If so, you'll understand when I say "I am NOT attached to this Monday!" If not, you'll wonder what KG is gibbering about again. ahem.
Kris, sometimes I wonder what happened in your early childhood. Not that I actually want to know.
ReplyDeleteI've watched "LIFE" and I like it. I haven't heard that line, though. But I think I'll use it.
Petrea, lots of games and balloons. Then I remember seeing "Old Yeller" and being terribly traumatised by the film's notion of what it takes to be a man.
ReplyDeleteAll the trouble stems from there... ;)
And now, my dears, you know how Boz the pooch got his name.
ReplyDeleteDickens probably pronounced it like we would "Boze," seeing as it came from "Moses." We pronounce it "Bozz." Still, our dog is named for the writer and not the singer.
Dickens partnered with a sketch artist whose work you still see in Dickens's books. They called their early works "Stories by Boz and Phiz" (the sketch artist being Phiz). When I write about Boz in fictional works I use Phiz for his pseudonym.
I was inspired to write a haiku:
ReplyDelete"I am not patient
As fish lie waiting below
Shouldn't I jump in?"