Short & sweet

I don't have much time to write today, seeing as how I kind of slept in. I suppose one of the perks of day job(s) is that I can do that pretty much any time I choose to - but I rarely do so. I noticed a few things this morning, a morning that has quickly blended into early afternoon...which of course happens when you sleep in.

For starters, it's still Winter out there, as evidenced by the snow on the ground. Doesn't matter - the first amazing thing I noticed when I took the dog out for his morning constitutional, was a big lung full of clean Winter air. That's worth pausing a minute to enjoy, at least to me. I come inside to read a blog post written by a friend/coworker, and it seems fitting in my own morning today, a day that has me thinking of people that I've shared parts of my life with, some of whom I get to see on a semi-regular basis, some of whom I'm connected with via an ever expanding spider web of a social networking site (you can figure that one out) - community indeed. Regardless, this connection is something I like to keep with me. Suffice it to say that it's a very good feeling and while I don't want to elaborate upon that today, I feel that it's a blessing and it's my responsibility to both notice and appreciate such a blessing.

Then I notice my lanky hound in one of his not-so-rare acts of steeling. Bentley is fond of stealing and eating any/all of the following paper products: Kleenex, or any brand of facial tissues, toilet paper (this is why my bathroom door is always shut) and paper towels - any brand will do. Usually, I find out about stuff like this at the end - and being a responsible dog owner, that's a huge DUH to figure out. This morning I caught him trying to stick his snout in my left pocket in order to pluck the paper towel I tucked there as I sat down to write with my breakfast on my desk. Not today my friend, not today. What can I say - my dog is an opportunist and I suppose it's a blessing that he doesn't have a fondness for eating currency. Been there, done that with a dog - but that's a story for another day, when I have more time. Have a great Thursday everyone. Here's a nod to my family and friends, and staying at least reasonably connected despite years gone by and miles in between us. Peace!