One Year of Grover

Cozy Groves

One year ago, I woke up early (for a weekend, at least), dressed in green, and joined some friends for the Shamrock Shuffle. It was festive and fun, crazy costumes abounded, and there were libations awaiting thirsty shufflers at the end – a pretty cool event that I would usually be reveling in.  But all I could think was PUPPYPUPPYPUPPY! Because that afternoon, we finally added a dog to our little family: Grover.

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Visiting the Vet

Cuties

Grover LOVES going to the vet.  This is strange to me – growing up, our dogs were decidedly NOT pro-vet. But Grover trots in, explores excitedly, makes new friends (like these three cuties from our last visit!), stares at cats (he’s still not sure what to make of them), soaks up love from the staff, and then stares at Dr. Pala, his favorite vet, like she’s the most amazing thing he’s ever seen (smelled?).

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Detail: Sailing Through Downtown

It’s so easy sometimes to be focused on getting from here to there, or texting/checking email while walking.  I try to remind myself to slow down just a little bit and enjoy the world around me. This ship sailing through downtown is a little surprise for your eyes when you happen to glance up. I love surprises like this!

Little Dog Play Group

Grover and I had a fun experience this morning.  A few weeks ago, Ellen at Second Run (the purveyor of second-hand dragons! and all sorts of other amazingness) told me about a little dog play group at Rocketship Park (you may know it as Valley of the Moon…  but it will forever be Rocketship Park to me!).

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