Dog Days
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dog days of summer
melting streets and tender feet
meet the heat with play
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I don’t know who to credit this playful print that I saw at the local Pier One store. The image, especially the heart glasses, made me smile and realize it’s time to play more. Summer heat or not, I want to get out, play, sing, dance, or just be silly. So today I started with a casual bike ride, focusing more on enjoying the ride than getting anywhere fast. The ride became a meditation on staying relaxed and present to the cooler summer morning. I came back refreshed in body and spirit.
I hope you find time to play this week.
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Excellent. and that picture is fun!
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Thanks Cynthia. I’ll meet you on the playground! 🙂
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The other day I was taking the van to the gas station and on the way home I took a side road out of town and enjoyed the country side. Good music. Nice breeze. Alone with my thoughts.
Every now and than we need to put our routine on hold and remind ourselves that life wasn’t meant to last forever. Soak it in while we can.
Happy Trails!
Love the picture…..
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Agreed Bryan. I’m glad you took the time to go off the beaten tracks and enjoy life.
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Lets make this a habit. 🙂
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Yes. 🙂
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Evening bike rides in the summer — that’s a quiet treat for any writer.
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Agreed Vincent. I also go in the mornings before it gets too hot.
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I’m biking 4 times a day, a lot of fun, and we have wonderful warm and sunny weather, too, quite rare here. Have a nice day, regards Mitza
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Wow Mitza! You must be getting in great shape biking so much. Congrats!
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Wish it would be true, hehe. I’m also visiting the gym twice a week for 3 hours and I still don’t look like Arnold Schwarzenegger. Maybe it’s better like that, our flat is small :))
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Ha, ha. I’m glad you don’t look like Arnold! 🙂
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Nearly😀
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LOL
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Sounds like a great day Brad! Filled with happiness 🙌🏽💖🐶
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Yes Isis, it was a little slice of heaven. 💖🐶
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Lovely images of a playful summer in your poem Brad, I’m glad you had a playful day 🙂
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Thanks Andrea. It’s always nice to get out and play. 🙂
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A perfect poem and philosophy to live by during the Dog Days of August ~ play as often as possible in the sun, for another winter will be upon us before we know it. Your words match the painting perfectly, as if you are reading its mind. Cheers to a great weekend ahead.
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Ha, ha. I’m no dog whisperer, although I bet that would be another fun form of play! 🙂 To summer fun….
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AND you are wearing heart shaped glasses, riding your bike, feet straight in front of you… nodding your head… enjoyment is who we are! Much love x Barbara x
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I like your vision! 🙂
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Thank you for sharing this Brad ~ it comes across to me as so natural and a part of your fun, regular experience 🙂 The dog is super cute! Bike riding! Oh, as soon as I can… meanwhile other ways… of play. Bike riding is such a great idea.
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Yes, play should be a natural part of who we are and what we do, but too many of us get caught up the routines of life.
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The picture is so so cute 💟💟
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Agreed. Thanks Himali.
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Wish you a wonderful week ahead, Brad 😊
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Thanks Himali. Enjoy your adventure!
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I so agree with you about the value of playfulness. Best approach to nearly any aspect or event in life.
There was even an ancient period in Japan when the court nobles cultivated play as so essential to living the good life, they refused to say, “My uncle has died”, preferring “My uncle is playing at being dead”.
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Thanks Paul. I like the quote and the post your wrote in response.
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I just now posted some stuff on play that was inspired by your post. You can find it here:
https://cafephilos.blog/2018/08/20/late-night-thoughts-playfulness-profound-thoughts-getting-laid-august-20-2018/
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Dear Brad, you do not know how much reading your words brought a smile.. Keep that Dance in your step my friend and the Song in your Heart.. and the Silliness in every adventure.. For you are discovering the Joys of Letting Go….
Loved the image also.. so cute..
Keep finding the Fun in every step you take dear Brad.. 🙂
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Thank you dear Sue. Your comments just brought a big smile to my face and heart. Thank you for the lovely reflection. ❤
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Always a delight to catch up here with you Brad.
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Agreed. Thanks Sue.
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Enjoy the ride without a destination in mind….love it!
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Thanks Bel. Happy wandering!
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Always 😊
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That’s a charming picture, made me smile too 🙂 and silliness is good for us!
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Thanks Helen. Happy Dog Days! 🙂
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This is so cute OMG ! The dogs in the video below had some good dog days too lol Check it out & see for yourself!
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Thanks Niya. That’s a fun video and a unique act of kindness to play music for the dogs in a shelter.
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Stunning Brad and so nice to just be to yourself. Loved the dog and his big spectacles.
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Thanks Kamal. Sometimes I remember to play. Woof. 🙂
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Great I have a golden retriever and she is a darling, Brad. We have named her Amber
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Nice. I bet Amber helps you play. 🙂
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Oh yes a darling Brad my daughter is mad about her and she has so many soft toys to play with
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This is a very cute print of a dog! I really enjoy the heart glasses it’s adorable! I agree it does want you to play more and get out more. 🙂
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Thanks and welcome Musa.
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Thanks for sharing your relaxing day with us. I agree that the bike rides are relaxing. Also, that picture of the dog is very cute!
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Thanks and welcome Chloe. I hope you create some relaxing fun this week.
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This picture is very nice! Thank you for sharing!
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You’re welcome and thanks for playing along. 🙂
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