Trash pick-up

YC joined the pups and me for a short short trip.

Two neighborhood dogs were out AGAIN. Fortunately one stays in his yard as we scurry past and caution him to stay back. Another ran towards us, but realized he was out numbered and out-sized. No chihuahua should take on two Labradors, even if they are sweet and placid as Paddy and Scruffy.

We saw a stranger in the park, first at a distance and then walking our way. We decided it best to intersect on the main street, not in the deserted park. I recognized him when he drew abreast of us and we exchanged our 'Good mornings."

We visited with a neighbor walking the family schnauzer. He is old and grey and failing. It breaks my heart. But he has had a blessed doggy life in a family that cared for and about him. [How else would you describe his wonderful life?]

And we gathered some of the trash we passed along our trek. It is a recycling day and so the nasty detritus of the neighborhood won't be brought into my kitchen recycling area...it will go immediately into the bags in the car and thence to the containers at the recycling center (on Dump Road - how appropriate!). Well, that is my reminder that it is time to get chores done before the heat of the day.

Rain still promised for the week.


The Count:

5 (mostly beer) cans
8 (mostly water) plastic bottles