The last few years, we’ve been in the midst of a brutal drought coupled with summers that have been hotter than hot. We’ve had to keep a very careful eye on our water usage, since our water is supplied solely by our own well. It’s enough to make you wonder now and then why we live out here.
But then you have a day like today…a day in mid-January when the creek, while it’s not running, has water from yesterday’s rain and the temperatures are warm enough for a dip, if you’re Irie and Tiki.
And, once again, our dogs remind us how important it is to get away from the computers and enjoy the day…
Paris Permenter is the award-winning co-author, with John Bigley, of over 30 pet and travel books including The Healthy Hound Cookbook and Texas with Dogs, both available through Simon and Schuster. Paris is also a member of the Dog Writers Association of America.
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