Dog Days of Summer

It doesn't take much to make my day really.
And isn't life supposed to be about the simple things as much as the big things (if not more).
This morning as I'm sitting at my desk, a lady walks by with four dogs. Each dog has a twin! This made me do a double take, and then it made me laugh.

Though I still had bed head, no shoes, smudged mascara, I ran out the door with my camera.

I just had to get a picture of this! It made me smile, perhaps it would do the same for others.

And that was Barb's introduction to me: Crazy lady with flat hair, coffee breath, waving camera manically and shouting "Excuse me!"

Barb was kind enough to stop and talk to me. The pugs and one black dog belong to her, the other black dog is temporary while his owner is away.

I have met most of my neighbor's because of my dog (usually by passing each other on dog walks, though there is the occasional "SORRY!" when I'm not paying attention to him when we're in the backyard). And I've discovered that much as people bond over sports teams, animal lovers are always willing to stop and chat.

So to Barb and her brood for making me smile (and it was a bit of a stressful morning), and to all the dog lovers who know that it only takes a wag of a tail to make your day...Cheers!