This morning all dogs went into the back yard. Greta stood on the porch barking at birds; Liesl roamed looking for bugs in the grass; Oscar had his ball clenched in his teeth; Fritz roamed the yard looking for food - any food. This left Bruno who was reclined down the hill in the grass and sunshine. He was in Heaven - soft grass and warm sun. What a life.
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This morning we needed a short run into town. The dogs were moved into the house except Bruno. He chose to lie in the sun and ignore me. I called time and time again. Snore. "Cookie?" I yelled. He stirred slightly. Once again I hollered, "C'mon Bruno, inside, cookie, cookie." This got him.
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He rolled to his 4 ample paws and rotated around, as dachshunds must do to turn corners. Bruno took one step forward then picked up something in the grass. Right away I recognized it as NOT A BALL. What was it? A bird maybe? I stepped into the house and told my wife to get ready to be grossed out.
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Bruno strolled into the house and I could see. It was not a bird. Look at the title of this. Not a cute little mouse, but a big ole rat. It had a 6 inch tail and a big fat body. I told him to put it down. Bruno thought that was wrong, really wrong. None - I say None - of the other dogs gave Bruno and his treat a second glance. They could care less.
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With a slow hand, I grabbed Bruno and lifted him straight up and away from the dead rat. It was a bloody mess. I picked it up and threw it over the fence. Then, Bruno got a cookie. I think he would have rather have the rat.
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The question. Which one killed the rat? Bruno, Oscar....? I have not the slightest. It doesn't really matter I suppose; the rat is dead; the rat carcass is over the fence; and Bruno had his cookie.
A "STONE" is a family word for a personal story or thought, not quite an essay or short story. We moved to central Texas to be near a daughter. We are down to only one wirehair dachshund - Sadie. (Goodbye in 2021 to Oscar the ball boy and Bruno the larger twin) & my wife -- penned by a retired Texas H.S. band director - just nonsense thoughts unrelated to each other or anything other than what's happening and comments.
Monday, November 11, 2013
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