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THINGS I HAVE LEARNED FROM MY DOG...........


1.  Always greet the day with gusto

2.  Enjoy every meal you eat...to the fullest

3.  Ask for love when you need it

4.  Forgive, forgive and then forgive some more 

5.  Take a little rest ~~ everyday

6.  Don't soil your nest

7.  Always appreciate those you love

8.  And last...but not least....bark...ahhh....speak up when you need to

Thank you sweet Sophie for bringing so much joy into our life.




Hugs,

Jo
black and white photo:  Tumbler

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  1. lilybetsNovember 1, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Nature is simple and true, who lives in peace with nature is in peace with God.What a beautiful pretty small peluche as a teacher !

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  2. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresNovember 1, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    When I read the thumbnail on your post, I thought you said "Things I've Learned From My Blog" Ha! Sweet Sophie is a doll. Have a great week. Tammy

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  3. Blessed SerendipityNovember 1, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    So true and your little Sophie is precious!

    xo,
    Danielle

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  4. Carole ReidNovember 1, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Dogs make good teachers if only we take the time to learn their lessons. Sophie is very clever!

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  5. NanaDianaNovember 1, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Man (or woman's) best friend...that understand, and love us, no matter what we say or do. Amazing, isn't it? xo Diana

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  6. VictoriaNovember 1, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    yay!!! so beautiful...such wisdom.. and Sophie is soooo gorgeous...I love when you show pictures of her..she is a beauty!
    Hugs
    Kiki

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  7. Julie MarieNovember 1, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Hi Jo, Sophie is precious!... animals are so much smarter than alot of humans... we can learn so many things from them... "unconditional love"... Tessy gives it to me every day... xoxo Julie Marie

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  8. MulticoloredPiecesNovember 1, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Just happened upon your beautiful blog. Love the title (I just finished a series of posts on grandmothers), and your photography is gorgeous. You put so much thought into your posts. Your conclusions about dogs are right on!
    best from Tunisia,
    nadia

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  9. Vicki/JakeNovember 2, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    No better way to learn all this than from your Sophie. I was blessed to meet her not long ago:) All three of you are in my heart....

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  10. SushNovember 2, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Oh I have a soft spot for sweet pups...our old girl is going on 15 and is struggling...

    They do bring so much to our lives those sweet canines!

    Hugs~

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  11. On Fragile WingsNovember 2, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    How many balls are actually inside the puppies mouth ?

    lol

    great rules to live by.

    hugs Sharon

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  12. Galen PearlNovember 2, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Dogs know how to live, that's for sure!

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  13. AnonymousNovember 2, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Sophie is so beautiful and so wise. I love the lessons she has blessed you with, my friend.

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  14. Norma Soulet (AZArtist)November 2, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Hi Jo,
    Sophie is precious!
    Hugs

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  15. Queenie BelieveNovember 3, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    So true! Our fur babies teach us sooo much.
    Thank you for stopping by my wee blog. :o)
    Your blog is absolutely beautiful... Just like a Calgon take me away moment.
    Have a great day,
    Always, Queenie

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  16. Angela SullivanNovember 4, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    Jo you always give us so much. Your blog is so jam packed full of goodies every time I vist I end up staying so much longer that the time I have alotted. Good job. You always keep us smiling.

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  17. Pam KesslerNovember 5, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    I love the "don't soil your nest" one. Very true.

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  18. A Magical WhimsyNovember 13, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    What a charming post! Dogs are such babies...maybe that is why we love them so much!
    I adore the list of things you have learned from Sophie~
    BTW...from your latest post about your own name...You have an enchanting, elegant name~
    Yes, definitely very French!
    Teresa in California

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  19. Teresa@1800 Farmhouse RdDecember 12, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Soo here is Sophie? Your an absoulute doll, and you sound really, really smart, too. Wouldn't the whole world be so wonderful if we were all as sweet as our pups?

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