READING, DUSTING...LAZY, LAZY, LAZY

         

All I really wanted to do today was curl up on the couch with Kuma beneath my wondrous quilt and read my book. I started out that way after I attended my fitness class, prepared both my lunch and dinner and ate my lunch. Unfortunately, it didn’t take long for my I-pad to indicate it needed to be charged. I kept reading until finally, the screen went black. It’s plugged in and charging as I type.

          So, I had to do something with myself. I decided I would dust my bedroom, not that it needed it…hah!!! I gathered up my equipment and worked for a while to make the reddish-black furniture look reddish-black as opposed to gray. I also removed, dusted and replaced all the various things I had sitting around the room. I attempted to remember when I last did this and hate to admit it may have been in mid-September of last year. Shame on me, but really, I hate to dust and it’s not like I have daily or even monthly visitors in my bedroom.

          After that I sat down to look at a magazine I was given by my nail person…I asked to borrow and she gave. I found myself wondering who reads these magazines anymore. It was Good Housekeeping and I found little of value on any of the pages. I’m sure a young woman just starting out would have found the decorating, cooking, and skin-care tips all helpful and fascinating. Still, it’s pretty much the same stuff I read when I was that young woman. Funny how everything changes but it all stays the same.

          Tonight is Kuma’s third training class. I’d like to skip this too, but how will he learn stuff if I don’t learn what it is I need to teach him. We practiced down this week and walking on a leash. He did well with both exercises although unless I’m leading with a treat, he doesn’t want to do down. I wonder if he’ll eventually do “down” without being led by a treat between my fingers.

          According to the booklet, we’re going to work on “Take it, Leave it, and Drop it.” I think we have an advantage when it comes to these lessons since we’ve been doing something similar only I use “Bring it.” I know we definitely will need to work on drop it and leave it. Still, Kuma is a smart puppy and I’m sure we’ll master those in no time.

          The weatherman indicates tomorrow and Friday are supposed to be sunny. Even though it was sunny just yesterday, I’m ready for more sun. If that’s the case, Kuma and I will be out and about enjoying the day.