Ramblings of Rick Rockhill. Pet Food Nutrition Industry Veteran. Public Speaker. Student of life, doing what I love. Following my passions and that which inspire me. Advocate for the health benefits of the human-animal bond, animal nutrition, animal advocacy, awareness of prescription drug abuse and the fentanyl crisis. Home is Palm Springs, California, USA.
Monday, December 20, 2010
The Adventures of Sheldon and Duncan: The Christmas Portrait
Sheldon sat up especially straight- he always tries very hard to please- so much so that he had a serious expression on his face. Duncan, on the other hand was smiling non-stop, and looking around. There I stood, giving all sorts of instructions and commands to the three of them, as if they actually understood my direction. They looked left. They looked right. They switched places. I kept clicking away, hoping for the one perfect photo. After a few minutes they became impatient, and just wanted a break. I insisted we try a few more shots. I could see tails wagging excessively, as if they had all they could do to hold back their excitement.
Then the damn burst. Duncan couldn't hold it in any longer; he darted toward me, tail wagging, smiling broadly. "No-no, Duncan, SIT, SIT" I shouted. He looked at me bewildered. Sheldon remained sitting, but noticeably perturbed by his brothers outburst of emotion. Owen became squirmy and began grooming himself. I fetched some semi-moist dog treats to tempt them into submission. Both dogs were repositioned yet again, and while holding a treat in one hand I began snapping photos. Then the clock chimed- Duncan turned his head. Then an airplane flew overhead- Sheldon looked out the window. It was hopeless. I reviewed the photos captured thus far. Several were blurry. Several were just plain awful. One good one didn't have the kitty in it. One had all three of them, but no one was looking at the camera. ::sigh::
I looked back at my three children and realized they are the best pets for which a guy could ever ask. I smiled at them and called them to me. They were overjoyed with the calling and bounded toward me, licking my face in appreciation. It was then, at that moment I felt the Christmas Spirit. All was well, regardless of who was looking at the camera. We are a family, sharing our own Christmas joy.
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11 comments:
What a lovely picture! Never mind that Owen turned his head away they look perfect :)
That last line says it all... yep, you're a fammily...
What a gorgeous picture!! I cannot believe Owen actually cooperated!!
oh my gosh i LOVE this post rick!!! merry christmas my friend!!!
smiles, bee
xoxoxoxoxoxo
Merry Merry, what a lovely lovely photo!
xo
You know what they say about the best laid plans? It's still an adorable picture.
I saw someone who looked just like you at Starbucks today. I almost asked if it was you, but I knew it couldn't be. It was your twin.
I like the photo, even thought the cat isn't cooperating - but when do they ever?
Merry Christmas, Rick.
Kenju is so right about uncooperative cats! But I still like the picture of your babies very much. I'm afraid if we tried to get a picture of Sammy and Fluffnuts together, it would be just of Fluffnuts walking around and Sammy right behind him, with his nose practically jammed up Fluffers' butt! Yeah, a lovely sight those two are, for sure but they're both our babies and we love 'em, even if they do some rather weird things from time to time.
I wish you and your entire family the merriest of Christmases! Peace and joy.
Very Very sweet, my dear Rick! And true, too! YOU are a Family! And a really dear one!
I WISH YOU AND YOURS A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS, MY DEAR! Have a really beautiful day!
This is so sweet! You have the most awesome and loyal family EVER!
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