Friday, January 18, 2008

middle aged...

Hey folks. I'm a bit down today. Yesterday I had a birthday... my 6th. So that's it. I'm officially middle aged. Mama didn't make too much of a scene, but she did keep reminding me all day, and she laughed right in my face and said "half way there" with such glee. And she laughed at my pimple. Yep, I'm middle aged and I still have pimples. What's up with that?
So what's so bad about being middle aged? Well, what have I achieved so far in my life? I have never had a real relationship with a boy dog, I don't have any puppies to love me, and in fact I don't think I will have any puppies, and I don't even have a career. Most people think I'm completely worthless. I try to keep my people happy and warm, but I have to admit that I'm really a self centred pug. I am addicted to the world of sense pleasures (belly rubs especially). I can't even meditate without falling asleep. I don't know how to be a better pug, and I think it's going to be all downhill from here.
I criticize the Bubbles, but in truth I pity her. She has known many other dogs, and has had countless pug puppies. But her breeders stole them all and sold them for a profit. How cruel is that? And then they tossed her aside, and left her endlessly looking for her babies, grooming anyone who sits within reach. I don't think she'll ever be happy.
This life is full of suffering for us. I've been throwing a pity party for myself, but I shouldn't be so shallow. There are many dogs out there who have it worse than me. I will count my blessings.
  • I have good people
  • Cheese
  • Tiny tennis balls make me happy
  • Mama is clumsy and gravity makes food fall
  • I'm not as old as Bubbles
  • Seattle Pug Rescue looks out for my best interests
  • Walks in the park
  • Cheese

May all beings be happy, may all beings be at ease

5 comments:

bear said...

hey pug:

this is bud riley. i have a two-legged that works at the same place your pillow does.

just wanted to second your thing on cheese. it's the best.

They call me Mimi said...

Nice to meet you bud! You're a big yellow dog with a long snoot, aren't you? I think I saw you on facebook.
Of course it's all about the cheese. We just smelled a new kind that's the best ever - Gruyere! It's stinky cheesey heaven. Mama hasn't let us try it yet, but the smell... mmm... Have you tried it? or do you like "american"?

krl2pt0 said...

hey mimi:

yep, that's me. i got web presence, as they say.

haven't tried that smelly cheese (my dad hordes that one for himself). i kinda like that swiss stuff, but for the life of me can't figure out who takes all those round bites out before i get to it.

what about cookies - do you get peanut butter cookies? almost as good as cheese.

br

They call me Mimi said...

Hi Bud, how're you doing?
I don't get peanut better cookies cos mama hates peanuts and especially their butter. But she makes us carob-banana-oat wooffles and carob brownies too. She used to give us tuna garlic treats but papa couldn't tolerate Bubbles' garlic-fish farts. Maybe I should post the recipes...

krl2pt0 said...

hey mimi:

garlic-fish farts....oohhh could i have some fun with those. bet bubbles cleared the room, huh?

dad's takin' me to howe's farm today. it's a dog park in port orchard w/a barn, big open field, woods and lots of water and mud to roll in.

when we get home, i'm askin' for woofles.

br