In case you hadn’t noticed, What a Difference a Cloud Makes is my third title in a row that’s a play on a song. I think the weather made me do it.
ELBEE I don’t know if I’m impressed or horrified.
Speaking of songs, this morning my packet of Truvia said “SHARE YOUR VOICE.” Does that mean there’s still hope for my singing even though I’m tone deaf?
ELBEE No!
I complained so much about the heat, I really want to celebrate the break in the weather. I had almost forgotten how much fun it is to go for a walk with the dogs without having to worry about the hot sidewalk and the sun. Plus everyone seems so much friendlier and happier.
ELBEE That’s because they’re not sweating and on the verge of heat stroke.
For the past few days, Doug has been walking Gus 
and I’ve been taking Stanley and Henry out together. With two dogs that size next to me, I have lots of interesting encounters.
One man said, “Oh you have ponies.” A couple of people looked a little surprised and said “Good for you.”
ELBEE That was an age crack.
A quiet, older Russian man who smiles when we pass each other, made a heart sign with his hands and softly told me, “I’ve seen them five times. They make me very happy.”
My friend Linda, a true dog lover, was driving by when she saw me with the “ponies.” She stopped and came over. I knew that she had been going through a very rough time and hoped that Stanley and Henry could help.
One of her two beloved older dogs passed recently. Then three days later her other dog went missing. Despite her best efforts, she hasn’t been able to locate him. It’s almost as if he has gone in search of his best buddy.
Stanley and Henry immediately sensed her distress. Dogs may not be able to articulate what they’re feeling, but they are so incredibly intuitive. They began leaning on her and nuzzling her, encouraging her to pet them.
At one point they took a break to wrestle, something they do when they’re really trying to get your attention. Then they went right back to comforting her.
They may be big and energetic but they were very gentle. Henry even gave her a soft kiss on the face. They could feel Linda’s pain and were doing their best to make it go away. There is nothing like the unconditional therapy we receive from our wonderful animals.
Linda put it beautifully when she messaged me, “Kisses to Stanley and Henry, my two healers.”
