Do you give kisses and do your parents like them?
Ruby's Answer: I love to give kisses. Daddy takes them as part of being a dog owner. Mommy takes a little but thinks they are gross.
Featuring the exploits of Ruby Rose, Foley Monster's Tails From Rainbow Bridge, and co-starring Angels Pocket and River Song. We always try to leave you between a laugh and a tear
Do you give kisses and do your parents like them?
Ruby's Answer: I love to give kisses. Daddy takes them as part of being a dog owner. Mommy takes a little but thinks they are gross.
Kolchak, the Night Stalker, slowly ate dinner with his Mother, Jodi. There was something unsaid between them.
Kolchak and his mom were more partners than a dog and Mom. We first met him and his brother Felix on Doggyspace, where they posted fun blogs and comments. They were the food experts in the group. Mother Jodi guided my parents through Pocket's tummy troubles and suggested Blue Basics, which Mom's dogs have eaten ever since.
Being with Kol and his mom back then was like being a high school teammate of Michael Jordan; they were destined for better things, and soon it was bye-bye Doggyspace: They were airborne.
First came the blog Kolchak's Kitchen, where he posted his recipes, but that was only the beginning, and within a short time, Kol's Notes was born, a dog lifestyle page with informed blogs, advice, and products. (I wanted to call it Poop.)
Felix went to the Bridge to set up a lifestyle spot for angels, which I often frequent. Meanwhile, Kol stayed on the mortal side, spending 16 years as his mom's muse, happiness, and, at times, reason for living.
But that night, they both knew it was time for Kol to leave. He had been borrowing heartbeats for years. The only thing that kept him on the mortal side was not knowing how to say goodbye.
It was his mom who, despite a breaking heart, told Kol it was okay if he went. He nodded and, after dinner, went to his room to pack his bag. He hid it behind the couch and climbed into bed with his mom until she was asleep.
He then stood on four legs, kissed her, and gently jumped out of bed. He left behind his toys, collar, and leash; all he needed was his soul and the love she gave him. With a breaking heart, he stole away through her window.
As he slowly floated down his walkway into the road, the feral animals lined the street in tribute to Kol. The ghosts at the river, who had resued to cross over, nodded sadly at him as he passed and cursed the rain.
Kol floated on the river, which led to the Pacific, and then the River of Life, which carried him to the Bridge. He slowly crossed it, went up the stairs, and stopped on Hobo's Landing, greeted by thousands of dogs he had touched in his life, led by his brother Felix.
I have heard that you stay alive on the mortal side for as long as you are remembered.
I think Kol touched so many lives; he will be immortal on both sides of the Bridge.
Kol is home now, young and free. At the same time, Mother Jodi's home is empty, without Kol's constant heartbeat, mischievous soul, and insurmountable spirit, proving the most challenging thing about transitioning is being the survivor.
The house, the land, and the entire mortal side are lessened now by Kol's absence.
But in the sky, his star shines brightly, pointing to what out of grief and into new love.
Kol's Notes is now Kol's star.
But, to me, he always was.
Once again, Angel Sammys and Teddys Pawetaton have provided us with a photo for Poetry Thursday.
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I was going to be a great meal for Jake
His mom had made chocolate cake
Then his mother got his attention with a snap
If he wanted cake he would have to eat this crap
Jake let out a sigh
To cover that he wanted to cry
The cake was right there on the counters
He had defied her before but never been able to summount her
Jake tried moving food around the plate
But his mother would not ababte
His mom said “I want to see that plate clean.”
Especially anything that is bland and green
When his mom turned around Jake had a thought
And he called over his dog Spot
“I am going to give you my dinner
Its what all dogs want, you lucky winner.”
“I don’t think so, good buddy,” Spot said
“But I would rather eat stale kibble instead
That stuff look gross
And would make me gassy, and wreak havoc with my blood glucose.”
Jake had to eat supper, he hadn’t any choice
He ate the food and when finished did rejoice
It was time for the cake, hopefully a big slice
He was about to be in desert paradise
Jake took a big bite of cake
But only one slight he did take
Because it was not chocolate cake but carrot
And man did it taste like shit
Where is your favorite spot in the house?
In Mommy's recliner, on her left side, I can snuggle up and feel safe.
Do you give kisses and do your parents like them? Ruby's Answer: I love to give kisses. Daddy takes them as part of being a dog owner....