Wasilla today: Three dogs act tough from the other side of the fence; Alaska awaits; car crash. Kalib moves out, part 3: Lisa amuses him with the big, red, inflatable ball
Monday, December 7, 2009 at 4:03AM ;)
As I went walking today, these three dogs bravely threatened me from the safety of the other side of the fence.
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Oh, was he angry!
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"You're damn lucky there's a fence between us!" he barked.
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And then I came to the muzzled dog, who bluff-charged me, then, growling, barking, ran a couple of circles around me, threatening that he would rip me to pieces, if only he wasn't wearing this muzzle!
But you know what? I don't believe any of these dogs. They just act tough, because they think they've got to. Take away the fence, take away the muzzle and they will be whimpering and wagging their tails lowly.
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The good thing about living in Wasilla is that, even when you are trapped in a rut like I am right now and you are stuck in the midst of the overrun, wantonly developed, much-marred valley and town and you can't get out and do anything, all you have to do is just lift up your eyes and... there's Alaska, lifting itself up and stretching out in every direction.
Quiet, beautiful, harsh and still.
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I can't tell you how good it feels - just to know Alaska is all around you.
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As I neared my house, I saw that there are been an accident on the corner of Lucille and Seldon. It did not look that bad, but there was an ambulance, so I don't know.
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They flagged me right through and I didn't have to wait at all. Maybe there are some people doing a lot of waiting, right now - maybe these kids, being ushered into the truck. I don't know.
Just another one of life's dramas that one passes by every day, sometimes seeing, sometimes not, not knowing how it happened, never knowing the outcome.
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Now, back to Friday night, when Kalib moved out. You will recall that he was screaming and crying, but Lisa helped to cheer him up with this ball. He then followed his mother into the kitchen, but soon turned back toward Lisa and the ball.
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He grabbed it and threw it to her.
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As she propped herself up on the ball, he began to push his way beneath her.
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He emerged with a smile on his face.
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Then she lay flat on the floor and he put the ball on her ankles.
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He rolled the ball up her legs.
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She juggled it on her feet. You will notice a fog over Kalib. That is because as I was taking another picture of him, he reached out and smeared my lens with his finger.
Reader Comments (7)
It seems to be a really nice house.. I love the wood paneling on the wall and the detail on the ceiling.. Congratulations to your son and daughter in law.. :)
There is a link on my blog that gabbas everywhere should have. Go Bill.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WINoMDOSfWg
Bill, for some reason I feel like you might enjoy this song by Susan Boyle titled "Up to the Mountain". My husband & I thoroughly enjoy reading your blog daily. Thank you and take good care!!
bill, just caught up with your posts today. sad the kids are moving out. you caught the joy and the sadness in your photos. did you see this picture slide show in the times? it's about inuits in greenland. i couldn't wait to send it along:
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2009/12/07/travel/20091207-greenland-slideshow_index.html?8dpc
bill, i left the 9th comment on the ny times story above. this is why i asked for your email address to share a few things w/you - quickly! it's like earlier today when i had to reach my 22-year-old niece at penn state university on facebook! yikes!
Quiet, beautiful, harsh and still. I like that. Sums up the Alaska I know quite perfectly.
"Take away the fence, take away the muzzle and they will be whimpering and wagging their tails lowly."
It is obvious that you have an optimistic outlook on life. As do I. Even though I sometimes sound just the opposite. But I'm afraid I still would not like to meet up with that angry dog without a barrier between us. Some dogs are not friendly at all. On the other hand, while we were delivering Meals today to the elderly, I saw two of the sweetest dogs I've ever seen and I wished I could have taken them home with us. One wanted to do that, but I had to gently push her back inside the door as I left. I would like to have a dog like that little one today. I think Kalib would like those two little dogs. He should have one. I should take my camera next time to show you what kind of dog to buy for Kalib. (big smile here)