Prescience: noun: knowledge of things before they exist or happen; foreknowledge; foresight.
MAX
On numerous occasions throughout my life, too numerous to write about on this short blog, I have imagined an event before it existed. Earlier this week was another one of those times.
I was coming to the end of my bike ride, the first one I had done in quite a while. As I always do, I exit off of the main road and into the local shopping centre, just to get away from the traffic. Prior to rolling around the corner of the grocery store, I had this strong feeling that I would see Max, and lo and behold, there he was, along with his owner Richard, and Richard's friend Howard. In fact, I had imagined all three of them, and then, there they were with Max wagging his tail, and Richard and Howard each having what looked like a breakfast burrito. Max must have been happy to see me, because my arrival was enough to tear him away from the smell of the burritos.
I hadn't seen this trio for quite some time, and because I didn't have any pressing engagements, (like I EVER have any pressing engagements), I sat down and had a wonderful visit with them.
Max is a magnificent bonehead, and I did have an offer earlier this year to take care of him for a couple of weeks while his owners went to California, but had to turn them down, as I was already booked for that time slot. Oh well, such is the life of a house/pet sitter. Perhaps in the future, I'll have another opportunity. In the meantime I'll look forward to our chance meetings during my daily ride.
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It's now officially Autumn, and it has been for about 5 weeks. It's without a doubt my favourite season of the year. I honestly don't know why and I certainly don't spend much time pondering the reason(s), but rather I just enjoy it while it lasts. This might be the only subject that my dear old mom and I disagreed upon. She preferred Spring, and the reason she said that she didn't like Autumn was, in her words, "everything is dying." Be that as it may, I still prefer Autumn.
Here are some photos that help reinforce just why it's my favourite season.
And finally, to finish off today's rather short blog, I'll attach a link to a movie trailer for a movie called, "A Dog's Purpose." I am currently reading the book that the movie is based on, and I can highly recommend it for any dog (bonehead) lovers out there.
If this trailer doesn't bring a tear to your eye, then I can't imagine what would. Enjoy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jLOOCADTGs#action=share
living a life of simple acceptance,
Paul
The Thoughtful Wanderer
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