Landing in LA this last time I had one mission on my mind. I was determined to see the only creature on this earth that cries when he sees me, loves me unconditionally and appreciates every minute I spend with him. He is my BFF - a German shepherd named Buddy. As I made my way up to the San Gabriel valley to visit him, I was informed by the rental car radio about the tragedy that was unfolding out in San Bernardino that day and the manhunt that was taking place trying to track down those who could commit such a senseless act. It just really brought home the point that anything can happen anywhere at anytime and this world we live in isn’t what it used to be. It’s such a sad reality check but I’ve come to realize that we can’t live our lives in fear. Acts like this remind us that we need to hold close what is dear and let the people in our lives who mean something know that they matter. Always say what you mean and mean what you say. Actions speak volumes and when you can back them up with words; it makes the impact of words that much more meaningful. Life is a precious, priceless gift that can be taken at any moment and we need to be ready for that next chapter. Anyway, when I finally arrived on the doorstep to see Buddy he didn’t bark. It was almost as if he knew I was coming. Instead he cried. It took him about 10 minutes to stop crying and calm himself down. He knows when I show up, it’s always just for him and it’s going to be all about him. I can’t thank my ex enough for being kind enough to let me spend time with Buddy on those rare occasions when I have the time. It’s been a few months since I last saw him and I always wish I had more time. As usual the visit ended with tears. Pets truly are precious and good for the soul. I think dogs especially can teach us humans some important lessons. We should strive to live more like they do: Living in the moment, not questioning the past and loving with no boundaries. If we could just be but half of what dogs believe us humans to be, this world would be certainly be a much better place.
On my way back to return the rental car, I caught the beautiful sunset while driving down the 605. Wish I could’ve been at the beach to capture it but I managed to sneak in a few shots along the freeway. Thank you LA! See you again hopefully soon.
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