There are two recliners in our living room. Maybe we should have three.
Every morning poor Summer has to beg for someone to share their chair with her.
If she just settled for her big round dog bed or the sofa she might get cold and lonely.
That would be very sad.
When Summer's pal sat on the edge of his chair before scooting back she saw her opportunity and took the back seat. Summer is quick.
These sweet cuddles set the tone for our whole day.
We are thankful Summer is part of our family and that her loving instincts are absolutely right on every time.
Good morning, Mastodon.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon
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I send thanks to the buyer from Maryland who purchased a framed print of
Gathering Thoughts -- https://2-steve-henderson.pixels.com/featured/gathering-thoughts-steve-henderson.html?product=framed-print
May the artwork take you to a grand and perfect summer day at the beach.
#art #artwork #mastoart #fediart #buyintoart #ayearforart #ocean #beach #summer #oregon #vacation #nature #blue #aqua #woman #beauty #peace #artist #sale #pnw #sundress #happy #sun #sunshine #water #wading #joy
Guess what good dog talked me into taking her on an adventure?
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon
🐧🌙 In #Iceland's Westman Islands, entire families stay up all night during "puffling season" to rescue baby #puffins confused by town lights.
This century-old #tradition saves up to 7,000 pufflings each #summer. Light #pollution disrupts the natural navigation that guides these young #birds to sea, so the community collects lost birds in cardboard boxes and releases them from clifftops.
👉 Learn more: https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/puffling-patrol-wild-hope-vestmannaeyjar-iceland?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=new_content&utm_content=puffling_patrol
#tksst #video #animals #babies #biology #conservation #kids #nature #science
Summer is staying put while she waits for a special treat. She knows she isn't to move until I wave to her. Occasionally, I break a piece of string cheese into small pieces and hide them. Today she had to use her nose to find the most tricky hiding places. There is no fooling Summer. She finds her little pieces of favorite treat in record time.
Today we will gather up green waste to take to the transfer station.
No shortage of exciting happenings on our little house on a hill.
Good morning, Mastodon.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon
Sunflowers are at their peak right now 🌻 Each bloom turning toward the sun, radiating warmth and late summer beauty. Their golden glow feels like nature’s way of holding onto sunshine just a little longer.
https://rebeccaherranen.com/featured/emerging-beauty-of-the-sunflower-rebecca-herranen.html
#Sunflower #Summer #Nature #Photography #Flowers #flower #FlowerFriday #buyintoart #ayearforart #photo #wallart #art #mastoart #GiftLink #gift #decor #happy #sunny
We were on the trail anyway so when Summer said she wanted to swim I just couldn't deny her.
My hesitation was because she saw the groomer yesterday.
I decided what the heck we could chuck her in the shower at home.
So swimming and diving commenced.
Summer was in fine form.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon
Found a glorious wildflower field near Chappell field in #BlueKnobStatePark, #Pavia, #PA, a few weeks back. I wandered around in there with the camera and felt like I'd gone to heaven!!! Found this sweet Great Spangled Fritillary who was kind enough to pose for me for a while!
At my website as lots of great wall art options, puzzles, coffee mugs and more: https://lois-bryan.pixels.com/featured/the-great-spangled-fritillary-lois-bryan.html
#art #giftideas #butterflies #fritillaries #bugs #insects #summer #sunshine #photography #NotAi #LoisBryan
We've been getting quite a few hummingbirds at the feeders lately. I think I post this every year, but I can't get over how they battle.
#maine #summer #hummingbirds
#maine #summer #hummingbirds
Summer is feeling fine.
She took a couple of sick days but says she is ready to rumble this morning.
I told her that we have lettuce to plant in the garden and squash plants to dig up to put in our green waste pile.
Cardboard needs to be recycled, too.
She said to bring it on.
It's probably better to see how she does at home before we head back out on the trail.
Good morning, Mastodon.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon
I'm not sure what it is that prompted this look but it looks intense to me.
Eventually she will tell me what's up.
She always does.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon
Tranquil dawn on the Florida coast, soft pastel light paints the sky in shades of lavender and rose. A lone fisherman stands at the edge of the surf, casting into the calm sea as shorebirds scatter along the sand. The clouds glow with the first light of day, reflecting across the gentle waves in a serene moment of stillness and beauty.
#art #photography #LandscapePhotography #seascape #fishing #buyintoart #ayearforart #florida #clouds #nature #wildlife #beach #summer
Summer thought a lively adventure would be the best way to celebrate my birthday afternoon.
Her pal wanted to go but decided it was best to stay home and keep warm on this cool foggy day.
We didn't go far or for long but had great fun.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon
It felt good to stand with like minded people to protest this afternoon. I've been flipped off more this past year than the whole rest of my life. Kind of a badge of honor, I think.
A change of scenery with less people, and noise was sounding pretty good by the time we were done.
Summer still needed a good run, so after I got home and changed into my beach going clothes we took off for the bay.
Just me and Summer.
The weather is beautiful, and we found a quiet spot by the water. Without four wheel drive it was a bit of a hike, but that's just what we needed.
Lots of wildlife around including a coyote who took me by surprise. We must not have been that interesting, so after giving us the once over, it was gone again, disappearing like it was never there.
Summer unfazed proceded to have some serious fun.
Not just a little, but a lot.
#Summer ##DogsOfMastodon
A late but sincere thanks to my 8/23/2025 #FineArtAmerica client from Greenwich, CT. for their purchase of a framed and matted print of one of my personal favorites, "Greenwich Point." Enjoy!
At my website: https://lois-bryan.pixels.com/featured/greenwich-point-lois-bryan.html
And at Fine Art America: https://fineartamerica.com/featured/greenwich-point-lois-bryan.html
#art #giftideas #GreenwichPoint #Connecticut #digitallyhandpainted #summer #LoisBryan #beach #sky #LongIslandSound #sailboats #Greenwich #Ct #BuyIntoArt
Physical therapy early to start off my day. Summer hung around the whole time to monitor my progress and lick my face if their was a window of opportunity.
My husband decided that come hell or high water the three of us were walking together today. I had my concerns but we agreed to go slow and I brought a five gallon bucket along that I could flip over to make an impromptu seat if he needed one. I told him I was carrying it to pick up trash. We ended up using it for both purposes.
Summer loves family walks even when raindrops are falling on our heads.
We had a good time with no mishaps or even one sad face.
Happy Monday, Mastodon.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon
I send thanks to the buyer from Texas who purchased a greeting card of
Lincoln City Beach -- https://2-steve-henderson.pixels.com/featured/lincoln-city-beach-steve-henderson.html?product=greeting-card
May the artwork transport both you and the person to whom you send the card to a perfect day on the beach.
#art #artwork #beach #ocean #travel #mastoart #fediart #buyintoart #vacation #summer #oregon #sand #nature #sea #artist #painting #peace #fun #escape #explore #discover #sale
Regularly someone from our Mastodon community says that photos of Summer bring them a moment of happiness.
Today I mentioned to her that she brings smiles to people she will most likely never meet in real life.
Just in case she gets tired of my camera in her face I wanted her to know it is worth me pestering her.
She says she is totally on board because she has extra love to go around.
#Summer
Summer mentioned that she was feeling svelte this morning. She is right.
Since her annual visit to the vet we have been trying to help her drop five pounds.
The doctor says she will be healthier and more comfortable at her ideal weight. Less treats and more exercise is the only way it seems.
Today was weigh in day and and she is two pounds lighter.
Being a dog mom is just like being a mom, mom.
Good morning, Mastodon.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon
What to do when Summer says it's time to connect with all things wise and wonderful through guided meditation?
She will be the guide of course.
Since Summer is pretty much always right I said lead away.
We worked on our breathing and totally tuned out the chaos churning all around us. We listened to the quiet.
She says that love, kindness and compassion are the focus for these few moments.
So together our little family finds our inner peace courtesy of our resident curator of good feels, Summer.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon
#KeyPIC SPECIAL | #Summer Pockets #碧蓝航线
by おとう（twi: @otou21 ）
https://x.com/i/status/1842515951549608389
https://t.bilibili.com/985045990549487632
Summer and her pal are sharing her orange ball.
I've never met a more gentle dog.
Now to figure out breakfast.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon
As summer gives way to fall, sunflowers linger in the warm light, framing a rustic adobe doorway in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The weathered wood and earthen walls tell stories of time and tradition, while the blooms stand tall as a final farewell to the season. A perfect meeting of nature’s fleeting beauty and the enduring charm of the Southwest. 🌻🏜️
https://rebeccaherranen.com/featured/new-mexico-rustic-gate-with-sunflowers-rebecca-herranen.html
#photography #summer #southwest #art #wallart #buyintoart #nature #newmexico #photo #mastoart #travel #rustic
I send thanks to the buyer from Ohio who purchased a coffee mug of
Peaceful Stream -- https://stevehendersonart.com/featured/peaceful-stream-steve-henderson.html?product=coffee-mug
May you enjoy many moments of quiet contemplation as you use this mug.
#art #artwork #summer #landscape #nature #mastoart #fediart #buyintoart #ayearforart #USA #washington #water #stream #coffee #mug #sale #gift #peace #calm #outside #outdoors #hiking #camping #artist
I told Summer that our chore list is long today. I knew that if I was going to squeeze in time to protest we were going to have to get creative.
So we decided to make an early run to the beach before coffee or breakfast.
She promised to stay out of the salt water so we could get by with an easy clean up. The bay side was foggy, so we veered left instead of right, which felt better anyway, and headed to the ocean.
She ran for an hour before we hurried home to cook and clean.
Summer is a happy dog on this perfectly beautiful morning.
Good morning, Mastodon.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon
