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
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
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
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
I'm feeling better. No more headache.
Summer knows I'm feeling perkier so she is ready to play.
It was grocery shopping morning but I found time for my favorite dog.
This afternoon I will be back to phone banking.
Will be starting on the 350 Prop 50 postcards when they arrive tomorrow. I told the grandkids that I would bake cookies if they would come out for a postcard party.
Toasty warm day here on the north coast of California. Summer says this is not fur coat weather.
Good thing she can stay in the shade. I added a few ice cubes to her water bowls.
Sending love from our house to yours.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon
A very concerned Summer monitors proceedings as her hedgehog loses a squeaker. All of Summer's toys are silent mostly so she won't wake up her pal when he is getting a restorative nap.
Somehow this toy squeaked by, literally, when it joined her menagerie.
Summer delivered her friend and waited patiently to take it back to the toy basket no worse for wear but quieter.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon
Summer cracks me up.
She goes from happiest dog ever to this in the blink of an eye.
The one, only one, neighbor who walks by everyday is the sole recipient of this look. She knows I don't allow her to bark at him but she makes sure that he understand that he is to stay on the other side of the property line.
Summer's expressions don't leave room for doubt how she feels.
As soon as he is out of sight she wiggles over to me for some pets and belly rubs all smiles again.
Funny dog.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon
Summer will be three years old this month.
The thought occurred to me that many of you have been following her since she joined our family.
There have been successes, mishaps and many lessons learned these three years.
So, for all of you who have stuck with us and helped us learn how to be a good home for Summer we thank you and Summer thanks you.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon
