When I woke up, I had no idea today would be full of so many surprises. It's funny how they're all sort of inter-related.1. While out grabbing a sandwich for lunch, I saw a bear! Yes, a real, live bear! For a city slicker like myself, this is a HUGE DEAL! I think it was a cub, but it was still big. It came out of a clearing, onto a residential street in Sierra Madre (I was driving in my car). He was black, furry, and, at least as tall as I. He wandered in the street for a bit, then climbed a wall into someone's yard. Thank goodness that wasn't my yard! The whole episode only lasted a few minutes, but it sure got my adreneline pumpin'!
2. I helped out my friend Kim by keeping an eye on her puppy. This used to be my mom's dog, but having a puppy is a big job -- too big for my mom. So, while
you may know her as Halo, her new name is Fluffy (their 6 year old named her). You know what they say. . .A rose by any other name. . .While we were out for our walk, we encountered another dog. A big dog. In my mind, I'm thinking, What should I do? Do I pick up Fluffy? Fortunately, the other dog owner cut across the grass to give us both plenty of space. Well, when little Miss Fluffy took one look at the other dog, she got aggressive -- she took an aggressive posture and actually growled! I was shocked! Fluffy is not a punk!
you may know her as Halo, her new name is Fluffy (their 6 year old named her). You know what they say. . .A rose by any other name. . .While we were out for our walk, we encountered another dog. A big dog. In my mind, I'm thinking, What should I do? Do I pick up Fluffy? Fortunately, the other dog owner cut across the grass to give us both plenty of space. Well, when little Miss Fluffy took one look at the other dog, she got aggressive -- she took an aggressive posture and actually growled! I was shocked! Fluffy is not a punk!3. After her walk, Fluffy and I headed to a new sandwich shop. I befriended the 
owner a few weeks ago and said I'd be back. Because of the bear sighting, I tether Fluffy to the door handle so I can keep an eye on her while I order. When word spreads about the bear sighting, the owner insisted I pick her up and bring her inside. (After our run-in with the dog, I think Fluffy may have kicked some bear @%$). Once inside, everyone goes ga-ga over Fluffy. The owner is feeding her bacon (I like bacon, too, but nobody asked me) and one of the patrons, an artist, wants to know if she can photograph Fluffy for a line of cards she's working on. Oh, and get this, she happens to notice my nicely pedicured toes and asks if she can photograph them, too. I am not making this up!
owner a few weeks ago and said I'd be back. Because of the bear sighting, I tether Fluffy to the door handle so I can keep an eye on her while I order. When word spreads about the bear sighting, the owner insisted I pick her up and bring her inside. (After our run-in with the dog, I think Fluffy may have kicked some bear @%$). Once inside, everyone goes ga-ga over Fluffy. The owner is feeding her bacon (I like bacon, too, but nobody asked me) and one of the patrons, an artist, wants to know if she can photograph Fluffy for a line of cards she's working on. Oh, and get this, she happens to notice my nicely pedicured toes and asks if she can photograph them, too. I am not making this up! 4. While at the sandwich shop, I realize I don't have enough cash for my order 
and they don't take debit cards. I tell the guy to just give me one sandwich (sorry, Tim). When the owner found out I didn't have enough, she insisted I take both sandwiches and just pay for them the next time I visited. This is what I love about small communities -- shop owners know/trust their customers! BTW, the chicken salad sandwich was really good -- not too much dressing and it even had grapes in it!
and they don't take debit cards. I tell the guy to just give me one sandwich (sorry, Tim). When the owner found out I didn't have enough, she insisted I take both sandwiches and just pay for them the next time I visited. This is what I love about small communities -- shop owners know/trust their customers! BTW, the chicken salad sandwich was really good -- not too much dressing and it even had grapes in it!When I woke up today, who knew such adventure was in my future -- puppies, a modeling gig, trusting shop owner, and bears. Oh, my! I love my life!
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