Monte doesn’t get concerned about elections. He also doesn’t fuss about age, beauty, money, or most of the other stuff his human friends get twisted up about. So I thought, on this day when there’s so much angst, we could all use his wisdom from three years ago. # # # On this trip people […]
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A Dog’s Thoughts About Love
In his last post of our 1500-mile ride along the Mississippi River, Monte shared his observations about love. # # # Becky and Rich talk a lot about love. It confuses me. They tell each other, “I love you,” and they both tell me they love me. Rich says he loves riding his bike. […]
Continue readingMonte Learned About Fear
Five years ago, Monte encountered his first taste of fear. As you’ll see, he was confused. We could all learn something from Monte’s response to fear. # # # We’re in another new place called the South. I don’t know what that means—it’s just another place with unique smells to check out. But I have […]
Continue readingMonte, Throwing Food, And Teamwork
Five years ago we stopped at Lamberts Cafe In Sikeston, Mo. Lambert’s is famous for home-style meals and “throwed rolls.” When you want another roll, you raise your hand and the server tosses it across the room. Monte loved Lambert’s, because lots of folks fumbled their rolls. He wrote about our time in Sikeston. # # # […]
Continue readingMonte Talks About Jobs
About halfway through the Mississippi River journey, Monte reflected on the notion of a job. # # # Last week I told you we’re involved in something called a “project.” I don’t really understand; I don’t think dogs do projects. But I it sounds like something I’d like. Rich and I don’t go to school […]
Continue readingMonte Writes About Work And Play
Folks often refer to Monte as a “working dog.” After reading his thoughts from five years ago during our Mississippi River journey, I’m not sure he’d agree. # # # One thing I really don’t get is the idea of “work” and “play.” Rich and Becky always talk about them like they’re different, but they […]
Continue readingMonte’s Thoughts About Trust
During week 2 of our Mississippi River ride, Monte offered some thoughts about trust. Trust was a big deal on that journey. We were finding our way each day, trusting that God had a path prepared for us and that we’d discover it if we just kept moving. It’s a lesson I don’t always carry […]
Continue readingMonte Writes About Busy
Monte became a blogger on the Mississippi River ride. Turns out he was the most popular feature on the blog, which was sort of hard on my ego. Anyway, he shared his wisdom each week, and I thought it was worth re-posting. So here’s Monte’s first blog from September 15, 2011. # # # Hi. […]
Continue readingDog Years
I’m Monte, and yesterday was my eleventh birthday. I really don’t understand birthdays, because I’m just a dog. I got a few extra treats and some ear scratches, which I enjoyed. The best part of the day, though, was that Rich and I did our first really long run of the year together. I haven’t […]
Continue readingTummy Rubs
Yesterday we visited a new church. I don’t really understand church, but I’m just a dog. But the people were nice, and Becky and Rich had a good time. That’s good enough for me. If you haven’t been here long, I should explain our little secret. I understand everything Becky and Rich say. It doesn’t […]
Continue readingLove With A Wagging Tail
Most of the time I think Monte’s smarter than I am. He’s certainly better behaved and much better at things like trust and forgiveness. I sometimes wonder what’s happening in his brain, and I frequently wish I culd be as relaxed as he is. I dusted off these thoughts from November, 2011, in which Monte […]
Continue readingA People Magnet’s Look At Hope
I think I like Wisconsin. On a lot of our tours Rich rides on roads with traffic. Becky worries about that, but what bothers me is that I don’t get to run with him. When Rich gets ready to ride, I get excited. At home I always get to go along, so it’s really sad […]
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