Check out K’lee’s and Dale’s entries in the Cosmic Photo Challenge, and learn how to play along. With a theme like Man’s Best Friend (K’lee’s choice for this week), you’d expect a gallery of dogs at their most lovable and disarming, right? Maybe like this?
Mina and Hugh, Sister and Brother, Man’s Best Friends
Or this?
This man’s best friend
Or this?
Nose lick kisses are acceptable ONLY from Man’s Best Friend.
But, no. I think this is the shot to honor Man’s Best Friend during the Halloween season:
Devil Dog Chomping on Happy Face
And then, of course, it is time to honor this Woman’s Best Friend. Not diamonds, as is commonly claimed, but:
Fresh brewed, steaming hot coffee, served this time in a Disneyland Diamond Anniversary mug.
Having survived valve repair surgery and an experimental cardiac bypass at age 5, three years before it was an accepted medical procedure, Susan grew into the size of her overworked and enlarged heart. Maybe she thought she had enough to give it away -- twice. Both times, she had to retrieve the shattered pieces and puzzle them back together. She thanks her Dad for the only advice of his she ever followed to the letter: "Never get married. Learn to take care of yourself." So of course she is a writer. Susan has co-written a YA SciFi novel, and has three more novels in various stages of evolution. She's had several short stories published in other people's anthologies, some of which were contest-related.
Let her tell you a story...
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I visited very soon after you first announced it, and was very happy to see your explanation of its name — I had the same thought about penguins the first time I saw them swimming when I was a kid and they still had a penguin exhibit at the San Diego Zoo. I thought I had followed you then, but I guess I hadn’t. I’ve fixed that. 🙂
I have a close friend whose mother recently died. He inherited her little dog and the dog has made the suffering more bearable. They are remarkable animals.
I have been forced to agree. (If you’re interested in that little story, I shared it back when this endeavor was four days old, and had a very small audience. 🙂 https://stranscht.com/2016/04/05/the-dog/)
Thanks, K’lee. The mug handle’s kinda tricky, being so far away from the mug, but I like my souvenirs to be useful or make trippy light shows. This time it was useful. 🙂
Space, Time, and Raspberries 
Great photos-love the Halloween dog 🙂
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Thank you, Samantha. Hugh has some surprising sides to his personality! 😉
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I’m a sucker for all dogs. 🙂 And I’m with you on the coffee! 🙂
This is Nikki from A Kinder Way. I started a new blog. Pop over if you get a second. 🙂
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I visited very soon after you first announced it, and was very happy to see your explanation of its name — I had the same thought about penguins the first time I saw them swimming when I was a kid and they still had a penguin exhibit at the San Diego Zoo. I thought I had followed you then, but I guess I hadn’t. I’ve fixed that. 🙂
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Thank so much Sue!
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You’re very welcome, Nikki!
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I have a close friend whose mother recently died. He inherited her little dog and the dog has made the suffering more bearable. They are remarkable animals.
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I have been forced to agree. (If you’re interested in that little story, I shared it back when this endeavor was four days old, and had a very small audience. 🙂 https://stranscht.com/2016/04/05/the-dog/)
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What a lovely Halloween dog! 🙂
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Haha! Thanks, Magarisa.
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😁🐕
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Cute and handsome friends you got there 🙂
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Thank you, Karoliina!
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Adorable dogs and great photos, Sue! It’s difficult to say which is my favorite, but since it is 5:00am…I’m going with the cup of coffee. 🙂
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Lol! Thanks, Marcia — yeah, coffee is always a great choice!
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Some lovely images of man’s best friend, Sue. Then the Halloween dog! Ha ha 🙂
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Hugh is a canine of many faces! 😉
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Hahaha, love the devil dog. And you’re the second one to go for coffee, too.
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Thank you, Dale. I knew I wouldn’t be alone with coffee, but I’ll be surprised if there’s only two of us. 😉
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Excellent creations as always, Sue! Pretty cool Disney mug too!
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Thanks, K’lee. The mug handle’s kinda tricky, being so far away from the mug, but I like my souvenirs to be useful or make trippy light shows. This time it was useful. 🙂
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