return to normal

From my writing space-

January 25, 2012- Small Stones   
return to normal by  Teri H Hoover



Like a deflated balloon, 
the house is suddenly calm and quiet.
Scattered dog toys, 
an exhausted dog,
and one off-kilter human, 
surround themselves with sunshine.
Things return to normal. 

Note: Yesterday while walking my black lab Pepper- we found a little terrier running loose on a busy street near my home. I easily caught him while he sniffed my dog. Tying my purple scarf to his harness we went home to my house. There was no collar, no ID info and no microchip. (I took him to the vet to have him scanned- they need a phone app for that!!! ). So we spent the afternoon yesterday making signs and posting; "DOG FOUND" notices on Facebook, Craig's List and notifying all the dog agencies in town. Happily after less than 24 hours later the owner contacted me through Craig's list.  PLEASE if you have an animal, have proper, up to date ID, with a phone number on your pet.  

Pure Talent

Backyard, Blacksburg, Va- Mar 31, 2010

When your connection is good,  

and distractions are minimal-

Your mind can focus.

Perfectly Pepper

Blacksburg, VA- Dec. 1, 2009

When I look up from my lap top and see this,

I grab the camera next to me and click.

Everyone needs a friend
to keep an eye on you .