Introducing Miss Pebbles LaPrade. My friend, my furry kid, my hero.
Pebbles has always had a tongue that is just too big to fit all the way in her mouth. So, unwittingly, she has set herself up for people to laugh and point at her saying, “Look at her tongue!” But does she care? Heck no! (She recently confessed that the oddity of it has gotten her way more biscuits than your average dog…) Her loving of life has never been hampered by her unique look. She hasn’t lost a bit of sleep wondering how she can cover up this distinguishable feature. In fact, she has most certainly concluded that this is what makes her so special.
Wouldn’t it be great if we just didn’t care so much about what we look like? No more, “Oh wait! My lipstick just isn’t right!” or “Oh! I wish my nose was more perfect!” Sometimes I think we get too caught up in our presentations to the world and then miss out on being present and in the now; just enjoying what IS.
But I think there’s a light at the end of the tunnel: I just got back from the grocery store without a stitch of makeup on…
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what kind of dog is Pebbles? she’s adorable.
i’m really enjoying your blog. it’s sort of an oasis in the middle of rush hour. reminds me to just breathe. keep up the good work!
Our definition of beauty changes from day to day,…… but dogs always seem to get it.