Don’t Be Late

A dedicated and determined dog like Landon knows the important rule to get tasks done early in the morning—don’t be late.

Busy dogs like Landon know "Don't be late."
Busy dogs like Landon know “Don’t be late.”

Landon was enjoying his sunrise time in the yard when he remembered a very important task that had not been handled. No, not that. He had done that. Something even more important.

I'm in position and right on time.
I’m in position and right on time.

So what could possibly be so time sensitive and so important that Landon had to interrupt his precious yard time? The answer is the same thing the ever-hopeful Landon plans daily.

Yes, Mr. Frankie Suave is quite punctual.
Yes, Mr. Frankie Suave is quite punctual.

Yes, it is time for the daily pounce on Big Brother Frankie and hope to surprise him with the swiftness of paws, the cunning of Siberian, and the exuberance of youth. Yes, this will be the day Landon finally wins. Unless…

Tomorrow, at the same time, he will try again.
Tomorrow, at the same time, he will try again.

3 Comments

  1. Debbie and Ruby on November 25, 2020 at 8:02 am

    Maybe you will get to your big brother someday, but that is a big maybe!!

  2. HokiePack on November 25, 2020 at 7:32 am

    Keep trying Boom ?!
    You might be successful one day ! ?

  3. Duane Donovan on November 25, 2020 at 7:26 am

    Landon one day will realize that the elders know all of the tricks

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