Hi Friends! First, a big thank you to Angel Brian for hosting Thankful Thursday as well as Angel Sammy for the fun pictures every week. It’s my turn again since tomorrow is my birthday. I’m going to be seven whole years old! Someone told me that my birthday is on the summer equinox, also called the first day of summer. I hate to tell you this, someone, but today is the first day of summer! Happy summer, everyone!! And boy oh boy, if summer’s as hot as our spring has been I’ll be spending most of my time inside in the air conditioning. I get overheated real fast. Enough about the weather… here’s my poem.
A Tale of a Tail by Xena Schnauzer Warrior Princess
I wonder what everyone’s giggling about.
I’m a person with considerable clout!
Oh no! Tee Pee hanging out like a tail…
This can’t be known on my campaign trail.
I’ll make something up, I’ll claim it’s AI.
I’ll win the election with that big fat lie!
Lucy: You know it’s never good to lie, Xena.
Xena: I know Lucy, but sometimes we all – even you – lie just a little when Mommy comes home and asks us if we had our supper after Daddy’s already fed us. We all start yelling, “I want to eat! I want to eat!” Maybe we should be thankful that Mommy never lets us lie.
Lucy: Uh, in this case, that thankful would probably be a lie.
Chia: Well, I’m thankful that Gracie came to stay with us last weekend and, after the first day here, my enthusiasm stopped scaring her and she hung out with us.
And we’re all thankful that Riley’s still hangin’ in there and HP Andrew’s still hangin’ here with him!
Bye bye for now! Xena, soon to be birthday girl. (I heard that I’m getting to go see my peeps brother Adam tomorrow!)
Xena Schnauzer Warrior Princess with Lucy and Chia 
So glad to hear that Riley is still hanging in there (along with his person). Sometimes, a lie is the only way to rhyme a poem just right. 😉 Well done.
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I didn’t get to see Adam because his schedule changed, but maybe soon!
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Fun an pawsum poe-em Xena! Yore a poe-et two mee frend!! An Gracie lookss quite cat-tented to bee there! Wee SO-O happy Riley iss still heer with all of us an Mistur Andrew with Riley! Wee hope you enjoy seein Mistur Adam tomorrow Xena!!!
***nose bopss*** BellaDharma an {{{huggiess}}} BellaSita Mum
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Thanks, Miss Ann, for the great birthday wishes and for RIley, too. Hmmm, I need to go try to find my birthday cake… XOX Xena
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BOL!
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Happy Almost It’s Your Birthday, Xena (although now it is the day of your birthday … but this post was on your blog yesterday!) … but then the whole world is a bit upside/down, so anyway …
We think you’ll be 7, the age of reason. So, it is not reasonable to tell lies (or fake news) and you’re a very good girl pupper, so we know you would neverever do that, OK? OK! So, happy bark-birthday from yesterday, or today, or whenever your Mommy happens to read this to you … eat your cake, and enjoy!
And we still have our paws together and are so very happy that Mr Riley is doing well.
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I love your ripped from the headlines poem
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Great job on the poem. I am glad Riley is still hanging in there. XO
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I kinda figured you might. I mean, I would. lol!!!
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Hope so! *wags* Xe
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Lulu, Gracie would like you. She was very good to Lexi, who didn’t care to have many dog friends.
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That was a really fun poem sweet Xena and those were nice thankfuls too. Thanks for joining Angel Brian’s Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
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Maybe that’s why us pups don’t use TP, BOL! *wags* Xena
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Thanks for the paws crossed. They both need it.
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Thanks, and I’m happy to trade those toy wishes for more treats! *wags* Xena
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I’m glad I can make you smile, Miss Sandra! XOX Xena
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Aww, thanks sweet Teddy! XOX Xena
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*hugs*
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Me too! XOX Xena
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Lots of really good stuff to be thankful for, Xena. Happy birthday…and lots of hugs and treats are in store I’m sure.🙂
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Happy Early Birthday Xena!!!
We liked your poem…and bet the election does get won by that lie BOL!
xoxo,
Rosy & Sunny
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Java Bean: “Ayyy, it’s not a lie if it’s AI! It’s just a hallucination, right?”
Lulu: “Your friend Gracie looks very sweet and fluffy! I would hang out with her!”
Java Bean: “We too are very grateful that Riley is hanging in there, and sent lots of tail wags for it to continue!”
Charlee: “And we cats send purrs!”
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Xena…first of all happy eve of your 7th BDAY. Seven is a very lucky number and it is my favorite #.
I love the poem this was such a real life experience form for many…including me.
I loved your thankfuls
Hugs cecilia
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That’s a great poem, Xena. We try to get more food and treats out of our parents by fibbing about whether the other one already gave us a treat. BOL! Gracie looks like a cutie. We’re keeping our paws crossed for Riley and his person Andrew.
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Happy almost birthday 🎂
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Happy birthday!!!! I hope your day is filled with lots of new toys and treats (and maybe an extra meal or two…lol!!). Much love to you!! 🩷
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Great poem and cute visitor. i am smiling from ear to ear… enjoy your visit with Adam
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Happy REALLY SUMMER! And that poem is absolutely PERFECT for that wacky photo Angel Sammy gave us…..I am sure that person in the aisle WISHES it was an AI “ha ha” but in fact the world is seeing a major “uhoh” ! Mom says she will be very very careful next time she flies. HAHA Happy Birthday Xena……from my heart to yours.
Love, Teddy
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hahah we love that idea… and we will say that too… if in doubt it is AI ;o) we send big hugs to you all …
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That was a fun Poem, Xena!! And it made petcretary giggle a lot!
Happy Birthday, too!! Hope you’ll get spoiled and get treats and all that birthday fun stuff!
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