Chia: Hi friends!!! *whole body wags* I’m really happy you came to visit today. Do you know what tomorrow is? Do ya?
Xena: It’s the 4th of July. I’m asking for CBD oil to get through tonight and tomorrow.
Chia: Oh, yeah, it’s that…and it’s my birthday, or at least the day my family celebrates my birthday. They say I’m a real firecracker!! Boom!! *Xena jumps.*
So I’m blogging today in case Mom is too busy with giving me treats and presents to blog tomorrow! Hope you like my poem!

Stan the Man by Chia
I listen to this man named Stan
Go on about this old sedan.
That cigar makes my nose twitch
And Stan’s clothes make my eyes itch.
Is that a dog on the car’s hood?
My nose and eyes aren’t working too good.
Yet on Stan drones with his sales pitch
That he is sure will make him rich.
All these autos are just junk
From headlights back to their big trunk.
I’m gonna tell my Mom, “Don’t buy!”
Then turn around and say “Goodbye!”
The end
Wow, can you believe people used to put those kind of ads on TV? Or that people would dress like that? I’m glad I don’t have to wear clothes (unless it gets really, really cold out).
I get to lead off on the thankfuls for today. I know it sounds kinda corny, but I’m so thankful that brother Andrew brought me here to live with the folks who are now my Mom and Dad. And I’m super thankful that Miss Jentry comes to visit me. Did you know I used to live at her house with my last person? He was renting from her, then he got high and went up high on the roof and the police took him to jail.
I know I don’t always treat Lucy nice, but she’s so easy to pick on. And I love her lots and am really thankful that she’s my big sister. I’m also thankful that Xena’s my sister, too, except for when she gets in the way in the bed so that I can’t crawl under the covers to sleep. We play almost every day!
And I’m thankful for the soft blankies Mom has around the living room. There’s always one I can pull down and cuddle up on.
And I’m thankful for our new neighbor kids. I wasn’t too sure about them at first, but they’re boss! Miss Clare is the oldest. She comes over when Mom and Dad are out of town and feeds us and plays with us and pets us and takes us for walks! Her little sister Lucy (yes, Lucy has the same name as Lucy) usually comes with her, and her little brother Michael. Or sometimes William.
OK, Lucy and Xena. Your turns.
Lucy: You said it all, Chia. I’m thankful for the same things, plus for you. I know you do love me and just can’t help yourself sometimes.
Xena: I’m thankful for CBD oil. And valerian oil.
Chia: I know you are, Xena. Finally, I’m thankful for Angel Brian, who is hosting Thankful Thursday, as well as Angel Sammy for the picture every week! I bet I get to do the poem next week too, so I can’t wait to see what it is.
Bye, and be good and you’ll get treats!!
Chia aka ChiChi aka Chiaweeah *whole body wags*

Drugs are good. By the time we heard firecrackers last night I was feeling no pain either. lol!!!!
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Xena: I’m pretty sure Mommy gave my my valerian and CBD oil in my dinner cause the fireworks didn’t bother me last night. Or maybe I’m getting braver…
Chia: Nah, it was the drugs.
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Lulu: “That is a great list of thankfuls, as always! Last night, I was thankful for my Sileo and my Mutt Muffs to keep the fireworks away.”
Java Bean: “Ayyy, I haven’t got much use for a car since Mama and Dada drive us anywhere, but how much for that big fluffy dog?”
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Wow!!! I had no idea Chia’s history. Thank you so much for rehoming her and giving her such a loving forever place to land!! And I had to laugh at Xena’s comment. I’m thankful for valerian and CBD cream today too. lol!!! My neck muscle is NOT happy with me for cleaning out my kitchen cabinets yesterday and streeeeeetching to reach mugs in the back of the cabinet to send to Goodwill this morning. lol!!!
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Hey, thanks! I see some Ollie Chew Bones sitting on the counter and I’ve gotta go see if those are for me! *big wags* Chia
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I’m thankful you’re our friend, too, Miss BellaDharma! Mom gives me a Kemp Calming chew with every meal!! Oh, wait, *wags* I see Mom coming with an Ollie bag present for me!! XOXOXO Chia
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My Mom remembers having to turn the sound off too. But back then, she had to get up and walk across the room to the TV to do it, BOL! XOXOXOX Chia
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*whole body wags*
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Happy Birthday, Chia!! We hope you get tons of treats and love tomorrow!!!
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CHIA! CHIA!!!! You are beecomin a furry guud poe-et mee frend!! Mee thankfull wee are frendss!
Same with you’ss Lucy an Xena…mee 3 Bee-Eff-Eff’ss!
Mee iss thanxfull fore Feliway that keepss mee calm 😉
**nose kissess** BellaDharma an {{huggiess}} BellaSita Mum
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That was a really good poem and good thankfuls too. Hey, Happy Birthday Chia, in case we miss your big day. Thanks for joining Angel Brian’s Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
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Great poem, Chia. There actually is a car dealer who does commercials where we live who makes Mom and Dad cringe. They have to turn the sound off when he comes on. Wishing you a happy birthday tomorrow. 🎂🎈🎁. Those were excellent thankfuls as well. XOCK, angels Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta & Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy, Sawyer, Kizmet, Audrey & Raleigh
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Happy Barkday, precious Chia. We hope all your wishes come true and your 4th isn’t too noisy. Wagnificent job with the poetry, little birthday girl Well done. 🦴 🎉 🦴
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I know how that looks with Lucy, Jake looked a lot like her and he could do that mid air body wag too…
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We love you too, Miss Sandra!! Hey, you outa see LUCY do whole body wags. It’s especially impressive when she does in in mid air when she’s greeting Pastor!!
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Yep, I sure do!!!!
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So far no firecrackers (except me) and it’s the day before…sure hope everyone doesn’t forget to set them off to celebrate me!!!!!
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BOL! Yes, so true!
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Yes, I’d say a double dose at least!
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BOL, BOL!
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Great job on the poem, it fits that picture to a perfect T… and I can see those bodywags in my minds eye… Jake did body wags too, its a sight to see, big dogs do tail wags, or most of them do… we are thankful all of you are living with your mom and dad and we are greatful that we knew Ella and Achilles and Riley, we loved and love all of you
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That’s a perfect poem. You sure have lots to be thankful for, Chia.
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Happy Birthday little Chia Firecracker! We sure hope it’s a quiet one!
Love your thankfuls and poem today!!
xoxo,
Rosy & Sunny
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WOW whata fabulous poem for Poetic Thursday! Good job – a reminder for us all that when someone says they have a BARGAIN for us, we need to make sure we look closely before purchasing – especially from a guy with a cee-gar, and a Hawaiian print shirt…….EEEK.
Hugs, Teddy
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That image reminds me of when you go to a fair, and the vendors try so hard to get your attention…for stuff we don;’t need’want. Or at a flea market!
Good poem, Chia, and Happy Birthday to YOU!
We hope the noise won’t be too awful for you all and for us too. We get CBD every day, maybe we need a double or triple dose…
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we bet that stan waits for young driver girls like our mama once.. she bought a rolling trash can what died on the way home LOL
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