Dog Skeleton

Halloween got a little scarier this morning when Willie scared Oates with a dog skeleton.

Indian Summer

Oates and Willie could not believe the great weather on this late October afternoon.

Role Reversal

In a rare reversal of roles, Willie was the sleepy one while Oates was still awake.

Tied At The Hip

This very early morning Willie and Oates were tied at the hip on the street.

Empty Bowls

There's a little speck of food in Willie's water bowl, but Oates can't believe their food bowls are empty too.

Sidewalk Shrubbery

Willie and Oates may or may not have peed on the sidewalk shrubbery here.

Watching Willie

Oates had his eye on Willie this night, as he often does.

Monday Morning Yawn

Willie looked alarmed at how tired Oates was this morning.

Stopping Traffic

Willie was less concerned than Oates about the truck behind them on the street this Sunday afternoon.

Taxi Riders

Oates and Willie shared a Saturday afternoon cab ride on the way down to their weekly swim appointment.

Looking Up

I am used to the late night looking up stare from Willie and Oates, wondering if I'm going out.

Private Joke

Two old men named Willie and Oates shared a private joke at a city park today.

Early Morning Howl

Oates let out an early morning yawn that turned into a yelp that scared Willie for a minute.

Furry Headrest

Oates used Willie's back this morning as a comfy headrest.

Side Walk Step Down

This is where Oates and Willie step off the sidewalk to their home.

Shabby Street Fair

Oates looks delighted with what Willie found at this little street fair.

Cross Walk

My first morning back with them Willie delayed Oates with a contemplative look at the asphalt.

Happy To Be Home

Tonight, I'm reunited with my beautiful boys, We visited the park and they posed under the streetlights. Willie looks very happy, Oates looks confused.

My Baby Boys

This time tomorrow I will finally be back with Willie and Oates.It's good to see them smile.

Still Waiting

Willie and Oates have been such good boys to wait now a full week for me. I'm very happy to see Willie smile, and even happy to see Oates look a little sad to miss me for a change.

Come In With Me

Willie seems ready to go in the door to our home but Oates is looking the other way. I'm told he's finally realized I'm not around anymore which makes me really sad. I miss him and his brother so much.

Morning Stretch

Willie led a morning stretch while Oates just collected his thoughts. I miss these morning rituals with them.

Debate Blues

I could not be there with Willie and Oates for this debate but I can see they were not enjoying it.

Existential Crisis Album Cover

Cousin not only took the picture but she titled it too. I have been worried about their moods since I've left town and am pleased to see at least Oates is smiling. Willie, Ive been told, is happier than he looks here.

Looking For Me

So my cousin told me over text, which she sent with this picture, that it's hard to get Willie and Oates to pose for a picture and that they seem to be too busy looking for me. That fills my heart and breaks it all at once.

500th Day

So this is my 500th day in a row of daily pictures of Willie and Oates.  It's significant also in that it is the first full day I have not been with them in this time. So I am relying on my dear cousin to take a daily photo of them to keep it going over the next several days. This is the first of those.

They don't look happy. I know they miss me, particularly Willie. I have always felt ambivalent about this of course. I want them to miss me, but I don't want them to be unhappy.  I miss them terribly as well.

I asked the universe for a thousand more days with them after their health scares a year and a half ago. I can't believe we are already halfway through that timeline.  I am grateful they are still here and hope we have at least 500 more days, if not more. And that I get to spend as many of those with them as I can.

Goodbye For Now My Sweets

Today is the first day I've left Willie and Oates for an extended period in years. None of us are happy.

Plant Stoop

Willie and Oates couldn't believe this stoop had a big plant on it.

Smooth Sidewalk

Oates couldn't wait to tell Willie how smooth this new sidewalk is.

KId's Park Bench

Denied entry into the kid's park, Willie and Oates settled for a trusty old man bench.

Through The Vet Window

Willie and Oates waited outside the vet office while I picked up their food.