Red and Rover by Brian Basset for July 17, 2017

confidentially, I would run, even as grown up!!

Stay just the way you are…dearest Red & Rover. I’d love to dash under that sprinkler with you. Have FUN!

When I put a sprinkler to my backyard I sometimes turn it on too high and get sprinkled. I secretly laugh and feel abit young again, even though I’m 70. I think I’ll do more of that from now on!

growing up was the biggest mistake I have made.

Being a grown-up is so over-rated!

Sadder words were never spoken.

There are times that I hate being grown up. Went to a funeral home viewing for a friend’s brother yesterday. Felt very bad for her mother, having to bury a son.

Being a grown up doesn’t mean you should lose childlike wonder, or take joy in doing something fun – especially with your puppers or kids! (That ain’t being grown up, that is being lazy!)

You know, it’s funny, but the other day, at 68, I was going through old photos, many of me at a very young age, and I found at least three of me playing different roles, using toys appropriate to the roles, and each matched something I made a sort of career of as an adult. And they were all fun, often dangerous but fun, and really adult play. Someday, I’ll have to decide what I want to do when I grow up.

Thats my girl, a 14 year old puppy!

DON’T GROW UP……..IT’S A TRAP!!

They can make me grow older, but they CAN’T make me grow up!

Hausof7Mau I can’t remember who first said it, but here goes. “Getting older is mandatory, growing up is optional.”

Sad to say, Red but your dad is a 70 yr old in a 30 yr old body.

I think it’s an era thing. Today’s adults are more willing to do “childish” things than the adults of 50 years ago.

Everyone needs a little puppy in them.

Speak for yourself Dad! All the grown ups I know still do it.(including Me!) :)

You know what, Dad? You are a fool! Yes you are! (I am 63!)

Gee Dad, run through the sprinkler! Throw water balloons with the kid! Go sledding with him in winter. Just because you’re not a kid anymore doesn’t mean you can’t have fun anymore!