Hot Day in the South

We are so fortunate to live near the May River, South Carolina. The morning was steamy hot so the boys and I went down to the river for their swim.

They are too smart! They know when it is swimming time and not just run around the park time. As soon as I start to collect sticks to throw, they know, and off they go down the hill at full trot and right in to the water! I think they smile with their whole bodies!

Bugsy is usually first and plops in the water with great satisfaction. Murphy goes in up to his knees and waits for action. I throw the stick and he decides to let Bugsy go first. After his brother is half way back with it, Murphy leaps into the water and wrestles the stick away. This goes on for a few throws until my poor Bugsy has had enough and growls at this annoying little brother.

After lots of swimming, sniffing and peeing, we are headed home. Today was one of the hottest days I can remember! I stood there watching the boys and was soaked to the skin. We headed for home and for the hose! Both dogs waited patiently while I rinsed the salt water off of them . Bugsy tries to steal the towel and makes my life difficult for drying off dog number two. By the time we are done, all of us are soaked, but the two of them are frisky and ready for more.

As a woman who has spent most of her life in colder climates, I am grateful every day for the treasure of this place. The heat is wonderful and enveloping. The bright sunshine and blue skies fill the soul. I never tire of the glistening of the water, the smell of the jasmine. I walked down to buy my shrimp for dinner directly from the shrimp boats! How fabulous is that?!!

Tomorrow is another day by the river. I am very lucky!

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Always remember, health comes from the inside out!

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Janice and the boys, Bugsy Wonderdog and Annoying little brother Murphy

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