Besides that minor chronological hiccup, Jameson and I are happy and healthy and trying to experience everything Tennessee has to offer. I just found out that there's an elephant sanctuary west of Nashville where an elephant named Tara and a yellow lab named Bella are best friends! I watched this whole special on Animal Planet about unlikely animal pals and found out about this dynamic duo who live a few hours away. Well it's like 5 hours away, but I think the drive would be worth seeing a elephant and a dog who love each other don't you? I'm going and Jameson can come if he wants to.
Speaking of furry friends, I have made a few of my own. Although we're not allowed to have a dog in our condo, I'm not giving up on my need for canine companionship. A few weeks ago Jameson and I visited the local animal shelter and became volunteer dog walkers. Because they are overflowing with unwanted puppies, (how that's true, I have no clue) I can get a new puppy every day of the week! Yes I have to take them back after a few hours which is really hard, but it's better than no puppy at all. I take them to the park and try to teach them tricks. It doesn't work, but I love it! Last time I dropped one off I spotted two new puppies that were begging me to play with them. I don't think I'm ready for two at a time, but I'll probably try it anyway. It's remarkable how happy puppies can make you feel.
I hope you're all doing well and loving life. If you're not, spend a day with a puppy. I promise you'll feel better.
I named this guy Blue. He looked just like a pound puppy. Remember those?
This was the first guy I took to the park. He was super fat.
So cute.
The UT game. It was fun until it wasn't. We got rained out.
Our friends, Matt & Sarah. Matt works at Kiewit too.
Hiking in the Smokies. Why do they always look so smoky?
This was at Clingman's Dome. It's a tower at the highest point in Smokies. It was really beautiful.
