Big Bold Moon

As I lay outside next to my pool, looking up at the stars, I am distracted by this gorgeous full moon.  My dogs were curious as to what I was doing outside so late, and wanted to know if I got the sudden urge to play catch or tug-a-war with them so they followed me out to the pool. One dog (the little mut from the pound) is named Gus, while the other, who we favorite more, is our gorgeous lab Maxwell Smart. I love them both, but Gus gets on my nerves most of the time. Meanwhile, looking out at the moon both my dogs kept licking me and grabbing my attention. I don't mind, I like the love and attention they give. The beauty of the bright, bold and eye catching moon along with the love and playfulness of my dogs just brought a joy to my heart that can't be taken away. Realizing something as simple a the beauty of the moon in the sky gives us the ability to realize the beauty of something as precious as a dogs loyalty and love and even our families love. Staring out into the sky brings a calmness, an escape from reality, just for a split second, lets you put things into perspective as you find the Big Dipper and Little Dipper. Something as broad as the sky, filled with stars and the big bold moon, can make you think about the smallest aspects of your life.