Dear Ann-Christine is right – for many of us what’s going on in our world is distressing. To boost our spirits, she challenges us to “share something that made us smile – and make the world smile with us!” I’ll start with four whimsical outdoor art works that delighted me when I saw them.
Wild or tame, animals have a special way of cheering me up. The photo of a young Brown Pelican (below) always makes me smile, and who can resist a begging Koi? The Humboldt’s Flying Squirrel, caught by accident, put a big grin on my face as it jumped from the deck-rail, flared it’s front leg-wings and sailed to a nearby tree.
“More fun than a barrel of monkeys,” is how I described Max and Daisy when they first came to be in our family. Actually, almost all the Beagles I have had over the years have given me moments of merriment, high spirits, and hilarity!
The City of Long Beach was flushing fire hydrants one morning when Max & Daisy, and I were on a walk. Always curious, Daisy went over to inspect what was going on. She barked at the spray, backed away from it and charged back at it barking the whole time. When the water kept spewing, she bit it! Though it may look like she’s drinking, she definitely was chomping!
Lindy Low LeCoq 
Oh, these are super endearing and full of smiles. Max and Daisy are fantastic. How can one resist those faces? I certainly can’t. Beautiful gallery, Lindy.
Thank you, Egídio. Whenever I need cheering up I just hug a beagle!
I smiled from start to finish, Lindy! The first three are absolutely heart warming – those door knobs are just gorgeous – where did you find them? The reading frog is something I would like to have in my garden. Max and Daisy – I think I realised first now how wonderful eyes beagles have. Not many dogs have that big eyes, and the squirrel has got them too.
I am glad you told me about the water, because I was sure Daisy was drinking!
Thank you for the many smiles, Lindy! It is good to know we still can find them. ♥
Thank you, Ann-Christine. The door knobs are on the entry door to the Albany, Oregon Carousel. I’ve posted about it before. The reading frog is in the landscape outside our local library – fitting, don’t you think! Max and Daisy are quite a pair – always giving me reason to laugh out loud!
Some lovely smiles this m morning Lindy. I loved the little reading frog and who could NOT love Daisy?! The story of her biting the water cracked me up! What a little joy she is.
Thank you, Tina. The frog is a landscape feature in front of our local library! Daisy truly is a character – always into some sort of mischief! I’m so glad we brought some hilarity to your morning.🐾
I love your street art finds, they are awesome Lindy. Beagles are adorable, Max and Daisy true stars!
Thank you Sofia. The reading frog is landscape garden art at our local library. Fitting don’t you think? Max and Daisy always cheer me up, so I’m glad they did the same for you!
Absolutely!
Thanks for some sweet reminders that there is still joy to be had. Those beagles are adorable!
Thank you, Jill. This was a timely subject. I’ve felt like a deflated Macy’s Day Parade balloon since election day. It’s so important to keep counting my blessings and looking for the light in life! Hugs to you.
I love those beagles. We have a dear friend who has beagles, and they are such friendly companions.
Thank you, John. Max and Daisy are the 6th and 7th beagles in my life. I fell in love with the first one, and haven’t wanted to be without at least one since! I adopted these two, brother and sister, when they were six. They’re nine now, and are such a lot of fun. And, you’re right, they are sweet companions – bringing smiles to me and others every day!