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Day 16: I love my Bulldog but sometimes...

 I love Bella the Bulldog. I call her her Belly and I treat her like a princess but sometimes having a bulldog can make me feel crazy.

Today I wanted to take her for a walk. We don't go far, maybe a block or two. But these are very slow blocks. I mean 45 minutes for 3 blocks slow. It can be relaxing on a nice day. It can also make a person feel insane. 


Bella walks out of the building happy with pep in her step but very soon after leaving the building she freezes. I mean freeze! She sniffs and stares. She looks like a statue. People see her and think she's so cute. 

She's a tough one.

She's so slow. 

Who's walking who?

How much does she weigh? 

She's so lazy. 

They say everything and most days I laugh it off. But today it was cold. My hands were numb and I just wanted to get home. 

It was a 45 minute struggle. 

And as soon as we walk in the door she sprints toward my husband. 

Oh Bella! 


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  1. AnonymousMarch 16, 2021 at 7:30 PM

    >Oh Bella!<

    What a beautiful dog! I've never had a dog like her (black lab, beagle, fox hound, and now a border collie mix), so I wonder what she'd do out with the open space of our acreage.

    Enjoy your walks with Bella! She's a treat! :)

    Thanks for sharing your slice today!

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