The other day a catalog arrived in the mail. On its cover was the 2014 Orvis Cover Dog, a golden retriever named Hunni. Though we see only a profile, the look on her face is the unmistakable mien of Goldens: happiness rising to delighted contentment. The picture prompted me to dig out two photos of my own dog Jesse, from nine years ago.
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(I think I see in Jesse’s eye a silhouette of the head of the photographer, me.)
Tags: 2014 Orvis Cover Dog, Common Joyfulness, Glover Park, Golden Retriever, Hunni, Jesse, Orvis
Hi Mike: Stumbled upon your blog here while chasing down a forged metal sculpture by Herb Babcock…..which I see you have acquired. What an unexpected pleasure to find this delightful bit of the internet. I’ll be back to read your thoughts and see what you’re observing. Nice dog, too.
Sue – Glad you found the sculpture, and a photo for your screensaver too!
BTW, my golden retriever Jesse will be 10 years old this summer.
Golden truly are mans best friend. They bring so much joy to our lives.