I went to get my hair cut and met Maggie.
She is a most beautiful blond who immediately commands attention.
I was in the waiting room of the beauty salon, a traditional place to meet and make friends.
And I was just thumbing through a magazine hoping to find a hair style to transform me into a raving beauty when Maggie came in.
It’s hard to describe the bonding process between strangers, but I knew right away that Maggie was special. There is a kindness in her eyes and an inner beauty that can only be described as ultra natural.
In addition to that raw beauty, Maggie has a calm and self assured demeanor so she makes a statement when she enters a room. Like a celebrity film star, she invites people to come near. I was absolutely thrilled when she sat right next to me.
And she is a giver. You can tell that right away too. She exudes kindness and sensitivity.
I had my cell phone camera with me and could kick myself that I didn’t take a picture of beautiful Maggie to show you, but here are a few more details to help you picture my wonderful new friend:
Maggie is part Chow and part something else.
She is a furry fuzzy fluffy doll of a dog.
She has big brown eyes and a happy face.
And I really did meet Maggie in the beauty shop.
Robin, her adopted Mom, brought Maggie in (on leash) and evidently that was nothing new.
Robin was having her hair done and Maggie was delighted to be there too. She was so well behaved and sweet I fell in love with her. I think the feeling was mutual because she (Maggie) sat right up against my leg. “She can tell you love dogs,” said Robin. And we shared in dog talk and I told her about Rozie and we spoke of other dogs in our lives and the pain of loss.
And I said, “If you ever need a dog sitter, you know who to call.” And she said, “If you get another dog, I have a great big yard too.”
I made a new friend today. And maybe I made two.
I hope Robin does needs a dog sitter sometime, so that you and Maggie can visit each other. I would love to see a picture 🙂
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What a wonderful story!! I wish you had taken a picture of Maggie.
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Ditto! Robin has my number so one of these days I hope she will call me. I will be sure to take a picture of Maggie next time.
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Thanks Julie! Sorry I didn’t stop back by. Time got away from me. If I ever see Maggie again, there will be a picture for sure. 🙂
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🙂
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What a great story, Dor! I love Chows…the fluffier the better!
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Sounds like there is a big hole in your heart…….hope she comes for the weekend!
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Oh, I’m betting that you indeed made TWO friends today!
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You, my friend, are a wizard with words. You had me convinced Maggie was a woman :). Great post!
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Part Chow dogs are the Best. Dogs. Ever. So happy you made a new friend!
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Tell Nacho, he is going to have someone to play with. Then, he may come back sooner.
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Maggie is definitely soft and fluffy and I think fun loving too. 🙂
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You are so right Kate!
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A bonus day for sure! 🙂
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🙂 🙂 I tried real hard to lead you on, but it was easy because of the location – in a beauty salon. Who would ever expect to meet a dog there?
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Thanks Seasweetie… that dog is definitely special! 🙂
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Fabulous entrance into your story, loved your newly bonded friend – wonderful connection made Dorann.
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Hopefully you don’t run into a stray. It will no longer be a stray!
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You’re onto something Cindy! 🙂
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Dog love is special. Sorry you are missing Rozie.
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There is always an empty space for sure.
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It does sound like you might have made two new friends. I had a feeling the one you described had four legs.
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I would recognize the 4-legged friend anywhere – – but not the two legged one – – since I had all eyes on the floor. 🙂
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I have found the mutual love of dogs to be the best ice-breaker between strangers. What a sweet story.
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I hope I run into Maggie again in the beauty shop! 🙂 And thanks for going back to that one. 🙂
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