From my archive.... Sophie gazes at the Christmas tree

[Diamond_Dog]

[LakeArenal]

1. Merry Everyday, Girlfriend.

[Diamond_Dog]

2. Same to you, sistah!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. To the Greatest Page with your stunning photo, my dear Diamond_Dog!

It's a wonderful Christmas photo.

[Diamond_Dog]

4. WOW! Thank you Peggy!

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

[Mousetoescamper]

5. I'm having a very strong emotional reaction to this. Sorrowful mirth is the best I can come up with.

I'm not being complimentary. This really touched me profoundly. Brought tears. I don't understand why.

[Diamond_Dog]

12. I'm sorry Mousetoecamper.

I didn’t mean anything by it, just caught my doggie looking at the tree. Nothing more than that was intended.

[Mousetoescamper]

21. I'm so sorry for causing this misunderstanding, Diamond_Dog. I understand why my response

was baffling. Thanks for letting me know. What might have been only a well done and cute photo to most viewers brought up in me the grief from a recent loss along with the peace and joy conveyed by the Christmas tableau. The conflicting emotions were intense and confusing. I was in tears and couldn't understand why such a warm and calming photo could trigger such deep sadness. This was my first Christmas in 14 years without my cat Penelope, who died two months ago. I now understand what happened when I viewed your beautiful photo. You unintentionally helped me sort through some pretty heavy stuff. Thank you!

[Diamond_Dog]

22. Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved cat

Sometimes the holidays brings out memories both sad and fond. It sounds like Penelope was a very much loved family member … it’s understandable that you are still mourning her loss. She was lucky to have you in her life.

[Mousetoescamper]

23. Thanks for your understanding and sympathy. And that is a beautiful photo. Warm and hopeful.

[CousinIT]

6. What a beautiful photo!

Merry Christmas!

[Diamond_Dog]

13. Thank you Cousin IT!

[Deuxcents]

7. Just perfect.. what do ya think she's thinking?

Now, I’m wondering, too..for her.. it’s a wonderful life 🐾

[Diamond_Dog]

14. Or maybe "Humans are so strange ... they bring a tree into the house and put shiny things on it"

[wendyb-NC]

8. Sophie looks mesmerized

She is precious, just beautiful. Thank you, for sharing hat wonderful picture.

[Diamond_Dog]

15. Thank you Wendyb -NC

She does appear mesmerized!

[Trueblue1968]

9. lovely picture. what a beauty doggie !!

[Diamond_Dog]

16. Thank you Trueblue1968!

[Laffy Kat]

10. What a great, warm photo.

Thanks for posting.

[Diamond_Dog]

17. Thank you Laffy Kat!

[George McGovern]

11. Wonderful scene Diamond! Great composition!!

[Diamond_Dog]

18. Thanks so much, George!

Now let’s see one of Shadow !

[George McGovern]

19. Oops. Can't no Christmas tree in the house.

[Diamond_Dog]

20. Oh, not to worry ...

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Any photo of Shadow is always a joy to behold.