Me and Kolo, a Study in Red

I like this photo very much.

Kolo still resists the camera-- that behavior she learned from camera-shy Clapton. But even with her wiggle reticence, I captured a good selfie. I feel delight with this one because of the fall trees behind us, our two big noses and my smile, prominent eyeliner (compliments of Kayla Barlett) and red red poncho (compliments of Steven and the mannequin in a Charlotte Omni boutique).

Enough photos. Let's get on with the walk.

Cradled in red, this photo shows how precious Kolo is, how much we love her, and how sweet she is.

Love is like that. It takes over your heart and everything radiates red.

"A love that can last forever takes 

but a second to come about." ~ Cuban Proverb

Kiss

Pure Love: Kolo approaches with a Kiss. 

"Hold still, Kolo. I want to take your picture."

“The only creatures that are evolved enough 

to convey pure love are dogs and infants.” ~ Johnny Depp

Carrier Park, Asheville

Kolo knows we are going to Carrier Park the moment we take the Amboy Road cutoff and get close to the French Broad River. She can smell the river and starts wagging that tale rapidly.

Once there, we walk in the greens and the rich colors of Autumn.  Everything is so beautiful.

Kolo moves with a joie de vivre at being there--sniffing, smiling, excited, happy. Her happiness is infectious. We laugh. Together, we are two carefree gypsies. 

With her, I cannot take too many photos.

Walking along the French Broad River

Joy Steps

Joy Steps With Kolo

Hiking With My Camera and Kolo

That's a smile

Sometimes my walks with Kolo take us right into the sun...

Kolo even lets me stop an take a shot at wild blackberries

Or Queen Anne's Lace

Wild mushroom

Happy Girl Hiking

Another hike, another selfie

Kolo Watches the Sunrise With Me

And after the sunrise... What's for breakfast?

Hiking With Kolo

Sniffing everything, even wildflowers

Hard Life

7:46 am

“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than (s)he loves (her)himself.” 

~ Josh Billings

Joy With Kolo

"I wish you..... Happiness......Deep down within.

Serenity... With each sunrise.

Success...In each facet of your life.

Close and caring friends.

Love.....That never ends.

Special memories...... Of all the yesterdays.

A bright today."

~ Collin McCarty

That's a Kolo Smile

Kolo in Blacksburg

Gift From Kolo

"To give and not expect return, that is what lies at the heart of love."
~ Oscar Wilde

Whenever we return home, Kolo greets us with joy and a gift. Her love and enthusiasm is heartwarming.