Penelope and I met shopping. I went to the store for a carton of milk and there she was- an albino pig in a grocery store. She obviously was in a dangerous situation – it was only time before she ended up on the meat aisle. So for $9 I took her home with the milk. (OIY VEY)
Penelope inspired me to give her a bit of color and she now resides in my office.
Very few people ever comment on her. It’s not that she is unobtrusive. On the contrary, she frequently finds new spots to rest.
I suspect new clients don’t quite know what to say and my long-term clients know me well enough that they don’t need to say anything.
She has turned out to be a muse – of sorts.
How to Live Life to the Fullest
by Penelope the Pig
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EAT greedily all the delectable things life gives you.
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WALLOW in what’s soothing & cool.
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SNORT at those who are not loving.
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CELEBRATE how delicious you are.
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PRAY you will not be eaten before your time.
May you all Pig out on LOVE in the NEW YEAR!
With love always,
JudyJudith, Max & Penelope
Humph. Good thing they don't keep kosher
keep smiling, thanks for the humor entry.
I love it. Great post and wonderful advice from your pig!
http://charleslmashburn.wordpress.com/2012/01/07/toothleth-in-tekthath/
love the double dips,
live life to its fullest indeed, smiles.
Pig Out my dear!!!
I would have said something! Yeah…I would have.
I remember my first visit to my now therapist, and noticed she had a Sally (from the Nightmare Before Christmas movie) figure on her desk…Sally with her sewing machine…I have the same figure! I knew I’d like her right then… I pointed out Sally and told her I too had that figure…and I mentioned I have a Dr. Phibes “action figure” (from an old Vincent Price movie, I adore) She knew who Dr. Phibes was!!! I was in love!
Now after 2 years, I feel I like my therapist much more than most of my friends, and wonder why I can’t find people who think as much like me in the real world.
Oh…I would have noticed Penelope…and loved her from the start. I have a very good friend named Penelope, so I’m rather fond of that name!
BTW…started my mask yesterday. Painted the background of the inner side. First time I’ve been in my studio in months!! A great sign for the new year!!
love to you,
wendy
Wendy,
Can’t wait to see your mask IN PROGRESS!
It’s hard to find friends that are “like you” once you’ve been “therapized” Therapy creates a new and different way of looking at the world. It takes very courageous people to deeply look at themselves and be vulnerable in the world. People who seek out therapy initially do it from a place of pain/fear. Most of us are not in enough pain to be motivated to intensely examine ourselves. Those that do come into therapy typically stay only about 6 – 10 sessions until they are “feeling better” and the motivation of pain is reduced/gone.
When you have looked deeply into your own heart and soul (two years certainly qualifies!) you are forever set apart from many.
I have Bipolar I disorder, so that initially led me to therapy.
I’ve been in and our a few times. Different things taking me out…but when you have the right therapist it’s a wonderful thing.
My therapist now is for both me and my hubby. It started out just for me, but I soon decided I wanted Stuart in there.
My loss of independence with my illness, and him having to be the caregiver…we needed a safe place to talk about all of this….and continue to as my condition fluctuates so.
But I had to deal with family issues and bipolar issues…all sorts of stuff before this..
one thing I’m very proud of.
When Stuart and I started to get serious, we realized we both had issues we needed to deal with before we could make that final commitment. We both went into therapy and worked on us. Then we did a few sessions together, to talk about marriage and commitment, what we expected…that kind of thing.
This is something I advise everyone to do! If you have issues you haven’t dealt with they will most likely damage your marriage.
So happy we Both – decided to work on ourselves before we said “I Do”
It’s been 7 1/2 years, and we still feel the magic every day!!
I think everyone could get something from therapy! It has saved my life.
I think it has really helped me be more in tuned with me, so I can tell if my meds aren’t working quite right very early and I don’t go into a full blown depressive or manic episode. (only 1 in over 10 years. And I handled it very well.) I’ve been mostly stable for about 15 years now.
Thank you for the kind words. I believe we grow all the time, and I always want to grow to be a better person, therapy helps me to be that.
it must be wonderful to be able to help people, but also heart breaking when people leave before they should, and very hard not to remain somewhat unattached.
I’ve thought about going back to school to become a therapist….but I’m afraid I’d get too attached.
You are a hero!
wendy
P/S – hoping I can work more on my mask soon. I’m doing an undercoat of paint, but I’m going to do a collage on it….it’s just coming as I’m working on it. I’m not making too many plans, just letting the feelings move me.
Having just refilled eight prescriptions for my dear husband, I came to your piggish posting…. love that Penelope, and her verses….but Max is my true love! Somehow, Dogs are to love, Pigs are to EAT! Yes, I am not kosher, but Catholic! And it is New Year’s Day and Ham and Eggs sound mighty fine….sorry Penny….
Dear My Best Friend Jan,
You are a woman of discriminating taste.
LLLLLLLLLLLLickingly, Max
Dearest Jan,
I shall rise above your obviously DISTASTEFUL comments. I so hope you go to confession for your slothful thinking.
Oinkingly,
Penelope
Judy, Max and Penelope… I reciprocate.. don’t know because somehow can’t eat greedily..even from whatever limited vegetarian items I take.. but then it’s good to celebrate if one is delicious to the eyes and ears..of others.. thanks to all of you..
Dearest Ramesh,
Celebrate deeeeeeeelicious with eyes and ears, very very nice. I get nervous when people start celebrating me with their mouths and teeth.
Oinkingly yours,
Penelope
Oh Penelope — you are a girl after my own heart!!! You have joined the best family!! Happy New Year to each of you!! ~~ becca
My Dearest Becca,
You must have a very BIG heart!
Oinkingly yours,
Penelope
I love Penelope! Can’t keep Kosher with something so cute!
Happy New year!!
Dearest Rosemary,
I LOVE you too!
Oinkingly yours,
Penelope
P.S. Have you had trouble with people wanting to pick you to spice things up?
EAT! WALLOW! SNORT! CELEBRATE! It’s a good thing you added PRAY.
Dearest Bernice,
I pray that you develop a distaste for pork and have a delicious 2012.
Oinkingly yours,
Penelope
Hey you, you adorable little piggy, you are ahead of your time since it isn’t even January 1st on the East Coast yet! But who cares…..I think I’m in love with you too, that beguiling smile, your cute little face. You would definitely brighten my spirits. I LOVE you and your human and of course, Max. (just remember Max was there way before you) And if, little feminine piglet you turned out to be a male pig who just liked to dress up (like some actors) I would still love you anyway. Happy 2012 from my home to yours. Love, Laurie F.
Dearest Laurie F.
I am ahead of my time in ALL things Divine.
I’ve been told that you are having some gender delusions based on the dust from your remodel.
I so hope you recover quickly
Oinkingly yours,
Penelope
P.S. You might try a neti pot to keep the particles from your brain.
Penelope an albino? Perhaps. Jaundiced, more likely. She has a great outlook for the New Year nevertheless. Here’s to a 2012 that surpasses all yours, Penelope’s, and Max’s highest hopes, dreams and expectations!
Dear Rick,
You didn’t read the post carefully!
Yes, I was albino until my Human painted me the color I was born to be. That’s why I reside indoors so I won’t fade or “run”.
That was a jaundiced comment.
Oinkingly yours,
Penelope