In this week's dialogue, James, Alexia and Sundance will discuss how rain and fun meet. Sundance will ask a series of relevant questions and James and Alexia will provide answers.
Sundance: You weren't joking James. It sure rains a lot in Coos Bay.
James: Yes Sundance. There is much precipitation along the coast. We happen to be right in the middle of all this weathery fun. It's not like Los Angeles, or even Santa Cruz, kiddo. We've gotten ourselves wet behind the ears everyday this Winter.
Sundance: I am having tons of fun running in the morning with you and Momma, especially when Opie comes along.
James: Is that because we are now doing wind-sprints?
Sundance: That's part of it, but I just love how we are going fast.
James: I see, you want to be like Ricky Bobby and you just wanna go fast. I just want to get out and be healthy for you and Momma. You may not have noticed, but I have packed a few pounds on my belly this past hibernation period, even with walking and running you daily. It just happened.
Sundance: Oh James! I love you, fat or skinny. You are my best friend and I want us to be together for a long time.
James: You got it Sundance. Our conditioning and exertion together is the tie that keeps us close and bonded. The rain is just another part of it. The rain keeps us clean and refreshed, even during those times it feels like a tsunami. On those mornings I hear the rain come down, my body wants to stay in bed and stay dry, but the look on your face reminds me to do right by the both of us. If we let silly little technicalities like weather keep us from doing what we know needs to be done, we would start finding excuses for all sorts of bad habits.
Sundance: Why would anyone not run in rain? I love running in rain! My fur keeps me warm, and running feels good, essential, like eating. You wouldn't not eat just because of rain, would you?
James: But we don't have fur!
Sundance: Oh. That's right.
James: Humans have to be especially brave and gutsy and determined. If you're going to live in paradise, you have to rise to every occasion to make the best of every situation, regardless of circumstance.
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