A gift, and a message.


A GIFT


From Harry and David
https://www.harryanddavid.com/harryanddavid-home


This lovely gift arrived at my home today.   The label stated that it was from "Maria"..  I do not know anyone named  "Maria"  but I have a friend in Cambridge MA whose name is Mary.

I often call her "Maria".  She often calls me "Miguel".

So I suspect that my Cambridge friend is the originator of this lovely gift from the  firm called Harry and David.

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A MESSAGE

I received a Facebook message today from a man who I care for, like, and respect.  We have not seen each other in at least twenty five  years.  Here is what (God bless him) he had to say:
So sorry to hear about your beloved animal friend passing... Penne looked like the most adorable, lovable "mutt" anyone could have!



I am certain you have experienced the magic companionship of pets in many ways... One which I found amazing was their ability to know when you are hurting, and will nuzzle a bit closer or give extra love in their own way...

Magical creatures, aren't they?




I hope you can consider another, in your own time... Many Penne's out there could use the famous "Povey hug!" In their lives...
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My long time friend was spot on about Penne.  She was indeed "the most adorable, lovable "mutt" anyone could have! "

 More importantly I was tickled pink by his reference to the "famous Povey hugs".

 A friend (Benjamin) who is a Priest in the Church of South India (I met him when he was studying in in Cambridge, MA), often says that he remembers my hugs.

 A parishioner (was she in Cambridge or Pittsfield?) once said that i was a "master of the sideways hug".

 That was such a great compliment

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 There are scary full frontal hugs, often initiated and forced by males, with a ton of below the waist pressure.

 There are affirming, safe, and welcoming hugs, sideways on, by which two females, or two males, or a female and a male express tender, gracious and affirming care,

 I trust that my "famous Povey hugs" have mostly been safe.

 And there will be a day on which another "mutt" will enter my life. He/she will not be another Penne. But she/he will enjoy my safe hugs, and I will be blessed by the loyalty and affection of him or her.

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 NOT YET. First I have to drain my reservoir of tears for "the most adorable, lovable "mutt" anyone could have! "



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