Abby Sunshine

Look at Abby Sunshine. She is hunkered down, in the corner on a windy, 41 degree Spring day.

 When you think of the season of Spring, is this the image that jumps into mind? Leaves, dirt, wind blowing through little Abby’s fur? No, I think this looks like a fall day. This does not show the green tips of daffodils readying themselves for growth. I do not see any crocus sprouts emerging. In fact, where is the sunshine? If I were to illustrate an image of Spring, I’d use vibrant markers and surely include a nice, bright yellow to show the sun as the earth is coming back to life.

 Here Abby looks off into the distance. What does she see? An active robin, finding a worm? A lively squirrel, running about? No, I daresay not. She is looking to a back yard with leaves and debris blowing by, the sky a tone of gray, and the tennis balls, not flying.

F.Y.I. Moments after these photos were taken, Abby took advantage of my being there and quickly brought me the necessary toys for an energetic game a fetch. I think she is fine about the “fall-like” day today. She posed well for these images–must have sensed I was looking to capture a somber mood! It makes me think that sometimes it is a matter of choosing our mood. Abby brought some sunshine to me on this gloomy day!