Old Mr. PJ and the Daily Photograph

  Social Media is a wild place.  It can be a good way to keep in touch with friends and family.  Folks post photos of kids, vacations, meals and pets.  I mainly post pictures of the Bayou, critter friends and fish.  I also post a daily photo of the old dog, PJ.  Mr. PJ was left in my care by my son, daughter-in-law and my grandlittles.  Just before they left to go to live on the island, my little granddaughter asked me to send her a daily photo of her doggy.  "I am sure going to miss PJ." she said.  That brought tears to my eyes as I was just having the same feelings about her.  "I am sure going to miss my sweet Mary Ruth and Mark Charles."  I promised, then and there, that I would send her a photograph of her beloved friend, Mr. PJ, EVERY DAY and I have since that day.

  Social Media can also be a cruel place at times.  There are those who post far too much personal junk which they instantly regret.  There are bullies, fake friends and those who just straight up are mean.  But, then, those folks are the same way anywhere and everywhere so I try to not let it get to me.  I did, however, take exception to one rude remark.  While I am not offended as they have every right to say what they please, I admit that it did take me aback a bit.  Someone told me that I was posting "way too many photos of PJ."  They thought I should stop since it did not please them.  Ha!  Nope.  I made a promise and it is one I intend to keep as long as I am able.  They can overlook the photos, close their eyes or even "unfriend" me. Who cares?  Not me, that is for sure!

  I would drop the whole Social Media scene if it were not the only contact that I have with my grandlittles.  I miss them so very much and cling to every photograph that is sent my way.  It is hard to be a half a world away from family.  I guess I grew up in a time where family stayed together and I had dreams of having my kids nearby.  It did not happen but at least with technology, we still have a connection.  Mary Ruth and Mark Charles,  MawMaw will always send you pictures of your doggy.  He and I miss you terribly!