tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435542545096646350.post6203726771064262439..comments2023-11-26T09:58:42.772-08:00Comments on Roots'n'Leaves: Sentimental Sunday: My Sophisticated RakeJoanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07948553013206247354noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435542545096646350.post-24195308865882863202010-02-11T14:10:15.965-08:002010-02-11T14:10:15.965-08:00All the comments above are awesome, and I can only...All the comments above are awesome, and I can only add that my 'jake' was a purebred collie named "Lassie". She was bought for my big brother who was on crutches, but she adopted me as her own little person that needed her protection. Though I've loved other dogs and cats since, it is still she that stands out as my best friend, best protector. Bless you for sharing!Sherry - Family Tree Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08771660350904508670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435542545096646350.post-28177468101660564552010-02-08T18:49:55.112-08:002010-02-08T18:49:55.112-08:00Joan, what a beautiful story. Your words carry the...Joan, what a beautiful story. Your words carry the reader through the story by moving the reader through different emotions artistically placed for the optimal effect. Over the past 12 years or so I have not had good experiences with pets. Family members tell my husband and I that we are not "dog people." But deep down inside I remember what it was like to love - deeply love - a dog friend. My "Jake" passed away when I was a teenager. Thank you for making me remember. Thank you for reaching in and pulling those emotions from the depths of my heart back to the surface. Thank you for sharing your Jake with me. His heart touched mine...Herstoryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10815842259130817555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435542545096646350.post-89316544815056205302010-02-08T15:27:07.511-08:002010-02-08T15:27:07.511-08:00Hey Joan! Thanks so much for the comment yesterda...Hey Joan! Thanks so much for the comment yesterday! My dad's interest is actually military, so we cross paths with the family history from time to time. :)<br /><br />I love the Jake picture. The furry guys make the best friends, don't they? I'm going to go give mine a hug, in Jake's memory.Tonia Kendrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00297848253869576380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435542545096646350.post-28513978988707053612010-02-08T06:21:19.149-08:002010-02-08T06:21:19.149-08:00What a most wonderful tribute!!What a most wonderful tribute!!Dorene from Ohiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05371522353987796175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435542545096646350.post-9593150894817902012010-02-08T06:18:58.882-08:002010-02-08T06:18:58.882-08:00Joan, What a wonderful tribute to your pal. He wa...Joan, What a wonderful tribute to your pal. He was so lucky to have lived those 14 years under your care. Thank you for sharing this.Barbara Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07440544740334032378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435542545096646350.post-9959891612725745502010-02-07T15:48:43.449-08:002010-02-07T15:48:43.449-08:00Oh how lovely! I so loved reading about Jake and Z...Oh how lovely! I so loved reading about Jake and Zak!!! I have had several four-footed family members who have come and gone on now. And I miss them each and every one! These days it's Chica [the Chihuahua] and Fred [the cat]. [Fred is destined for a complex, as Fred is a female!]<br /><br />They may not be in our genealogical family tree, but they are in our family tree nonetheless!Cyndi Beane Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15470984285863722669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435542545096646350.post-28551483984980141272010-02-07T15:16:48.127-08:002010-02-07T15:16:48.127-08:00Outstanding, and there are TWO of them. Sue and J...Outstanding, and there are TWO of them. Sue and Joan, both pieces touching beyond explanation. Thank you both!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11754623831815018924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435542545096646350.post-87829359587667898422010-02-07T15:13:37.387-08:002010-02-07T15:13:37.387-08:00What a wonderful story and a wonderfriend friend a...What a wonderful story and a wonderfriend friend an protector is Jake. Thanks for sharingLife Goes Onhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03777055726019503326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435542545096646350.post-18249674762637400812010-02-07T14:22:23.780-08:002010-02-07T14:22:23.780-08:00Joan, what a sweet tribute!! I loved it.Joan, what a sweet tribute!! I loved it.Leah Kleyleinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04796483107434706318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435542545096646350.post-86283582554622135082010-02-07T13:15:27.567-08:002010-02-07T13:15:27.567-08:00A beautiful tribute to Jake. Thanks for sharing.A beautiful tribute to Jake. Thanks for sharing.sjtaliaferrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04485340969813958339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435542545096646350.post-89676449907244993082010-02-07T12:31:12.535-08:002010-02-07T12:31:12.535-08:00To my sister Joan. Now you have gone too far.... ...To my sister Joan. Now you have gone too far.... and not mentioned one of Jake's best friends, my dog and best friend Zak who "ate coyotes for a snack". Zak was a Silky Terrior of about 12 pounds and not quite as large as Jake, but he was just as fierce and had a big heart. And he survived being lost in the wilderness for a week, fighting off coyotes and lions and the like. And was a legend in his own time. So, here it is, Zak's song, which we all delighted in singing and Zak loved to sing along and would howl at the end... and all the kids and adults would howl with him... <br />And then we would all laugh. <br /><br /> ZAK'S SONG<br /> <br /> There once was a dog name Zak<br />He lived in a little ol' shack<br />Ate coyotes for a snack<br />Cause he didn't wanna put then in a sack<br />That's right, he didn't wanna put them in a sack.<br /><br />This big little dog named Zak<br />Had a mind with only one track<br />Wanted you to throw ball<br />So he could bring it back.<br /><br />You may think this tale is absurd<br />That Zachary was a turd<br />But this big little dog named Zak<br />Loved to play ball<br />And ate coyotes for a snack<br />That's right,<br />He loved to play ball<br />And ate coyotes for a snack....<br /><br />This tale will be told and told<br />As years and years unfold<br />About this big little dog named Zak<br />Who loved to play ball<br />And ate coyotes for a snack.<br />He ate coyotes for a snack......<br /><br />Luv Sue<br />PS I love all your writing. I am very proud of you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02903077191319145477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-435542545096646350.post-23177035817920640852010-02-07T11:15:31.725-08:002010-02-07T11:15:31.725-08:00He is so handsome! Obviously a gentleman who make...He is so handsome! Obviously a gentleman who makes friends and breaks hearts everywhere he goes. Thank you for sharing him with us!Greta Koehlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05429623811794360612noreply@blogger.com