Dancing in the Moonlight




When I was a kid I used to daydream about what dogs I'd get and what I would name them instead of weddings and such.

Storm's naming was an interesting process: a series of happy accidents and coincidences (his rescue story + my lifelong desire to name a dog after a weather-based event + the perfect song for a show name) sort of designed the whole package for me. I went to meet him with a few call names in mind and new exactly what I was going with within five minutes of seeing him.

The song I linked has been one of my very favorites since childhood. I do not have the words right now to describe what it does to my brain or my chest when it comes on. I think I might name my next Beardie after it. It's a very Beardie tune, actually. I've got a great call name for a male, but I'm still struggling to find a female call name I like. The obvious is Luna but, my God, I've known so many Lunas. There's the whole MLP thing, too, and just... I dunno. Doesn't feel right in the current daydream.

I'm not looking for suggestions - just sharing the first nice thought process I've had for almost a week. I've been in a rough depressive phase as of late.

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  1. DianeApril 26, 2018 at 8:24 AM

    Hello my friend. I love your stories. How about another one!

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