A Man's Reach
by Lois Bryan
Title
A Man's Reach
Artist
Lois Bryan
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A big fat thanksgiving turkey sits on the kitchen counter, just before being popped into the oven ... the centerpiece of the biggest meal of the year. Below, a tiny maltese puppy knows something good is on that counter and we can almost hear him wishing he were a bit taller so he could reach it. No amount of hopping will get the puppy what he wants, but you can rest assured that before the day ended, his little tummy was full.
Robert Browning tells us "Ah, but a man's reach should exceed his grasp, or what's a heaven for?" I've always liked that quote, and I think this little image illustrates it pretty well. Not sure about the heaven part, but I think it's good for all of us to always have something to strive for .. to "reach" for. And once we do reach our goal, to always have another one on the horizon.
Well, the horizon, or the kitchen counter.
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Comments (28)
Laurie's Intuitive
Precious capture, Lois! Oh my did this bring me back to my Bichon standing on his hind legs just like that!!! LOVE this!! Thank you for the wonderful smile!!
Lois Bryan replied:
Aww Laurie I'm so glad this little snap brought a smile from good memories!!! Buddy is dozing on the sofa beside me right now ... I'll give him an extra hug from you!!!
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your marvelous art has been featured on the Home Page of the ABC Group. This art has been selected from the ABC Group's K IS FOR KOOKY (Humorous) themed week. You are invited to add this wonderful art to the features archive discussions and in another discussion in ABC Group!
Brian Tada
Lois, this is absolutely adorable... and a clever narrative to accompany this perfectly timed gem! F/L
Robin-Lee Vieira
There you go again, my friend! It doesn't get any cuter than this! Instant and lingering smile! This is just precious!!
Joan Bertucci
Lois, I can't help but think of Norman Rockwell's art! Perfect image for a perfect quote! :-) L/F
Phyllis Kaltenbach
Congratulations. Your wonderful image has been Featured in "Fuzzy, Warm and Soft.
Sarah Batalka
Awww, bless his heart! What a fantastic capture, really tells a story. Speaking of...I love your description of this scene. You are one-of-a-kind, Lois, and you have a fan in me! L/fav
Lynn Bauer
Such an adorable scene!! You sure you didn't give in? I know how you love your little doggie!! :-) f/l
Reynold Jay
Adorable little pooch and loved the description of his concerns! Lovely work of art. Well done. FAVORITE!
Fran J Scott
How sweet! well done!
Lois Bryan replied:
Fran thank you!!!! I'm sure your big boy wouldn't have had a bit of trouble reaching that turkey!!!
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