Pumpkin is such a sweetheart when she wants to be. Lately she has been coming into my office while I’m working, just for hugs and to exchange a word or two. She often asks me what I’m writing about, and when I tell her, she gives me input on what I should write on the subject. Sometimes it’s nonsensical and hilarious, others it makes quite a bit of sense.

There have been a few times that she has given me ideas that helped me get through my writer’s block. Last week I was writing about various types of pets, doing descriptions and recommendations for pet supplies and such, and I ran out of words before I had enough for the article. Pumpkin suggested that I write about playing with the pets, and that just opened a floodgate of ideas.

She really amazes me sometimes. She’s such a smart girl. Pretty soon I’m going to have to start paying her as a consultant.