On Reuben Pond

Rueby Tuesday by Carlos and Jean Aleman

In the tradition of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Reuben has decided that he wants to write a book of poety. He takes a moment to go to a pond by his cabin for inspiration. The peacefulness of his surroundings leads to deep thoughts of life, love and doggie food.

Reuben spends an afternoon of careful contemplation. After he is finished, he is inspired to start on a work entitled The Scent of Perfection. He goes back to his cabin to begin working on it.

Riding on the Father's shoulders

Rueby Tuesday by Carlos and Jean Aleman

Reuben had hoped that his self-imposed exile from civilization would have given him the quiet retirement he was looking for, but he found that the paparazzi still hounded him. The only true refuge he was able to find was at his daddy's home, riding on his daddy's shoulders. When he is with his daddy, he experiences a peace that he could not find, even in his lavish surroundings.

It should be that way in our relationship with God as well. We humans are so often wrapped up in our pursuit of fame, fortune and wealth that we exhaust ourselves. But when we return to the Father and rest in His presence, that is when we find true peace and joy.

The Inside

Rueby Tuesday by Jean and Carlos Aleman

Reuben retires to his roomy den to watch his two favorite people on television, Oprah and Caesar Milan, the Dog Whisperer. Reuben finds it deeply satisfying to be living in a home built with his own hands. He has furnished it with all the amenities any doggie would want: big screen TV, laptop, comfy couch and chair, and hardwood floors. He then added touches of home like his movie posters, his Oscars, his lifetime supply of Toxolex, and his favorite doggie toys.

Those who have come to see Reuben have been very impressed with his surroundings. Even Doggie Interiors, the premier doggie decorating magazine, has offered to do a feature on his home. Though they were not impressed with the exterior, they were amazed at how much bigger Reuben made his home appear to be on the inside than it is on the outside.

Reuben's new home

Rueby Tuesday by Carlos and Jean Aleman

Reuben's many accomplishments have left him drained and yearning for a simpler life. After much deliberation, Reuben decided that he would sell all of his assets, move into a cabin in the woods and pursue his dream of an art career.

Reuben liquidates his vast media empire over the protests of his agent and his accountant. He takes the money and buys a large plot of land deep in the Florida Everglades. He builds a simple cabin by hand, using his vast knowledge of architecture to draw up plans.

After the cabin is complete, Reuben poses proudly in front of his new home.

Comments from Original Blog:
Jon said...
Tell Reuben I've got some more swampland to sell him
9:24 AM

Carlos said...
Swamp land! That's just what Reuben is looking for... :-)
11:13 AM

Reuben's Big Night

Rueby Tuesday by Carlos and Jean Aleman

The Hydrants of Canine County" was the talk of the Academy Awards this year. This sweeping epic, which was written, directed and produced by Reuben, who also played the lead role, walked away with 12 Oscars. Reuben himself won three, for Best Director, Best Actor, and Picture of the Year. Other awards included Oscars for best independent film, best screenplay, art direction, costume design, set design, cimetography, musical score, best use of a fire hydrant, and best grooming in a motion picture.

When Reuben learned that his film had garnered so many Oscars, he was overwhelmed. In a post-award show interview, Reuben could only say, "I had no idea when I conceived of this project that it would be so well received by the public, and by those of you in the movie industry. I was simply doing a film that was near and dear to my heart. The subject of fire hydrants has always fascinated me."