Aww {{HUGS}} to you Val. I tear up easily sometimes too, I did actually today when I saw that pic Kay posted of Zone the greyhound. I can't say why really, just it brought out such a strong emotion in me and tears come for me with strong emotion, whether happiness, sadness, anger, thankfulness. It's just somehow an extra way of expressing a strong emotion other than words.

That is one of my very favorite pics of Tasha girl. Her face is lit up because I was telling her she was good and had a treat for her. She was sitting so prettily and focused on me completely .

I know exactly what you mean but I don't think it's age so much, I think it's just an extra sensitivity and depth of emotion.