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Dear Canine Guest
This is a painting by Jackson Pollock, a famous painter and major figure in the abstract expressionist movement. Just keep it in mind. Now on to the post… ……… Dear Canine Guest, I feel like there are some important things for you to know, and, while I’m not very good at subtle communication (my parents…
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Jack: A Love Story
Jack lives down the street. Except when he’s at our house. And Jack takes his role as lapdog very, very seriously. If there’s a lap and a laptop, he really feels he has no other choice than to lay upon them both. No shirking of lapdog responsibilities around here, I assure you. Now, I don’t…
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“Are you going to finish eating that?” and other things I’ve said to my dog…
“Are you going to finish eating that? ‘Cause, if you aren’t, I will.” I said that to my dog. It’s not pretty. It’s just true. Yesterday, we played “Did I Say It to My Child or My Dog?” And yesterday, bless your sweet and darling “think the best of everyone” hearts, you thought I said…
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Schadenfreude: The Backyard Edition
schadenfreude – (noun) pleasure derived from another person’s misfortune Every now and then, I like to share something “as is.” Something that hasn’t been prettied up for you. Something that keeps me honest. What? I do that every day? “STOP, Beth!” the crowd cries. “We can’t take any more honesty from you!” Nevertheless, I press…