June 13th 2010 5:40 am
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From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a dog," or, "that's a lot of money for just a dog." They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for "just a dog."
Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a dog." Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a dog," but I did not once feel slighted.
Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a dog," and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a dog" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.
If you, too, think it's "just a dog," then you will probably understand phases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise." "Just a dog" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy. "Just a dog" brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person.
Because of "just a dog" I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future. So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a dog" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment.
"Just a dog" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.
I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a dog" but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a human."
So the next time you hear the phrase "just a dog." just smile, because they "just don't understand."
--Richard A. Biby
January 9th 2009 2:03 pm
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I’ve noticed - and I’ve informed Mom - that the only time I seem to write in my diary is when someone tags me.
As you can see, today is no exception. A little cutie by the name of Heidi tagged me! Apparently, I am to list seven things about myself that others may not know, and then I’m to tag 7 of my FurFriends. I’ll have to think about that part.
For now, here are my seven newsworthy tidbits:
1. I am not all greyhound. Nor am I a cross-bred with a deer, much to Mom’s relief and the misperception of several other Skinfolks.
2. On several recent occasions, while chasing my tail in a most undignified manner, I have actually caught it and bitten it. It hurt, so I cried. Enough said.
3. If I could, I would hide inside Mom’s clothes so she would put me on in the morning and carry me around with her all day.
4. I’m tired of doing Pet Therapy. I just go because Mom wants me to.
5. I’m always happy when Tim decides he doesn’t want to go on a walk. I prefer walking with Star and Mom. Tim stops and smells things way too much, and he always tries to tangle me up in his leash. He is a little brat.
6. When Mom is late coming home, I get nervous. Is she dead and lying in a ditch somewhere? Have gremlins kidnapped her? Did she stop for dinner somewhere and forget to bring some home for me? All of these are high on my list of dreaded possibilities.
7. When Mom does come home late, I hug her when she comes in the door. I plant my head in her legs, and wrap one of my front legs around one of her legs. That way she can’t escape until she has reassured me that she wasn’t involved in any of the dreaded possibilities listed in number 6.
I’m still thinking about 7 victims. I’ll let you know when I choose them.
Winnie.
June 24th 2008 7:23 am
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Well, when I woke up this morning, I found I’d been tagged by my Bully Buddy, Ben the Bruiser!
If I read the instructions right, that means I am required to answer the following questions:
Name 4 jobs you have:
1. Beautifying the Couch
2. Beautifying the Settle
3. Correcting Star and keeping her in line
4. Giving the neighbors something to talk about.
Name 4 places where you have lived:
1. My First Family (who I hardly remember anymore)
2. The Capital Humane Society
3. My current home - Chez Winnie
4. Anywhere Mom and Dad go (they take me everywhere)
Name 4 places you have been:
1. Colorado/Wyoming
2. Kentucky
3. Idaho
4. Oregon
Name 4 places you'd rather be:
1. On Mom’s lap
2. The Settle
3. The Couch
4. My lounge chair outside in the sunshine
Now, I’m supposed to tag four other pups. Let’s see.... My victims will be:
Handsome and rugged Sergei,
Brave, outdoorsy Rupert,
Beautiful little Maebe,
and that little cutie, Milo.
Sincerely yours,
Winnie.
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