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Hannah Rocks! (in stereo!)

10.19.04 - My Dear Little Red-head!

Hanna's dad here (aka Hannah's houseboy); just thought I would contribute to this excellent effort begun by her mom, Elizabeth, and her Aunt Lauren.

Hanna is my first dog, and by that I mean to say that she is the first dog I have had on my (our) own since I was a boy. The experience has been nothing I could have prepared myself for, or would even have been able to fathom just a year-and-a-half ago.

She is my sweet, gentle, loving, beautiful, and vibrant little partner. My daughter! I am continuously surprised at how she has changed (and continues to change) the quality and depth of my feelings about our relationship, and the nature of a man's love for his dog.

Long gone are the days when I believed, or rather thought I believed, that a "dog" should not be allowed on the furniture, or in different areas of the house. Let alone the put-my-foot-down attitude about her snuggling on the comforter next to me at night! It is now all I can do to not crowd her at home with relentless hugs and kisses. Just reading back what I have already written here is incredible, even to myself.

Hannah projects as much subtlety of emotion as that of any person I have ever met, and a more joyous and energetic attitude than most humans I spend time with. Whether if I am running with her in the yard, throwing the "birdie" to her at the beach, or watching her reward my mother with a load of quick kisses in return for a baby carrot, she is truly the light of my life. In fact, she is chasing rabbits in her sleep right beside me now. Goodnight, Hannah. Goodnight everybody!

--Greg