Archive for October, 2008

Taking Candy From A Baby, Not So Easy »

Dog’s aren’t supposed to eat chocolate; we know that.  Try telling that to Buddy.
As we were leaving the house to run errands, Buddy jumped into the car with glee.  Ever on the prowl,  he promptly stuck his nose in my purse, right in front of me, and jumped to the back seat of the car [...]

Sunday Morning With Buddy »

Sign in a Pet Store:  “Barney’s Pets – Happy Endings For Sale”
Dogs (or most pets).  They don’t want much; a kind voice, a regular bite of something different, a walk, a talk, our company, fresh air.  They are pretty good at teaching us to “…do what we can, with what we have, where we are.”  [...]

What Your Dog Teaches You »

A Dog’s Advice for Happy Living
Our dog, Buddy, is a great teacher, and he’s very patient.  Here are 18 things he’s working on teaching me.  He came up with them all on his own. 

A joy ride is just that, meant for joy.  Don’t skip them. 
Let the air blow on your face as you hang out [...]

Suffering From Loneliness? »

Get a dog.  I highly recommend it.  If you went to your local adopt-a-pet center, you’d not leave without a sweet face beside you.  Bern Williams says “There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.” 
I agree.  Are you lonely?  Do you want someone to love you, always be glad to [...]