Here’s a Thursday Thought from George Bernard Shaw:
“A Native American elder once described his own inner struggles in this manner: Inside of me there are two dogs. One of the dogs is mean and evil. The other dog is good. The mean dog fights the good dog all the time. When asked which dog wins, he reflected for a moment and replied, The one I feed the most.”
‘Nuff said……
On this National Dog Day (AKA International Dog Day and National Dog Appreciation Day) I celebrate my dog, Riley. Here she’s pictured resting up after going to the polls to drop off our family’s ballots last election (notice the “I Voted” sticker on her forehead).
Dogs do a lot for us mere humans, from helping people with disabilities, to guarding our homes (except when resting up from voting), to giving unconditional love, to (for you older TV fans) saving Jimmy from the well…again. It’s right to have a day to honor them.
So, thank you, Riley, and all your canine predecessors in my life.
Whether you’re a dog-aficionado or not, this bumper sticker makes sense. Seems like it would lead to a calmer, friendlier world:
WAG MORE; BARK LESS.
Why did God make dogs? This video explains it. If you’re a true dog-lover, you’ll find yourself smiling and agreeing, then reaching over to give your dog an extra loving pat. And maybe thinking, is there a lesson in there about how humans should treat each other? See “God Made a Dog.”
[Thanks to Jim Knudsen for sending me this video-link.]
Here’s why I’m a dog-lover:
