Thursday, December 11, 2008

He is a nice dog.

So it turns out some of my recent occurrences of life have been summarized in a book, then created a movie. As visitors come to our home and we assure them that he really is a nice dog, their perceptions are overshadowed by the dog that is thwarting them with affection.

For one of our visits to the Davlin Mentor branch we had the car all loaded and ready to go, Lionel too. As we got to top speed on the freeway Lionel became nervous and put his front paws on the car door. Not much of a problem, but the way the window device was designed his chunky paw started to roll down the window.

With high octave screams my wife let me know that trouble was near. Fortuanatley we were able to she was able to grab his tail before he made the big leap and I used the master controls to roll up the window. From then on, whenever Lionel rides with us in the car we make sure the child safety lock in on.

But really, he is a nice dog.

A boy cries wolf

I would like to revive my blog. Over the last few days, I have experienced some things that I thought would be enjoyable readings. If at the very least enjoyable writings for me.

Last night as I took my dog for a walk I was focused on the cold blowing wind when out of nowhere another four-legged friend approached. My mind's first assessment of the situation was that my neighbor's friendly dog finagled her way outside and would soon be scolding her untimely escape. The next moment the assumed owner was not scolding K9 #2 rather he was warning me, "That's not my dog, that's not my dog!"

Once my brain was able to interpret his heralds I realize at the end of my hand was a magnet for curiosity. After shortly walking in backward circles thinking my new observer would lose track, my dog whisperer training set in. With head raised high, I began to aggress the wolf.

I didn't fully think it, but proclaiming what doesn't belong to me does not, in fact, communicate the most pressing issue.

Are you able to exclaim the most important points at a nanosecond of notice?

Does practice help?

How about preparation?

Let me know what you think.