July 2.
Today is Freedom from Fear of Speaking Day. Remember – I don’t make these up…
Anyway.
I know that in some places in the world, people have a fear of speaking
up – due to the political environment.
And some people just have a general fear of speaking – maybe because
they have a speech or language problem – or they are just shy. But in our household, it is EVIDENT that
Frodo has NO fear of speaking. Ever.
He and my human have an ongoing battle as
to who can speak more. And honestly, I
think Frodo is winning. He barks when he
gets up. When he wants food. When he wants attention. When he hears something. And when he just wants to hear himself
speak. The BEST is when my human tells
him to be quiet. It’s kind of like
putting a stick in the water and expecting that it will block the flow of
Niagara Falls. It’s actually fun to
watch. For example, while my human is
getting our meals ready, this is the typical scenario:
Frodo:
“Speed it up. Speed it up. Speed it up”. (spoken rather loudly)
Human turns to him: “Be quiet Frodo.”
Frodo looks at her: “Speed it up. Speed it up.”
Human:
In a louder voice: “Frodo – I
SAID be quiet”.
Frodo.
Silent for 2.3 seconds. In a
quieter voice: “Speed it up.”
Human:
In an even louder voice. “I MEAN
it.”
Frodo:
Silent for 5.3 seconds. In a
whisper. “NOW.”
Human:
Agggggggghhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Frodo is obviously no wallflower, and he
has NO fear of speaking. He would
be good to have on a debate team. He
always wins…..
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Linda Wozniak
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