Ralph

Today is May 25th and is also the birthday of Ralph Waldo Emerson.  Mr. Emerson was an American writer, lecturer and poet who lived from 1803-1882.  He was a philosophical guy and although I can't really go into details about his beliefs and preachings, I CAN share a few of his quotes.  About dogs.  Now some I like and some....well...check them out!

"There is one other reason for dressing well, namely that dogs respect it, and will not attack you in good clothes."   OK - this one is a bit crazy.  Clearly he doesn't live with the FG. While the FG doesn't ATTACK my human when she gets dressed for work, he sure tries his very best to slobber her.  So he's not exactly respectful of attire....

"Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window."    OK - this analogy is kind of cute.  HOWEVER - we all know that while it might be fun to feel the wind in our faces, it's not really the BEST idea.  We could get something in our eyes - so one has to be careful.

"When a dog is chasing after you, whistle for him."    This one is a bit unusual.  If we are already coming, why bother calling?  Seems a bit redundant if you ask me.  Mind you, if a MEAN dog is chasing you, maybe you do it to confuse him?  Beats me.

But THIS is one I like - and I think you will too...
"Sitting back in the evening, stargazing and stroking your dog, is an infallible remedy."   

Now THAT is perfect.

Happy birthday Ralph.  Clearly, you liked dogs...

Have a good one.