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Be more Dog

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Richard Merrick
Jun 11, 2019
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I lost a friend this week.

Not my dog, but a regular, welcome visitor.

(Does anyone ever own a dog - or do they just choose to hang out with us?)

Here's some of what what I learned from him:

  • That a fire is interesting, not just for warmth.

  • That a stick is interesting.

  • Actually, most everything is interesting.

  • That joy is an attitude.

  • That friendship doesn't care what you look like.

  • ....and is unconditional.

  • That walking in the rain is as good as walking in the sunshine. Just soggier for a while.

  • That stoicism is cool.

We could all benefit from being more Dog.

Rock on Sweep.

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