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Saturday, December 13, 2008

"Just a dog"


Had to steal this from my future sis-in-law. Thanks, J!!!

"From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a dog,"
or, "that's a lot of money for just a dog."

They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for "just a dog."

Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a dog."

Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a dog,"
but I did not once feel slighted.

Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a dog,"
and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a dog" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.

If you, too, think it's "just a dog," then you will probably understand
phrases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise."

"Just a dog" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust,
and pure unbridled joy.

"Just a dog" brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person.

Because of "just a dog", I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future.

So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a dog" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future,
the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment.

"Just a dog" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away
from myself and the worries of the day.

I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a dog",
but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being
"just a man or woman."

So the next time you hear the phrase "just a dog"
just smile...
because they "just don't understand."

by Richard Biby

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Best and Worst of 2008 (in brief & in no particular order ;)

Best
* Giants win Superbowl
* The Dark Knight
* Sons of Anarchy
* Heroes, South Park & Lost
* My wedding and the weddings of loved ones
* Britney's comeback
* "Yes We Can"
* Tina Fey as Sarah Palin
* OBAMA WINS!

Worst
~ Vick pleads guilty/Plazixo shoots himself in the leg
~ Heath Ledger's untimely passing
~ Paris Hilton's My New BFF
~ Heroes, South Park & Lost not being on for months at a time
~ cheating scandals of public officials and many others
~ Britney's meltdown
~ "Maverick"
~ the real Sarah Palin
~ McCain loses ;)

Thank God... Yes we DID!