I’m sitting here at the moment, bathed in the light of a
sudden revelation I just had. Maybe it was an epiphany! In any event, I believe
a truth was revealed to me! I now know why I own and identify so deeply with my
sweet Labrador retriever, August! It’s because we are exactly alike!
Like August, I’m friendly to everyone, treat everyone the
same. Like August, I crave the love and attention of others. Like him, I would
do just about anything to please and/or help anyone around me. We are both far too trusting. Those we trust
can easily take advantage of us. We are
easily led astray. We are LOYAL to a fault. We both perform for any little treat someone would throw our
way. We both need hugs regularly. Neither of us has any real control of just
about any situation.
Thus, we live our lives trying to please others, to be ‘good
boys.’ We are naïve in so many ways.
Sadly, he’s way ahead of me in pleasing and hugs and treats.
