The Jottings that brings the most comments have to do with grandchildren and ma’dog. This week I hope to please both groups.
I broke into a full-blown laugh when daughter Susan called to relate a Trevor ‘story.? She said, holding back a broad smile, ‘Trevor got kicked out of Bible School!? There was almost pride in her voice. There certainly was rejoicing in grandpa’s hearing it. How many granddads get to brag about such an accomplishment.
What could a 4-year-old do to get kicked out of a Bible study class?
Well, it seems a public toilet and a tent were involved. Trevor has shown a fear in having to use a public latreen. His twin sister Haley shows no hesitancy. Perhaps while standing he’s fearful of falling when looking down, while perhaps a little sitting girl faces no such dreaded possibility.
Anyway, Trevor wouldn’t go into the tent and stayed outside crying. Hence the call to mother to come and get him.
His uncle Jim has another theory. He’s semi-sure Trevor is an atheist.
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The exercises prescribed following back surgery several years ago included lying on my back and pulling up my knees.
Shayna, my 60-pound dog, must have thought I was getting into fun and games. As I stretched out, this 80-pound, 4-legged beast, walked over me a few times then put all her 120 pounds on a front foot that landed right on ’em.
It hurt bad, but I couldn’t help but laugh, and admire her accuracy. I also thought she might be trying to get back at the incision makers who robbed her of reproductivity.
Shayna and I have completed four weekly, one hour sessions of training. She was to learn Come, Sit, Down, Stay, Wait, Off, Let’s Go, OK and Place.
She learned she could get me to do most of those things with stubborness. To be fair, I’ve been away a lot having prioritized golf ahead of dog.
Jamie, at Metamora Canine Academy, South Campus (you didn’t think I’d send her to a public school did you?) showed me how to train Shayna to do all things promised, and maybe I will when the golf courses close.
Shayna’s favorite food right now is either Breyer’s Ice Cream or creamy peanut butter. She’s had very little exposure to bacon. I am selfish, you know.
Lastly, Shayna loves to run around our swimming pool and drink the chlorinated water. I think she wants to be a blond.
People at K-9 Rescue League where I got ma’dog wouldn’t verify it, but they had a golden retriever there at the same time they had Shayna and I think that dog convinced Shayna that’s how she got her color.
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The headline in Harriette Cole’s column in a recent Detroit Free Press edition read, ‘Don’t shack up until after school.?
It’s obvious to me Harriette believes it is all right to shack up after school. Further reading shows the one seeking advice is a semester from being graduated from college. Then, to prove my belief, Harrriette says move in with the man after graduation if you want to.
I’m sure the girl’s parents are happy to read this expert’s advice.