MFP Book Club's October Discussion of "Marley & Me"
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MFP Book Club’s October reading selection- “Marley & Me” by John Grogan
A few questions/ points of discussion to start the ball rolling. You can answer any or all of these, post your own thoughts, and even post your own questions. No rules, just fun. For the questions/topics I’m posting, I’ll reference the chapter that sparked the thoughts for me.
General discussion: Did you like the book? Was it well written?
Preface: Was puppy Shaun really such an amazing dog, such a ‘saint’, or are our memories so subjective as to wipe out the bad and only leave the positive?
Chapter 1: John has his own ‘test’ to pick the best of the litter. Have you ever used a ‘test’ to pick out a pet?
Chapter 2: Do you think it’s important to have a pure-bred animal? If you have a pure-bred, what is their full name?
Chapter 3: John doesn’t believe a dog can have more than one master. Do you agree or disagree?:huh:
Chapter 6: The widow was murdered by her thieving nurse in the home across the street before the Grogan’s moved in. Have you or a loved one ever lived near the scene of a gruesome murder? Did it affect your perception of the neighborhood?
Chapter 6: Jenny has miscarried. Marley never leaves her side. Do you find it true that pets are in-tune with human emotion, sometimes moreso than other humans?
Chapter 8: Do your pets reacts badly to adverse weather? Do you believe in medicating animals to pull them through these difficult situations?
Chapter 9: While feeling a little amorous, John smells MilkBone breath. Although Jenny didn’t, have you ever eaten a MilkBone?
Chapter 10: What plans do you make for your pet while away on vacation? Would Marley have been better if placed in a kennel during the vacation?
Chapter 11: Would you have been able to wear the gold chain, knowing it was processed through and came out Marley’s rear?!?:sick:
Chapter 14: Could you use 14 weeks of bed rest? Would you survive 14 weeks of bed rest, mentally? (Remember, we are talking 1993… no laptops, no wireless internet, few cell phones, no text messaging, no MFP…:indifferent: )
My questions end there. As you can see, I’ve not completed the book. Life has been crazy (I work for Wachovia, if that helps explain). I intend to complete the book, but over the next couple weeks. In the meantime, you are all welcome to post discussion topics/questions for the last half of the book. This is OUR book club, so pipe in!
Sneak peek
: November’s book selection is “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho, chosen by member MollyK. (That info will be formally posted to the boards in its own thread on Oct 15.)
Book club info can be found within thread at http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/26188-mfp-book-club-october
A few questions/ points of discussion to start the ball rolling. You can answer any or all of these, post your own thoughts, and even post your own questions. No rules, just fun. For the questions/topics I’m posting, I’ll reference the chapter that sparked the thoughts for me.
General discussion: Did you like the book? Was it well written?
Preface: Was puppy Shaun really such an amazing dog, such a ‘saint’, or are our memories so subjective as to wipe out the bad and only leave the positive?
Chapter 1: John has his own ‘test’ to pick the best of the litter. Have you ever used a ‘test’ to pick out a pet?
Chapter 2: Do you think it’s important to have a pure-bred animal? If you have a pure-bred, what is their full name?
Chapter 3: John doesn’t believe a dog can have more than one master. Do you agree or disagree?:huh:
Chapter 6: The widow was murdered by her thieving nurse in the home across the street before the Grogan’s moved in. Have you or a loved one ever lived near the scene of a gruesome murder? Did it affect your perception of the neighborhood?
Chapter 6: Jenny has miscarried. Marley never leaves her side. Do you find it true that pets are in-tune with human emotion, sometimes moreso than other humans?
Chapter 8: Do your pets reacts badly to adverse weather? Do you believe in medicating animals to pull them through these difficult situations?
Chapter 9: While feeling a little amorous, John smells MilkBone breath. Although Jenny didn’t, have you ever eaten a MilkBone?
Chapter 10: What plans do you make for your pet while away on vacation? Would Marley have been better if placed in a kennel during the vacation?
Chapter 11: Would you have been able to wear the gold chain, knowing it was processed through and came out Marley’s rear?!?:sick:
Chapter 14: Could you use 14 weeks of bed rest? Would you survive 14 weeks of bed rest, mentally? (Remember, we are talking 1993… no laptops, no wireless internet, few cell phones, no text messaging, no MFP…:indifferent: )
My questions end there. As you can see, I’ve not completed the book. Life has been crazy (I work for Wachovia, if that helps explain). I intend to complete the book, but over the next couple weeks. In the meantime, you are all welcome to post discussion topics/questions for the last half of the book. This is OUR book club, so pipe in!
Sneak peek
: November’s book selection is “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho, chosen by member MollyK. (That info will be formally posted to the boards in its own thread on Oct 15.)Book club info can be found within thread at http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/26188-mfp-book-club-october
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MFP Book Club’s October reading selection- “Marley & Me” by John Grogan
A few questions/ points of discussion to start the ball rolling. You can answer any or all of these, post your own thoughts, and even post your own questions. No rules, just fun. For the questions/topics I’m posting, I’ll reference the chapter that sparked the thoughts for me.
General discussion: Did you like the book? Was it well written?
Preface: Was puppy Shaun really such an amazing dog, such a ‘saint’, or are our memories so subjective as to wipe out the bad and only leave the positive?
Chapter 1: John has his own ‘test’ to pick the best of the litter. Have you ever used a ‘test’ to pick out a pet?
Chapter 2: Do you think it’s important to have a pure-bred animal? If you have a pure-bred, what is their full name?
Chapter 3: John doesn’t believe a dog can have more than one master. Do you agree or disagree?:huh:
Chapter 6: The widow was murdered by her thieving nurse in the home across the street before the Grogan’s moved in. Have you or a loved one ever lived near the scene of a gruesome murder? Did it affect your perception of the neighborhood?
Chapter 6: Jenny has miscarried. Marley never leaves her side. Do you find it true that pets are in-tune with human emotion, sometimes moreso than other humans?
Chapter 8: Do your pets reacts badly to adverse weather? Do you believe in medicating animals to pull them through these difficult situations?
Chapter 9: While feeling a little amorous, John smells MilkBone breath. Although Jenny didn’t, have you ever eaten a MilkBone?
Chapter 10: What plans do you make for your pet while away on vacation? Would Marley have been better if placed in a kennel during the vacation?
Chapter 11: Would you have been able to wear the gold chain, knowing it was processed through and came out Marley’s rear?!?:sick:
Chapter 14: Could you use 14 weeks of bed rest? Would you survive 14 weeks of bed rest, mentally? (Remember, we are talking 1993… no laptops, no wireless internet, few cell phones, no text messaging, no MFP…:indifferent: )
My questions end there. As you can see, I’ve not completed the book. Life has been crazy (I work for Wachovia, if that helps explain). I intend to complete the book, but over the next couple weeks. In the meantime, you are all welcome to post discussion topics/questions for the last half of the book. This is OUR book club, so pipe in!
Sneak peek : November’s book selection is “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho, chosen by member MollyK. (That info will be formally posted to the boards in its own thread on Oct 15.)
Book club info can be found within thread at http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/26188-mfp-book-club-october0 -
Hmm, did ANYONE read? :ohwell:0
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Preface: Was puppy Shaun really such an amazing dog, such a ‘saint’, or are our memories so subjective as to wipe out the bad and only leave the positive?
I think over time, we all forget the negatives and latch on to the happy memories. My childhood pet ate clothing and shoes and tore up household items, but my memories of her include the fun times and all the love she showed.
Chapter 1: John has his own ‘test’ to pick the best of the litter. Have you ever used a ‘test’ to pick out a pet?
When we picked out a cat from the animal shelter, I knew I'd have a hard time selecting "the one". While I didn't have a test in mind, I did find an easy way to choose. All the kitties rushed over to me in the cage, all except one. She stayed in the back, never moving towards me. I told my husband that she was the one, that she had given up on anyone ever choosing her and resigned herself to a death sentence at the shelter. We brought her home.
Chapter 3: John doesn’t believe a dog can have more than one master. Do you agree or disagree?:huh:
I think pets can have many masters, but each takes on a different persona to the animal. While my father was the disciplinary master of our family dog, my sister was the 'playmate' master, always able to teach our dog tricks and have fun on command, or stop playing on command.
Chapter 6: Jenny has miscarried. Marley never leaves her side. Do you find it true that pets are in-tune with human emotion, sometimes moreso than other humans?
I think pets are much more in-tune with human emotions and hormones. My cat obviously knew I was pregnant well before I did, and started acting nuts, demanding attention when she never had before. Our family dog would come sit and snuggle with me when I cried in high school. Pets are the best for being there when you are sad.
Chapter 8: Do your pets reacts badly to adverse weather? Do you believe in medicating animals to pull them through these difficult situations?
Our family dog ran away the day we brought her home. She was gone, lost, for two weeks. During those weeks, she hid under a neighbor's riding lawn mower and endured terrible thunder storms. She was always fearful of storms. I wish we had been able to medicate her during storms in the future, instead of not being able to drag her out from under the bed during storms, where she would hide and whine miserably. I think the medication would have helped her deal better through the storms. Maybe the Dog Whisperer could have counseled her through her fears?:laugh:
Chapter 9: While feeling a little amorous, John smells MilkBone breath. Although Jenny didn’t, have you ever eaten a MilkBone?
Hahaha, NO!
Chapter 11: Would you have been able to wear the gold chain, knowing it was processed through and came out Marley’s rear?!?:sick:
Not sure if I could have worn that necklace, knowing it had been pooped out.
Chapter 14: Could you use 14 weeks of bed rest? Would you survive 14 weeks of bed rest, mentally? (Remember, we are talking 1993… no laptops, no wireless internet, few cell phones, no text messaging, no MFP…:indifferent: )
I would have gone nuts, especially being unable to play with my 18 month old. I would have been in a bad state mentally, like Jenny.
General: I'm enjoying the book, although I'm not enjoying it quite the way it was intended. I enjoy watching the family grow, their escapades, but more from the "this is why I never want a dog" perspective, lol
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Welp, this was a complete flop.:grumble:0
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Welp, this was a complete flop.:grumble:
Oh chin up Lauryn! I'm sure people will start posting this week (weekends tend to get distracted!)
I, for one, DID read the book! I checked it out on Saturday (yes this past Saturday) from the library and finished it yesterday. I had to ask the librarian where the book was, because according to the computer, it was checked in but I could not find it in the adult fiction section. The librarian nodded her head knowingly when I mentioned the title (seems it is a popular book), and said wrong section - biography. I didn't realize it was a true story - neat.
Anyways, I laughed, and cried and laughed again so hard I cried! This is NOT a quiet book! People will wonder if you are certifiable if you read this in public :laugh:
I have to admit, I'm not a dog person - I don't dislike them, but I'm more of a cat person, than a dog person (I just can't seem to enjoy the slobbering kisses, hair, jumping, etc.) :laugh: But, this book really touched my heart, and I know several dog people who would love this book - I'm going to buy it for them for Christmas. Thanks for recommending it Lauryn! Otherwise, I would have never read it.0 -
Okay, so I just found your book club & would love to join you! I have the book, but haven't started it yet. Would it make you feel better if I started reading it tonight? :happy: Good luck at work. My mom works for Merill Lynch so I can feel the pain you're going through right now. Ugh.0
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General discussion: Did you like the book? Was it well written?
Yes - I enjoyed the writing style - it grabbed my attention and did not let me go until the end! He writes with a clearly journalist style - descriptive words, sets the stage and helps the reader SEE what the scene is.
Chapter 2: Do you think it’s important to have a pure-bred animal? If you have a pure-bred, what is their full name?
I used to have a blue ragdoll cat. My husband is NOT a cat person, so he wanted a purebred cat under the misguided premises that a purebred would, somehow, be better "behaved" than a "mutt." I named him Azul (which means blue in spanish) and called him Zu-Zu (and my son named him Meow-Meow :laugh: ). Anyways, the hallmark of this breed is they are supposed to be very docile (hence the name ragdoll). I had selected Zu-Zu because he was the only one of his litter that was bouncing around his box, playing, pouncing, etc. True to his nature - he continued to be very un-ragdoll-like :laugh: He would hide behind corners and jump out at us (not scratching, but as if he wanted to say "BOO!") :laugh: He clawed up some furniture, the carpet, etc. DH was NOT happy about that. Anyways, he calmed down with age, but one time the kids left the sliding glass door open, and he got out and did not return (he was mostly an indoor cat - we only let him out when we were outside too). I was devastated. My daughter said, it's ok mama - you can get another cat. I explained to her the irreplacability of Zu-Zu, etc. We haven't gotten another cat yet - but I've been thinking about it. I miss having a cat in my lap. Growing up, we always had stray/pound cats - they were some of the best. So, I don't buy into the purebred thing !
Chapter 9: While feeling a little amorous, John smells MilkBone breath. Although Jenny didn’t, have you ever eaten a MilkBone? No way! LOL!
Chapter 11: Would you have been able to wear the gold chain, knowing it was processed through and came out Marley’s rear?!?:sick: I probably would have worn it - after soaking it in bleach for a few hours! :laugh:
Chapter 14: Could you use 14 weeks of bed rest? Would you survive 14 weeks of bed rest, mentally? (Remember, we are talking 1993… no laptops, no wireless internet, few cell phones, no text messaging, no MFP…:indifferent: ) This would KILL me. I can't stand to be in the house all day on a good day - but not being able to get out of bed for 14 weeks???? I don't understand how you are able to get up, walk around, etc. after bedrest ends - doesn't your muscle mass decrease from lack of use, etc. Wow - to all the moms out there that endured bedrest - you are champs!
(add some of my own comments from later sections of the book - I loaned the book to my oldest daughter, so I don't have exact chapters - I'm just going to ramble now :laugh: )
Ok, so after Jenny struggled with Conner's pregnancy - they went ahead and decided on a 3rd baby - insane! I was surprised - I would not want to attempt a 3rd pregnancy after 14 weeks of bedrest. I loved the story of Jenny's labor in the "indigient ward" even though they paid for posh settings - so neat how John and the other hispanic dads (didn't speak english) were joined by the wonderful bond of bringing a child into the world.
I thought that John let Marley hang on a lot longer than he should have. When Marley was falling down the stairs, unable to pick up his hind legs, unable to go to the bathroom, etc - he should have put Marley to sleep instead of waiting until Marley was unable to move even his own head. I know this is a hard thing for pet owners to do - where do you draw the line between releasing your pet and holding on to them?
In general, I was shocked speechless at how much Jenny endured of Marley's mess! If that were me (and I work HARD to clean up after my kids and DH) - I would go BONKERS if I couldn't even leave my house without being afraid that my dog would destory everything. Would you guys have put up with that? I think Marley might have needed a different setting - farm work, running in the fields, etc. Wow!0 -
I'm waiting for my library to get it back in stock! Ahhh!!!! I'll post as soon as I get my little hands on it.0
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There is a movie coming out called "Marley & Me" on Christmas day.
I think I'll take my girls to see it.
Here's a few clips:
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I read the book about a year ago. Being a dog person I can so totally relate to this story. I don't have time to answer all the questions but I will say: It was an awesome book, very well written, I laughed and I cried, I could so see my dogs doing some of the same antics as Marley. I can't wait for the movie to come out, I don't think it will be as good as the book (they never are). I would highly recommend this book to anyone. And as far as dogs being able to sense when something is wrong, I sooooooo totally agree with that!!!! They are very perceptive about so many things. There is no limit to what a dog might perceive, we as humans, will never know!
I have pure bred dogs and a mutt. My purebred dogs are 2 Italian Greyhounds (Punk & Satin), Miniature Pinscher, mommy's little Angel Chloe, 1 80lb Doberman Pinscher (Kong), and the mutt is a dachsund/beagle mix (Chelsea). Chelsea is 11 1/2 years old and she has been a great dog. It's not necessarily the breed of the dog that makes it's character, it's also the way it's raised.
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Hi , I read the book and then was so caught up in real life I forgot to post. Well everyone is gone but me so here's my time to post.
I really enjoyed this book because I love dogs even though I own 4 cats and my daughter acquired her first golden lab about 4 months ago that she named Jesse, although we call him Hoover since he acts like the vacuum. I do think the book was well written and I enjoyed the descriptions of Marley's antics.
Chapter 1 - John has his own "test " to pick out the dog. I will paraphrase where I can so I don't have to type all the questions. I don't know if you would call it a test but I am always looking for the underdog or cat be what it may.
Chapter 2- Is it important to have a pure bred. Easy answer for me, no. I've never had a purebred and probably never will. Always adopted from a pound when it came to dogs. I've only had three. My first heartbreaker was a shepherd/collie mix with bowlegged front legs. She was named Lady and when she passed away she broke my heart. The second dog was definately a cross of shepherd and husky and was the kids dog and named Tina. The third dog was a beagle named Sam that would sing along with you to any song that came out of our mouths. No dogs since though.
Chapter 3-Can a dog have more than one master. I don't believe so, I think the person who spends the most amount of time with the puppy ultimately becomes the master and then everyone else has a pecking order. I've noticed that with my daughters dog. He listens to her first. Her boyfriend second, and then to me or my hubby. All in that order. I do not know if I just sound more like her or not.
Chapter 6- Do you think pets are more in tune with humans. Only dogs lol. Cats couldn't care less whether you are up or down. They are too independent. But dogs I believe are more in tune with humans. Some dogs! Not all.
Chapter 8- Do your pets react badly to bad weather. Yes! Cats and Dogs. Our beagle was terrified of storms. I remember we had just worked on the car and a pan of oil was in the corner of the cellar and the beagle, stepped in it and tracked all over the house before we could catch him during a storm. We were not happy with him that day even though it was our fault we left it there. He would shake the whole storm. The cats go undercover literally. They crawl under couches and chairs and beds. We get some rather intense thunder and lightning storms.
Chapter 9- John smells milkbone breath. I have never personally eaten a milkbone. Now I know they have some made out or peanut butter and I might be tempted to try one of those just maybe.
Chapter 10- What plans do we make for our pets when we go away? Well they are cats and they are pretty independent but I still have someone come in and put food down and water. They have a cat door and come and go as they please.
Chapter 11- Would I have been able to wear the gold chain after it went through the dog. Probably not. I just wouldn't. Because all I'd do was think of where it had been. Yuck.
Chapter 14- Could I have used 14 weeks of bedrest? Could I have done it Mentally. In this 50 year old body, no, it hurts after lying down for 6 hours. physically. Mentally it would be okay now. In the 20 year old body it would have been hard mentally, I would have had to have all sorts of books to read. Not to mention alot of yarn products and embroidery to keep me busy. Physically, it would have been fine in the 20 year old body.
I've read the whole book so I won't go on chapter by chapter, just that I laughed more than I cried but I knew the ending would ultimately have me crying as I have with each and every dog we've had. I would not have waited so long to give Marley his well deserved rest . It was a great book to start with and I can't wait to read the next one. And I can't wait to read what everyone else posts. Have fun with the book everyone.0 -
I am 4 chapters in, so far I like it. it took me a while to find the post. I will answer the questions later. I am on my way out to the gym.0
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I enjoyed the book, but honestly didn't expect to. I'm appreciate the club for suggesting something that I wouldn't have read.
I will post a longer discussion when I have time.
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General discussion: Did you like the book? Was it well written?
I liked the book very much. I found it very easy to read and never found my mind wandering while reading. I was very pleasantly surprised that it was written in a man's voice and from his perspective.
Chapter 2: Do you think it’s important to have a pure-bred animal? If you have a pure-bred, what is their full name? Not at all, I think mixed breeds often have a better dispositon. I had a purebred dachsund while growing up. His name was Toby.
Chapter 9: While feeling a little amorous, John smells MilkBone breath. Although Jenny didn’t, have you ever eaten a MilkBone? Yes, I've eaten a Milkbone, I was about 5 at the time and there was nothing amorous about it.
Chapter 11: Would you have been able to wear the gold chain, knowing it was processed through and came out Marley’s rear?!?:sick: I don't wear jewlery, but sure why not?
Chapter 14: Could you use 14 weeks of bed rest? Would you survive 14 weeks of bed rest, mentally? (Remember, we are talking 1993… no laptops, no wireless internet, few cell phones, no text messaging, no MFP…:indifferent: )
I'd never survive 14 weeks of bed rest. I find it almost impossible to stay in bed for 8 hours.
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General discussion:
Did you like the book?
I have not finished it but so far its ok. I kinda got stuck, I read 50 pages the first night but have not picked it up again since.
Was it well written?
Yeah it seems to be. i like his style so far.
Preface: Was puppy Shaun really such an amazing dog, such a ‘saint’, or are our memories so subjective as to wipe out the bad and only leave the positive?
I bet he just forgot the bad, that is often how things work. And his parents would have been the ones dealing with the bad behaviors so all he had to deal with was the postive.
Chapter 1: John has his own ‘test’ to pick the best of the litter. Have you ever used a ‘test’ to pick out a pet?
Nope, I am very picky about how my pets look though, I am a cat person and the two of our three i picked are long haired cuz I love long haired cats.
Chapter 2: Do you think it’s important to have a pure-bred animal? If you have a pure-bred, what is their full name?
I think pure-breds are a waist of money my mom swears by them but I think a pets a pet and I would never go pay a ton of money for one, she use to get pursians they were the worst cats we ever had, terrifed of children and always had issues peeing in the house.
Chapter 3: John doesn’t believe a dog can have more than one master. Do you agree or disagree?:huh:
I agree some animals may have favorites, one of our cats still after 5 years only goes to adam to make me jealous. He also only sleeps with me and will not sleep in the room if I am not home.
Chapter 6: The widow was murdered by her thieving nurse in the home across the street before the Grogan’s moved in. Have you or a loved one ever lived near the scene of a gruesome murder? Did it affect your perception of the neighborhood?
I have never known about any really bad things that happened in the neighborhoods I havelived in.
Chapter 6: Jenny has miscarried. Marley never leaves her side. Do you find it true that pets are in-tune with human emotion, sometimes moreso than other humans?
YES, My cats always know when I am upset usally before my fiance even knows something is nope.0 -
I had put the book on my reserve list at the library, and when I got the notice it was in, I rushed into town to pick it up. Imagine my surprise when it was an audio book, read by the author himself. I would have had the book read in a couple of days probably, but having to listen to it has really slowed me down, I still have one CD to get through. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had read it myself, putting my own inflection into dog training sessions with the dominatrix and milk bone breath. I'm not saying I didn't enjoy it, actually, I think I enjoyed it more than I ever expected to.
Chapter 1) I don't have a test for an animal. I just go on gut feeling. I'm not even a dog person, and I saw an ad that some owners placed for their german shepherd. They were moving, and couldn't take her with them and needed a good home. I begged and pleaded, and finally got my way. We now have her :happy:
Chapter 2) I don't think it's important to have pure-breds, I think pure-breds have genetic tics that make them less likeable. My husband's ex had a pure-bred dalmation and a pure-bred italian greyhound. Both were awful animals to hear the stories. Our dog is mostly german shepherd, but has some husky and some other stuff. We get the protectiveness, but also cuddly loving too.
Chapter 3) The dog is definately my dog, always by my side, always asking me to be let out or to be fed. That being said, she listens better to my husband.
Chapter 6) Not a murder, but the guy who lived across from my apartment died of a drug overdose. And another year later, while I was at work, evidently the swat team and drug enforcement came and busted into a couple of apartments in our building (one was my next door neighbor). I didn't even know about it until a week later when one of the other tenants was telling me about it. So, no, it didn't effect my perceptions at all. I didn't even know they were dealing.
Chapter 6) For those of you slamming on the cats, I had a siamese when I was growing up who had wet fur all the time, because he would be there for me every time I was upset. And now I have a tuxedo cat who spends more time on my lap (not because I'm upset) than I ever would have expected a cat to. Our dog is pretty good at sensing moods too, but isn't as cuddly as the cat.
Chapter 8) OMG, I could kill our dog when a thunderstorm comes to town. Whining, jumping into bed and on the furniture (a BIG no-no). And why do thunderstorms only come at night? I've found that if I get up, move to the living room, turn on the lights and tv, Rhea (our dog) will lay down next to the couch, and as long as I have a hand resting on her, she'll let me sleep.
Chapter 9) Yup. I've eaten one. Back in my drunken college days. Just to prove they weren't so bad.
Chapter 10) I used to take our dog to my best friend's house. But she's moved away, so this past trip, we had the people we got her from watch her. The cat, we used to just have someone come and check on him every couple of days, but now his esophagus doesn't work right, and we have to mix his dry food with water and canned food, so I'm not sure what we'll do in the future.
Chapter 11) Hmmmmm.... it's a toughie. Probably not, even if it was cleaned, I'd be thinking I smelled like doggie poo.
Chapter 14) If you have to spend 14 weeks on bed rest, you have to. You'd find things to keep your mind occupied, and ways of changing position to keep your body as happy as it could be. I'm not saying it would be easy, but if it was the only way to keep the baby safe, you'd find a way.
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I had put the book on my reserve list at the library, and when I got the notice it was in, I rushed into town to pick it up. Imagine my surprise when it was an audio book, read by the author himself.
This is a little off topic, but I almost always have an audio book going in the car. I find that it decreases my stress/rode rage feelings. Interestingly, I prefer, uplifting non-fiction in the car. At home I prefer the escape of novels.
Currently I'm almost finished with "The Audacity of Hope" by Obama, I have "Faith of My Fathers" by McCain on reserve at the library. I found Obama's book gave me some insight into him and I'm hoping that McCain's book will do the same. I haven't completely decided on who I'm voting for.0 -
So... I just finished listening to Marley and me... I have to admit I got a bit teary eyed... Perhaps because the author's voice was wavering as he talked about puting Marley down.
Bad dog club: Our dog has an invisible fence. She blows through it to go to the neighbors to get snacks. And, evidently blew through it last night to roll in something awful. I got home from son's land training practice last night, to pet her and feel something wet around her neck... took a whiff and about died...
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So... I just finished listening to Marley and me... I have to admit I got a bit teary eyed... Perhaps because the author's voice was wavering as he talked about puting Marley down.
I finally finished the book. Yes, I -- the person who selected the book-- finally finished the book when the next selection is already here!:laugh: Life happens, oh well.
I finished reading while waiting in line to vote yesterday. Being in public, I was able to choke back the tears, but when John had to make the decision, I was torn. He called his wife, and she was silent, only finally saying, "I love you, John." Then he stayed there while they put Marley to sleep. Oh, it was so heart-breaking, to have to knowingly end the life of your bestest companion. It was surely time though. Poor Marley. Watching our beloved pets grow old and infirmed is so hard. As a teen and into my twenties I had to watch my parents put down our two childhood pets, both riddled with cancer and in extreme pain.0
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