Speak! Do Dogs Talk? Understanding Dog-speak
When us dogs talk, most of what we say is not said vocally. Some of what we say comes through body language: the position of our head and body, how we hold our ears, the shape of our eyes, things like...
View ArticleFine, Just Fine
I inwardly cringe as I walk up the steps to the door. Just inside I am met by a large fellow with a round, ruddy face. He smiles broadly, “Well hey there, Doug, how you doing?” and sticks his hand...
View ArticleThe Importanceof Word Order
There is a meme going around that illustrates the power of word placement very well: place the word “only” anywhere in the sentence and see how the meaning changes, yet it remains a proper sentence. I...
View ArticleDiscussion vs Argument
As Christians, should we have an open mind toward opposing or alternate viewpoints or close our minds and hold steadfastly to our beliefs? Can we learn anything valuable from those who disagree with us...
View ArticleYour Dog’s Tail Tells a Tale
People are used to reading the body language of other Peoples as part of their interaction with one another. They often do it without even thinking. Some people assume that dogs are just animals and so...
View ArticleSocial Media Advertising Can Be Spooky
I know advertisers team up with social media platforms to track users and target social media advertising to those user’s specific needs. Many have been the times that I’ve searched for something, and...
View ArticleDominance
This morning, Blondie (as usual) came with me when I came out out into the yard to feed and exercise The Rowdy Boys. They ate their kibbles then had a nice long run and were finally worn out and ready...
View ArticleThe Sands of Opinion
Knowing when to trust who can be a difficult part of life. This is nothing new; Eve was deceived by the serpent in the Garden of Eden, and that serpent has been spinning lies designed to misguide ever...
View ArticleThe Saddest Realization
The saddest words any parent can hear is their child saying, “I don’t need you.” The saddest realization any parent can experience is that the child is right. Where were you when they wanted a lap to...
View ArticleBoggled by Language Abuse
Being a writer, I take language: the meanings and flow of words, seriously. Words have power and precise meanings. Effective communication means using words properly. Throwing together a mish-mash...
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