Chasing the Wind

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Dog Food

I tell Diane it’s because I’m building his character, his strength. I want to make a man out of my dog, even if he *is* missing some parts.

When I leave for work this week, Patch goes into my bathroom with the door closed. With all the construction going on downstairs, it’s the safest place for him. Of course, that jogged me out of my morning routine, so sometimes I forget some of the little things. Like feeding Patch.

It’s only Tuesday, I think. Seems like he just ate a few days ago. I have to do this daily?

The living room was thoroughly demolished with holes in the ceiling and pink string dangling. I had to sort out the surround sound wiring for installation tomorrow, which meant I had to run to Best Buy and get two Bose cube ceiling mounts. Man, they’re proud of those things, $30 each.

Diane picked up some Chinese dumplings with some fortune cookies for dinner, but since Best Buy was going to close, she had to eat it in the car. Got the brackets, headed back home. On top of the kitchen island was a single fortune cookie. I know there were two there when we left.

I look at the two dogs. Bella wags her tail happily. Patch bolts outside. Aha, there’s the guilty party. I pick up the used cookie wrapper off the floor and get back to my wiring. Patch eventually comes back inside and starts eating sheet rock. Crunch crunch crunch.

I look at Patch. Diane looks at me. “When did you last feed him?” she asks.

“Feed him?” Oh yeah. No, I’m trying to build his character. Food is for little sissy dogs. Macho dogs eat sheet rock. Yeah, that’s my story, and I’m sticking to it.

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5 responses to “Dog Food”

  1. Diane Avatar
    Diane

    Just about the time you get his character all built up, I’ll enter the scene and start feeding him routinely.
    Hang in there Patch, only 45 more days little buddy – I promise I’ll take care of you, and your owner too!!!!!

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  2. A.M.M. Avatar
    A.M.M.

    This is why I used to give him several days worth of food at a time. I forgot frequently, too, but at least he wouldn’t go hungry when I forgot.

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  3. Michael Avatar
    Michael

    Diane, that’s going to be tough. Patch is easy compared to me, I’m going to need a lot of care. 🙂

    AMM – several days of food + locked in the bathroom is not a good combination. 😦

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  4. Julie Ballinger Avatar
    Julie Ballinger

    Patch deservse to be pampered 😆 dallas.shopshurepets.com is the ticket for him and his owner.

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  5. Michael Avatar
    Michael

    Well, that sort of looks like spam, but since you used Patch’s name, I’ll allow it. 😛

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Michael, a sinner saved by grace, sharing what the good Lord has shared with me.

Solomon, in the book of Ecclesiastes, said, “I have seen all the things that are done under the sun; all of them are meaningless, a chasing after the wind.”

If you’re not living for the glory of God, then what you’re doing is meaningless, no matter what it is. Living for God gives life meaning, and enjoying a “chasing after the wind” is a gift from God. I’m doing what I can to enjoy this gift daily.

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