The day after Dog Day, I was just talking to Geronimo, while snuggled up on the couch. And I realized that we should talk to our people the same exactly the way we talk to our dogs! How much better would life be if we felt the same freedom to talk like this to our fellow humans.

“What it is? What is it? It’s okay, come here. Come here.”

*whispering and touching face* “I love you so much. I love you so much, schmoogy wooogy.”

“Oh, you don’t want to go out? Okay. We’ll do it later.”

“Who wants to go for a ride? Who wants to go for a walk?”

“I’m so glad I found you!!! You’re the best!”

“Goodnight, buddy. Get some sleep. You had a big day.”

“You’re my best friend! Thank you for rescuing me.”