KNITTING WITHOUT DOG HAIR IS NOT AN OPTION

... you would learn (at least) 16 things like:

1. When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
2. Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
3. Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
4. Take naps.
5. Stretch before rising.
6. Run, romp, and play daily.
7. Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
8. Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
9. On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
10. On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
11. When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
12. Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
13. Be loyal.
14. Never pretend to be something you're not.
15. If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.. and
16. When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.

A friend sent this to me a couple of days ago and I just love this. Hermione would be the perfect teacher for no. 7 and Noah would teach you all about no. 4 and they are both excellent at no. 16.

I am trying to blog every day about something during the month of December. Let's see if I can keep up with myself. At least, I finally got the vacation report published yesterday... Whew...