That is EXACTLY the reason I like dogs better than most people. Their loyalty is unquestionable and they are always willing to forgive. And how do we humans reward the loyalty shown to us by these amazing creatures? Well, by throwing stuff at them for things they had nothing to do with.

I'm glad I'm surrounded most times by my loyal canines. It's the humans I encounter that need to duck, not the dogs.

On another note. Though I have learned that I have no control over what happens on the idiot box except that I can change the channel or turn it off, I still get caught up in the excitement of the competition but have learned to realize that nothing I say or do will change the outcome from my living room. I learned these things the hard way at about age 28-32 or so (quite a few moons back). I use to throw stuff at (and sometimes through) the walls, like ashtrays. I didn't toss them like some limp-wristed lollipop pitcher. I chucked 85 mph bullets. Didn't take me long to understand the instant rewards for my uncontrolled stupidity. It's called glass/ceramic/plastic cleanup and wall repair. A few dents in the wallet later and having to spend TOO MUCH precious time on sheet rock repairs. Lesson learned.

So the pillow wasn't a bad idea BN. Just do the right thing next time.... Aim it at a human, not the dog.

-Mike Pratt