Monday, September 21, 2015

A dog's diary...


Years ago, Theresa shared "A Dog's Diary vs. A Cat's Diary"
in a Presidency Meeting. 
I've never forgotten the message, 
(possibly because I have a living, breathing, furry reminder.)

It was golden!


The Dog's Diary
8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing!
9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing!
9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!
12:00 pm - Milk bones! My favorite thing!
1:00 pm - Played in the yard! My favorite thing!
3:00 pm - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!
5:00 pm - Dinner! My favorite thing!
7:00 pm - Got to play ball! My favorite thing!
8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing!
11:00 pm - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!

The Cat's Diary
Day 983 of My Captivity
My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength.
The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape...
Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow, but at the top of the stairs.
I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released, and seems to be more than willing to return. The bird must be an informant. I observe him communicate with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe. For now ...




 Theresa then expressed with some emotion in her voice, we have the choice every day
 to see our life and opportunities like the dog sees them or like the cat sees them. 
They're the same opportunities, it's the same life.

See what I mean?
Golden!!


 (Rascal missed this ball but look at his crazy tenacity!)




 His favorite thing!    :)

2 comments:

  1. I LOVE this!! It's my favorite thing. :)

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  2. Love it! I have heard that same thing before but never thought of it as being examples of choosing to be happy or not.

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