Ten things my dog taught me about COVID
Constant barking at the gate is more annoying than useful.
If the intruder is really scary sometimes it is safer to stay at home and not visit anyone, even if you like a ride in the car.
Stock up with food, cans will do; toilet paper not so much.
Make sure you continue to keep watch on other members of the pack; they might feel unsafe for a long time while the intruder is about.
Turn off the nightly TV news sometimes; the family can get quite upset by what they see the intruder is doing to people far away.
If you can’t travel so much, find a fun hobby. There is always time to dig a bigger, better hole at home.
Enjoy home; get up on a different sofa or chair with a good book, or better still, have a snooze.
Not everyone wants to get a jab, but sometimes you’ve just gotta do what you gotta do. I’m told distemper is really awful.
If you cook, cook more; your dog will love you for it.
If you work from home, remember to be nice frequently during the day to those around you. You might be getting in their way, after all.
Encourage clever people to find ways to beat the intruder; even they need praise and encouragement.
Be calm; all will be well, all manner of things will be well.
Walk more often; your dog will love you for it.
My dog can’t count.
Archbishop Prowse’s latest homilies
Barking at the gate doesn’t always scare off the intruder.
Thank you, Geoff, for a very amusing and very thoughtful reflection. While each of the items was instructive, I especially liked nos. 5, 6 and 11. Keep smiling and keep offering your wisdom.
Good article & reminds me Dog is God spelled backwards.