For the Love of Dog

The Carolina Panthers may have lost in their playoff game

but Daisy reminds me that the "Love of Dog" puts everything into perspective. 

Monday Musings: September 19, 2011

Dear Cam Newton,

Um, our team was the one wearing the WHITE jerseys. Just thought maybe you had forgotten.

A concerned 5^th

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Dear Steve Smith,

What was that all about? Were you showing off? I thought rule #1 in NFL football is to ALWAYS protect the ball. Oh, and next game…leave the Teflon gloves at home, ‘kay?

An exasperated 5^th

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Dear Carolina Panthers,

In all seriousness, I witnessed moments of greatness in Sunday’s game. It’s obvious we lost on turnovers, but the fact that these past 2 games were both lost by only a touchdown is a remarkable improvement from last year. This was actually an enjoyable game to watch. Even Mr. Sister had a good time. 

A hopeful 5^th

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Dear Procrastination,

I do believe it’s about time we part ways. Although we’ve been extremely close these past 5 decades, I’m ready to be a woman of action. It is very difficult to be that woman with you standing in the way. I’m thinking sometime next week or next month would be a good time to make that split. I’ll get back to you.

A delaying 5^th

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Dear Munchie Boy,

Now that you are about to exceed mama’s height, the answer is NO! You cannot use my shoulder as an arm rest.

Your vertically challenged Mama 5^th

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Dear Daisy,

I know you love me. Now that you have access to more of the house I realize you want to be with me every moment of every day. But seriously, could you quit following me into the bathroom? I promise I’ll come back out. How about you guard the door for me instead? Deal?

A Daisy lovin’ 5^th

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Dear Clinical Foundations,

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Without you I don’t know how I would have achieved the CEU’s necessary to maintain my license to practice in this state. The only thing left to do is to pay my renewal fee. If I can get my friend Procrastination to back off a bit, I should be able to do that later today. Or tomorrow.

A grateful and still delaying 5^th

PS…thank goodness I have until the end of the month!

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 That's all for this week's edition of Monday Musings. It feels good to be writing again! I've missed all of you.

Flash Friday 55: Are You Ready?

(AP photo from Google Images)

Are you ready for some football?

Preseason follies (fleecing):

where NFL demands

regular ticket prices

for games,

in the grand scheme

of the season,

don’t even matter.

Players risk serious injury

trying to score

coveted title:

NFL pro.

Pity to those cut…

woe to those deemed

practice squad material.

Still we watch…

Pass the peanuts. 

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