Guinness for President

First, I have to apologize that we missed a blogpost.  Mom's been really busy lately and I was helping her.  But we're back now.  

I don't know if you have been watching the news.  Especially the political stuff. I think it's all just atrocious.  (Do you like that word?  I found it while I was reading the editorial page the other day.)  People are mean to each other.  They send Tweets and Twits and who knows what else calling names and saying things my Mom would never let me say.  

No one can get anything done when it's needed.  There are a bunch of poor people in Mexico who need our help, but we can't figure out how to help them.  I'd bet I could figure it out.  There were a bunch of poor little puppies in foster care with me and we all managed to find a good home.  

I know there are a lot of Democrats who are running for president who have lots of ideas.  But someone has to figure out how we can all play together in the sandbox without throwing sand.  That's the one I want for President.

So I thought about that for a long time.  I'm really good about getting puppies to play together.  There was that time we were in the Dog Park in Clayton.  I was all by myself in the Big Dog part.  Then another big dog came, but his owner took him to the Small Dog part.  I was disappointed.  So Mom went and asked if they wouldn't come over and join us.  They said their dog was not good with other dogs.  Mom said, "Let's just try it.  Guinness here is like the Geneva Convention.  He always manages to get dogs to play well together."

So they came over.  We got to know each other at first with Sparky's (that was his name) owners holding on to his leash.  I went very slowly.  I let him sniff me.  I sniffed in his ears.  (Lots of dogs like that.)  In about 1 minute, he and I were playing.  I took him to my swimming pool and showed him how to get in and we both were in the pool together.  

That wasn't hard.

I always play fair, too.  Sometimes when we play, I get on top and sometimes I let the other guy get on top.  That's only fair.

I never push my way in front of another dog.  I wait my turn.  There's always more water no matter who gets to drink first.

I check on my neighbors regularly.  I want to be sure that they are doing well.  Especially my older neighbors, 'cuz bad things could happen to them if I don't take care of them.

I play with all the dogs.  I don't care what color they are.  They are all pretty in their own ways.  (Maybe not as pretty as me, but then no puppy is a good looking as me.  It can't be helped.)

I share my toys with all my friends.  If we tear up my toy, I know where I can find a new one.  What good is having a toy if you can't get everyone to play with you.

I don't care if my friend has a disability.  My three legged friend has more gumption than most four or two legged animals!

I especially make sure I take care of my little friends.  I wouldn't want to see them crushed by one of us big dogs.  When they're with me, they know they're protected.

I always keep up on the latest news and happenings.  I read a lot, so I know what's going on.  That's the only way to understand what's going on; you have to get opinions from lots of people in the know.

I guess what I'm trying to tell you, is that it's time for me to throw my hat in the ring.  I'd make the best President of the United States of America, so please vote for me!

Love and togetherness!,  G