In Turbulent Times

Phew.  These past few weeks have been nuts!  From Seattle's pathetic sports teams (now you know my priorities) to the economy, it's been crazy.  

The girls always sense when there is something going on.  They have noses for stress.  Inevitably they edge in closer, cling tighter, nuzzle a lot more.  I wonder if the Lords of Wall Street, the so-called leaders in Congress, the Fed Chairman or Secretary of Treasury are lucky enough to be loved by Yellow labs, or any other dog for that matter.  They probably could use that unconditional love, that sense that something is wrong and it is time for all paws on deck.  

I think it is interesting when the weight of the job or public opinion finally catches up to Presidents of the US, they seem to turn to dogs.  Clinton got Buddy, Nixon romped with this Irish Setter, Ford with his Golden Retriever, and you can bet Bush is grateful for Barney's loyalty these days.  

In turbulent times, we all need that kind of love.

Murphy's day.