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Time to Stop and Smell the Roses (or, An Excuse to Tell You What’s in My Treat Pouch)
A monocular has been such a lovely addition to our walks that I wanted to share… which also made me think about what else is in my treat pouch, making my life better. So here’s the list...
The Mythical Brewery Dog
In your mind you can picture the whole evening: When you get home from work, you’ll call out “Bravo, let’s go to the Beer Garden!” When you arrive at the brewery, he’ll be the perfect gentleman, trotting alongside you (he doesn’t pull on leash) to the table where your friends await your arrival. Bravo will be thrilled to greet everyone and will have a little wiggle in his step as he does so. He’ll jump ever so politely with just his front two paws a few inches off the ground, but your friends won’t mind - they’ll be happy to see him too…
Here’s the thing: I’m not 100% sure that Bravo exists in real life. Let me describe why I think Bravo might not exist and why it matters.