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Buddy

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My name is Buddy and I have some things to say. I have lived with my human family for almost 13 years. I am 13 years and 3 months old. I'd like to describe the humans in my house.  Dad: He calls me getyourdamdoglynae and dummy. He keeps asking if it is time for "the shot" and I'm not sure what that means but Mom gives him the look when he says it. He pets me and gives me attention unless I do something gross. Boy: He was out of the house for a long time and now he is home for awhile. He used to put me over his shoulder and pretend I was a poop gun and aim my backside at Girl.  Girl: She has taken great prizes from me. I discovered a rabbit that was already dead and then I caught one on the run. Girl rained on my prize parades and did not allow me to keep them. Plink off the teeth, plop onto the shovel and 'pult into the woods. Girl also removed a mouse foot that I was using to floss my teeth that I snuck into the house. Mom: She chose me over a yellow lab, pug and...

Dating

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  A close friend of mine has a daughter that is out of school and trying to find a boyfriend. Her daughter has dated some men that have been on the Dealbreakers list, according to Psychology Today, May 2014. My friend suggested that her daughter should raise her standards to the following expectations: ·          He should be at least 18 years old. ·          He should have graduated from High School. ·          If he has graduated from High School, he should have a full time job, join the military or go on to higher education. ·          He should respect his parents and her parents. ·          He should not beg you to do something you do not want to do. If he threatens to kill himself if you don’t do whatever, RUN! ·          He...

Dear Austin

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  Gregory Shawn Grissom Jul 22, 1970 – Mar 18, 2007 GREGORY S. GRISSOM ST. PAUL, MN – Greg Grissom, 36, (formerly of Racine) died unexpectedly of a heart attack on Sunday, March 18, 2007. He was born in Indianapolis, IN on July 22, 1970 to Gary and Bonnie (nee: Docter) Grissom. His mother Bonnie preceded him in death on June 14, 2006. Greg graduated from Case High School in 1988 and attended the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Greg was a kind and gentle person who will be remembered for his quick wit, sense of humor and contagious smile. His passions included art and music. However, his son Austin was the center of his world.  Gregory is my brother.  I'd like to share a birthday message I sent to his son on his birthday, June 29. Dear Austin, On the day you were born, the sky was blue, the flowers were bright and the winds were calm and gentle.  On the day you were born, people were in awe of the miracle brought into this world. On the day you were born, no one kn...