Dear Reader Column 5-18-05

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Dear Reader,

The Rolling Stones insist, "You can't always get what you want." But Rudy, my cat, sings his own version. He realizes if he bugs me long enough, he's guaranteed to get what he wants, because I'm a pushover.

Every day I break the cardinal rule: don't reinforce bad behavior. But gee, he's just so darn cute. I'm usually a sucker for his "it's-all-about-me" attitude, but sometimes it does get annoying, especially when I'm on a deadline. I'm supposed to have copy written in an hour, but Rudy lies on my keyboard and when I try to type, he reaches over, puts his paw on my hand, and gives me that "pet me instead" look. And of course, I do.

To see the "King" in action, go to:
http://www.emailbookclub.com/photo/rudy4.html

Thanks for reading with me. It's so good to read with friends.

Suzanne Beecher
Suzanne@DearReader.com
www.DearReader.com

Comments

[Sheryl]

I'm sure you'll get a million of these -- our little furry children do like to "help," don't they? One of my kittens likes to chase the mouse on screen, effectively blocking my view. For a peek, look here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/thelemmas/10254880/

As always, thanks for the wonderful service!

Sheryl