May
10
Our hearts are heavy as we said good-bye to our friend of 14 years, Groucho. In honor of him I thought I would pass along some of the wisdom he shared with us over the years.
- Stop thinking so much and just do it! If you want to lie on the chair or next to the person on the sofa get up there and do it. Stop waiting for the perfect moment or an invitation.
- There is nothing more important than spending time with people you love. Whether it is watching television or just hanging around while they read a book, make a point of enjoying your time with them.
- Feed me dammit!
- Keep your claws sharp but retracted. Just because you have them doesn’t mean you have to look for reasons to use them.
- One of life’s great pleasures is lying in the warmth of the sun streaming through the window with your dogs and your people by your side.
- You can get along just fine with those who are different than you if you’ll just make the effort and follow a few basic rules. After all, Groucho worked things out with 2 dogs in the last 4 years.
- Stand up for yourself, don’t compromise who you are and let others know where you stand.
- Respect differences and dare to be curious about them.
- Set your own boundaries and respect those set by others.
- Be forgiving. What’s done is done. Leave it that way.
We will miss you Groucho. You were a good friend, a mostly patient teacher, and a great source of warmth curled up on my lap on cold winter nights. Cheers buddy!