Bo Obama

Look, I shamelessly enjoy the Obama family. Also, I am a parent AND a dog owner.

So today while at the gym I had the opportunity to watch the introduction of Bo on CNN. Bo is extremely cute, indeed. My overall impression is that Malia is over the moon about this and quite excited to be embracing the leash of dog ownership, while Sasha (who usually seems the more outgoing of the two) is a bit more skeptical. I would bet that Malia will be put in charge of obedience training (her and her mom).

The Lame Phase

Dear Book,

The early days were nothing but one long golden summer morning awash in light and joy. We were infatuated, you and I. Nothing could be better.

For longer than I thought possible, the glow of health, youth, awesomeness, and vigor radiated from us whenever we were together.

And yet now, the bloom fades. The essential lameness of the relationship intrudes. The concept? The characters? The plot? What was I thinking? How could I ever have supposed this would work between us?

Yet the chains of obligation are heavy, and they bind. Oh, how they bind. We must stick it out until the bitter end despite the dreadfulness of it all. Only then, perhaps, just perhaps, may something be salvaged from this partnership. Don't think I blame you for this. I'm sure it's all my fault.

With nostalgia for that puppy love now lost, I remain yours, as always, if regretfully,

The Author