I often reflect this time of the year. I wonder why I am still here while so many of my friends have passed on ahead of me? I wonder why the years go so fast, and what I did all year to make it to another Christmas? I wonder why some people feel that only they know how to care for their dogs, and why they find it necessary to attack others who do not agree with them? I wonder what next year will bring, what is under the tree, and who put the ram in the ramalama ding dong? I wonder how we can half house guests in a home so small I have to go outside to change my mind? Tedi, my brother in law and I just got back from seeing Harry Potter. (I have an unusual interest in magic). I only worked half day today, and came home to play with some dogs. Tomorrow Jenn and Allen, Twyla, Ken and Ruth, (my in laws who are here from Michigan) will be together to share a turkey, talk about some stuff, and play with some dogs. We have a Newffie here with us in the smallest of houses, and Joker is standing next to me with his head on my arm, staring into my eyes, asking me to stop typing and play with him. It is Christmas eve, a time to reflect, to give thanks, and to remember how important we are to each other. We can and do disagree, but in the end we share the love of a fantastic breed, and the need to protect it in the years ahead. I wish for everyone a happy season, and never mind politically correct, may you all have a Merry Christmas, and return next year to do the same. Not that there is anything wrong with that. Evan _Asgard German Shepherds_ (http://www.asgardgsd.com/) http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================