 Romance/Love: April 28, 2010 Issue [#3700] |
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There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face. ~Ben Williams
The great pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too. ~Samuel Butler, Notebooks, 1912
From the dog's point of view, his master is an elongated and abnormally cunning dog. ~Mabel Louise Robinson
Dogs are miracles with paws. ~Attributed to Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy
Man is a dog's idea of what God should be. ~Holbrook Jackson
The dog is the only animal that has seen his god. ~Author Unknown
Dogs' lives are too short. Their only fault, really. ~Agnes Sligh Turnbull
My little dog - a heartbeat at my feet. ~Edith Wharton
We long for an affection altogether ignorant of our faults. Heaven has accorded this to us in the uncritical canine attachment. ~George Eliot
I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me they are the role model for being alive. ~Gilda Radner
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Puppy love. No, not the first crush kind of puppy love, but rather the canine kind. There is just something about a dog. Now, I have nothing against cats, but dogs are an altogether different concept. Which doesn't mean that much of this newsletter couldn't apply to cats, just in a different sort of way! I, however, am writing this with a dog on my lap who is trying to help type, so this a about dogs.
I've always been a big dog sort of person. Then life and circumstances changed and suddenly, I became enamored of small dogs, one breed in particular. I have a Bichon Frise, who for the uninitiated, are small, white fluff balls who have boundless energy, are great companion dogs, are exceedingly intelligent and require far too many trips to the groomer.
Pretty much every dog owner I know thinks their particular breed of dog is the best one to have and will willingly tell you just why that is a fact! Point of this is that dogs make great characters in writing. It has been said that dogs often reflect some things about their owners. I know mine does. This can be used to further a story. It doesn't need to be the main character say like Cujo, Lassie or Lad, but it can add a dimension to a main character and the by play between the two is a useful device for furthering action, storyline and characterization for characters within the tail. . .err. . . tale.
Dogs can save lives, interact with other characters (her dog loves the new guy, or conversely, growls or whines whenever he's around) and be wonderful sounding boards, shoulders and pillows. They can be an excuse to get the lead character out of the house or be the reason for him to come home. Dogs can have quirky characters and can add as much to a storyline as they do in real life. Using real life experiences with a dog and fitting them into a story line can add a sense of reality to an entire writing.
Different breeds have their own particular characteristics. Some are known for being protective or having incredible memories. Some have rather bizarre behaviors. Take Bichons for example. One thing they do I call the Bichon Blitz. Suddenly they will tear through the house, barking and growling, as they run in circles. Then they will stop dead in their tracks in front of you, watching you, waiting for you to make any sort of sound and they off they go again. This continues for a few minutes then they flop down and go to sleep. Another odd thing they do is they can, on occasion, sound as if they were a Rottweiler or some other huge breed. Of course, when someone comes in the door, they are immediately all bounce and happy and joy and 'pet me, pet me.' Any one coming to our home is coming just to see our dog. Not us, just her. Ask her or come over some time. At any rate, those characteristics particular to a specific breed can be worked in/used as well.
So think about incorporating your pooch into one of your story lines. A beloved pet makes for one heck of an addition to any tale, especially one of love and romance!
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Feedback from my last newsletter on family gatherings.
robquill wrote in to say :Your family gathering piece is priceless! it contained enough detail to know where the narrator stood, and launched the reader in the frenzy of catering for the family. There is the key phrase, catering. You hit many nails on their respective heads when it comes to relations, and the reader can clearly identify, empathize, and really stand in the kitchen with you when all is done. The angel that came in to advise and assist was the icing on the cake.
Well done.
Thanks for the comments! Catering. . .yes....exactly that!
Donna  commented: Loved the story of your Easter meal -- and good advice from your sister-in-law, which every wife should get.
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