Lessons from One Month with Harley the Dog: A List
Harley’s profile photo on Petfinder.
It doesn’t matter if you’re a little bit funny looking; if you wear a cute sweater, you will win people over.
Some creatures experience the world by going out there and peeing on it. It’s not a very effective way of claiming territory, but they do it anyway.
Make the effort to ask for what you want. If the person you’re asking doesn’t understand what you’re asking for, try again. You might not get the answer you’re looking for, but you should at least put in the effort to effectively communicate the question.
Size is no indication of character.
Napping is a completely acceptable career choice.
Changing your diet will make a world of difference for your skin and hair.
Feeling a bit blocked? A walk — preferably with a friend — will help things get moving again.
In fact, a walk is a good idea in most cases.
Even if it’s raining.
Head into the world prepared to clean up a mess. Be prepared for two messes, what the hell.
If you clean up after yourself, most people are forgiving. Be friends with those people.
It’s okay to be afraid as long as it doesn’t interfere with your curiosity. Healthy skepticism is a good thing.
You could use some of your senses more. It’s not all about sight and touch.
We could all use a little rescuing from… something. Boredom. Sadness. That weird life we were living in LA, man, how did we end up there?
We can all do a little more rescuing.
3 thoughts on “Lessons from One Month with Harley the Dog: A List”
I’m not saying you look like a dog. I’m just saying that you two sometimes share the same expression. Kismet.
I’m not saying you look like a dog. I’m just saying that you two sometimes share the same expression. Kismet.
I like to think it’s our shared level of exacting discernment.
Ah! Cute sweaters were the answer all along. Knew I was missing something.