A small showing, but a fun discussion. I must recommend to the 12 of you who are reading this little Dog On It by Spencer Quinn! Dog is told from the point of view of Chet the dog.
I'd include a pic of the cover, but I fear copyright violation issues.
It could have been told from the point of view of my dog Maverick, but if Chet is easily distracted, Mav is totally distracted. Chet is a police dog school drop out, but he's awesome. I hope this is the start of a series beyond the promised three novels.
So, what is Maverick thinking right now as he snuggles up to my sneakers? He's probably wondering why I was at work for so long today. I could explain to him about weeding the old, crappy, dusty VHS from the collection at school, but I don't think he cares. I think, at least I hope, he's just glad I'm home and periodically scratching his neck.
Is Maverick wondering: Why did I my human sit on the couch last night for two hours watching the finale America's Next Top Model knowing full well that the leathery, haggard-looking, annoying Krista was going to win when I could have been walking the dog?
This makes me wonder: Why do I watch America's Next Top Model? I have no real interest in "high fashion." I'm pretty sure Tyra Banks is just this side of crazy (but, taking crazy to the bank), and I never follow the winners. Let's not even start with how predetermined and flat-out rigged this and all "reality shows" are.
I often worry that my college degree will go up in flames when I watch these idiotic girls scream, yell, and"disrespect" each other.
Grow up, dingalings. You're in a modeling competition. Some of you guys aren't that far removed from rehab or a stripper pole.
Maybe for the same reason that I really enjoyed Dog On It. There is nothing wrong with being entertained.
All of that to say go read Dog On It, and its sequel. Chet the dog is hilarious! He is the smartest one in the room, and his dog's eye point of view is uber-endearing.
Plus, it's just funny! Read it!
