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So fun to read this! Thanks for the laughter!

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Have refused to watch news or internet. Sadly, I just heard of your husband’s loss, Jon Tester’s too. I’m crying.

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LOVED the dog column....just what we needed for this cold, rainy day, trying to warm up from our walk through the monsoon. A copy should be provided to everyone who adopts or otherwise acquires a pooch for their lives so they know how to get those pictures!!

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Life as a dog lover has its challenges. You are overcoming them well! 🥰🤣

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Laughed so hard at my minds-eye picture of Sherrod flapping cheese against your cheeks! Hilarious!

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Good job pushing CIA talking points, Jeff.

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Such wonderful writing. I understand now why my dog pictures are always failures. Thank you for cheering me up.

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Thank you for this - I hope the writing gave you as much joy as the reading gave me. I continue to pray for both of you and Ohio.

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I love this! ❤️

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Here is a quote that I think you will enjoy:

Outside of a dog, a book is mans best friend.

Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read.

Groucho Marx

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Your post really made my day. I am a dog person who currently is a "childless cat lady" because of the costs and attention dogs require is beyond my financial abilities right now. I love my shelter rescue cats and they are pretty self-sufficient and loving in their own way. Dogs are the best though. They love you unconditionally. Thanks for posting.

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How charming. How 100 percent charming. My black English lab Alvin never takes his eyes off me unless in slumber. A most time event. My husband “you are Alvin’s job and he’s a great employee !”

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Adorable 🥰

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Wonderful writing and photography both! As a dog Mom I really enjoyed this piece! Thank you.

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I sure hope Walter and Franklin are on the senate payroll for mental health coverage. I am totally convinced these two are what make Sherrod the great guy he is. I have never thought of my elected officials as so down to earth as I do Sherrod when I read of his interactions with the boys. Thanks so much for sharing so much with us all. T.

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Reading this as I am evacuated at friends’, waiting for Hurricane Milton to arrive somewhere between Sarasota and St. Petersburg. What a much needed mental escape and out loud laughs. Thank you, Connie

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Tina, may you all remain safe.

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Please say safe! 🙏🏻😍

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