Is the editing process causing me to lose it?
I'm not sure.
However, I did just take a break for twenty minutes to explain to Fletch how I determined which of our dogs is a liberal (Maisy) and which one's a conservative (Loki.)
OK, maybe I'm losing it a little.
(And perhaps Fletch is regretting his decision to work from home today?)
"I'm not wearing a flag pin either, bitches."
You haven't really lost it until you've put your purse in the refrigerator, called your dog by your child's name (repeatedly and wondered why he wouldn't come), and stood before your front door pressing the unlock button on the car remote while swearing like a Marine because the door refused to open.
But if you're feeling like you are teetering on the edge of insanity...
Ambrose Bierce said a conservative is "a statesman who is enamored of existing evils, as distinguished from the Liberal, who wishes to replace them with others."
So let's say Loki gets into the trash. Does Maisy say, "Enough of this nonsense," and find a pillow to shred? If Loki pees on the carpet, does Maisy join in, or does she decide it's time to uproot a few potted plants? Who decides first when it's time to shut oneself in the bathroom and slowly chew one's way out, thereby creating an initially mysterious pile of wood chips when you return from work? There's your answer!
Posted by: iamlandlocked | October 06, 2007 at 09:12 AM
[Bad pun alert] This posting was completely dogmatic!! Keep up the amusing anecdotes!
Posted by: Alison in Oregon | October 05, 2007 at 11:13 PM
I OFTEN leave the computer to remind Chris that harassing my cat, Oliver, is a hate crime. Because he is gay.
Posted by: Lena | October 05, 2007 at 10:38 PM
Hmmm....I think we need a breakdown of how you came to this insightful impression. Thankyouverymuch.
Posted by: Jenny from Chicago | October 05, 2007 at 10:37 PM
Your blog is hilarious. I read your first book on a long plane trip and laughed so hard that I cried!!
Posted by: The Red Lobster | October 05, 2007 at 09:25 PM
Such a cute pupper!!!! :)
Posted by: Carrie | October 05, 2007 at 08:04 PM
that dog knows exactly what you are saying about her...an she is stinking adorable!
Posted by: trish | October 05, 2007 at 07:56 PM
Not losing it... my best friend determined years ago which of his birds was a republican and which was a democrat. (has to do with liking trees or not)
Can't wait to hear how the dogs' loyalties lie. :)
Posted by: Leah | October 05, 2007 at 07:11 PM
I knew Maisy was my favorite! But are you sure Loki is a full fledged conservative? She seems more libertarian to me.
Posted by: dodim | October 05, 2007 at 06:21 PM
LOL - that's great! What a sweet pup you have!
Posted by: A Real Librarian | October 05, 2007 at 04:15 PM
Classic Jen. I love it!
Posted by: Kari | October 05, 2007 at 03:56 PM
I *knew* Maisy and I would get along.
Posted by: Ree | October 05, 2007 at 02:55 PM
I was wondering, how did you determine your dogs political leanings? And what of those of the cats?
Posted by: Tamara | October 05, 2007 at 02:22 PM
I always assumed Maisy would be a very conservative little beast...Loki always seems to look so laid back, and seems to give off more of a liberal vibe. Oh well, it just means Maisy won't go all Anne Coulter on Loki's behind!!
Either way, they're both adorable!
Posted by: Karina in T.O | October 05, 2007 at 01:29 PM
I won't even make the obvious joke about an intimidating liberal bitch. She's looking fierce.
Posted by: Carey | October 05, 2007 at 01:19 PM
I'm dying to know what makes Maisy a liberal and Loki a conservative! Do I have to wait to read it in your next book?
Posted by: liz | October 05, 2007 at 01:17 PM
Such a sweet face!
Posted by: Susan | October 05, 2007 at 11:59 AM
Go Team Maisy! :) She's adorable.
Posted by: Mrs.Meow | October 05, 2007 at 11:50 AM