I just got back from my nightly walk with Murphy, and I feel inclined to share something.
As he was sniffing around like he normally does, he came across a highly compelling section of snow. As in "I really need to poop on this" compelling. The only problem was that this spot was approximately 8 inches from the ground. Being that he's about 15 or 16 inches tall while on all-fours, you'd think that this would create an impossible situation. But no! He proceeded to lift his hind legs off the ground and perform a handstand, canine-style. He then angled his backside upwards in an attempt to launch his poop (sorry for using this word, but there are only so many ways to express the concept) on top of his target. Success! I wish I had a video of it; the event was inspiring. Yes, inspiring! His struggle was a message that no matter how petty or insignificant your goals may seem to be to other people, the important thing is that they are your goals and you need to do whatever you can to achieve them. Accomplishment is always determined by you, not by them (whoever they are). I laughed at him and I called him a nut, but he kept at it and ultimately I wound up having to clean it up.
Yes, darn it, I found a moral in watching a dog take a crap.
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