My George W. Bush Dream

[SacTown Chronic]

Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

Example: When I walk Frodo and he is done peeing and crapping, he grabs the leash (which is still connected to him) in his mouth and walks around. This is his way of telling the world 'look at me, I'm walking my damn self'. I love it when he does that. He's rebelling against oppression, even though it's me doing the oppressing, I condone him doing it. Good dog. I feel bad that he's on a leash.

My son, Todd, has a defiant streak a mile long. He's a good kid but he questions the status quo all the time. He's only 7 but he seems to, instinctly, understand that "Because it's always been this way" is an unacceptable answer. Even when he's questioning me and my oh-so-reasonable way of doing things my heart swells with pride and I think "You go, little man. Oh, the toes you will step on". I pity the fool who tries to oppress him.