Fit As Fido Pup-parazzi
Yesterday evening, my husband, our two cheery wheatens, and I were out walking on some lovely wooded park trails in a nearby park with friends and their majestic Doberman. We were nearing the end of the walk when we were about to be passed by a lady and her playful Airedale. As I gave my usual greeting she announced, “I know you! You’re the doctor who wrote that wonderful dog book!”
Told her about my new therapy dog book project and she asked when I might be doing another book signing. I gave her a few details about an upcoming book signing with authors of two other dog books at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Southside Works in Pittsburgh on September 4th. [See how I cleverly got that little plug in?!]
After a nice chat, she and her Airedale were off for their exercise and my husband’s friends were quite impressed by my “celebrity” status. “Seriously,” I told them, “That never happens! Too bad my mother-in-law hadn’t been here. Then she would have thought I was famous!”
So next time you’re out walking, say “hello” to an acquaintance and make that person feel extra special. “Hello! I’ve seen you in the cafeteria at work!” or “I think I sit two pews behind you at church” or “Wow! You have such a gorgeous Newfie!” You’ll leave that person with a big smile on her face, just like my Airedale friend did for me!
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