Food For Thought

Being a cop for thirty years leaves a mark. Most folks reading the following story would take it at face value. Many would probably say, “How cute!” I can’t do it. My thoughts take a different track.

Man on crutches runs up large vet bill because his dog was limping. Turns out the dog was only imitating his master.

https://www.boredpanda.com/dog-copy-injured-owner-limping/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=organic

I know I should leave it… but I can’t.

This incident brings to mind dogs that are constantly trying to hump legs, furniture , pillows, stuffed animals. Instinct or imitation?

It has been said that old sayings have an element of truth in them. I keep coming back to that old saw.

“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery….

― Oscar Wilde