Ideal Bite

OK, I really can't stomach writing about credit cards in today's blog, because trust me - I have a heady relationship with my credit cards already and think about them too much. Instead, let's celebrate the dawn of a new year...

Yep. Yesterday was the start of the Lunar New Year. The Year of the Dog, as the Chinese would have it. 

Not being a huge fan of dogs (well, except for Cricket and Harlow, of course), I'd be inclined to think that the Year of the Dog would be a sort of boring year - slobbery and whining.

But I gotta say, I am looking forward to it (because while the Year of the Rooster was truly transforming and amazing for me, it was also a bit of a thrilling and bloody cockfight, and I'm looking forward to some snuggled-up warm fuzzies instead). 

Some things that the Year of the Dog should hold in store for us:

• Loyalty
• Unconditionality
• Goodness
• Playfulness

And of course, we can't forget to pay homage to Sharp Teeth - no year is complete or even correct without the occasional reminder that it might just jump up and bite your throat out. And while that is scary, it also keeps us real. And a little on our toes. And a little more alive.

Happy Dog Year, all.

-Heather... off to prep for hate mail from dog lovers... oh, so sue me. I like cats.