3) Lovingly Pat a Dog

Number 3 from the "15 Things for 2013" is done. Earlier this afternoon we happened to spot a man walking with a dog that he'd decorated for Halloween. I don't quite know why anybody would do such a thing nor did I inquire. Can you imagine that pattern of thinking? There you are at home, with your massive dog, maybe watching Lion King, you're bored because your kids have seen this 112 times, somewhere between akuna matata your mind starts wondering, you see yourself in a wide brimmed hat and khaki shorts on an African adventure, befriending your very own Simba, then before you know it, you've transformed your great pekingese into a freak show. People are so interesting. So, here's the thing, I may not have lovingly patted the dog as per my list, but I did jump out of a car parked in the middle of the road and asked a stranger if I could be photographed with his great big animal. I have this idea in my head that one can never fully trust another man's dog. Call me crazy. It's one of those things I carry through life, one that I probably cannot absolutely justify but it leaves me comfortable. Much like taking your makeup off before bed. A preventative measure. So even though I kept my distance, I did willingly (and let's also add lovingly) stand near an unfamiliar dog. And with that I'll now celebrate this life changing experience by retiring to my long awaited sheets. But before I do so, I'd like to know: Do you have any strange seemingly irrational ideas that you live by?