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snack_size February 29 2012, 22:41:55 UTC
This brought a tear to my eye - this was a really wonderful look at how dogs (pets) bring us together. We've got three, and they're always at the center of family life. They just provide so much love.

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rumplebuttkins March 1 2012, 21:09:33 UTC
Absolutely the truth! Not just love, but nothing BUT love.

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halfshellvenus March 1 2012, 17:53:14 UTC
I would have thought this was non-fiction, until I read the comments.

It's a beautiful story, with lovely details that make it seem real-- the Dadtionary, the father's incompetence at homemaking overturned, the Kermit tattoo, the mother who is finally forgiven.

Really, the whole emotional tone is quiet, gorgeous, and heartfelt.

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rumplebuttkins March 1 2012, 21:11:08 UTC
I really appreciate the kind words! Like I said before, some of it is based on reality (the passing of a pet, a fractured family, a surprising well-maintained home of a parent who probably shouldn't have as much of a well-maintained home, etc.) so it didn't seem so hard to throw it all out there and then create the little details to bind it together.

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whipchick March 1 2012, 19:25:04 UTC
The details are so strong here - I love how clearly you've drawn the characters and suggested their history.

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rumplebuttkins March 1 2012, 21:11:24 UTC
Thank you! I really appreciate it!

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