Riley: <jumping, running in circles, jumping>
Me: Ice?
Riley: <freezes>
Me: Smartass – do you WANT a piece of ice?
Riley: <snicker, runs to kitchen>
Category Archives: Conversations with Riley
Riley is my puppy, and she has a lot to say about the world and our society. “Conversations with Riley” is a series of posts that chronicle a small snippet of the deep philosophical conversations that we share. Please be sure to click the name of each post to view the entire story.
Conversations with Riley #12: Even Puppies Are Geeks
Me: Look Riley! I got a new monitor! I have DUAL MONITORS now!
Riley: <sniff sniff> Can I have one?
Me: You don’t have a computer – but you can have a treat! (time passes) Riley, why are you just holding the treat in your mouth?
Riley: I wanted a monitor.
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Conversations with Riley #11: Sad Puppy
Me: Why are you staring at me while I brush my teeth?
Riley: I know you are leaving soon and I’m sad.
Me: <hug> I’ll be back soon!
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Conversations with Riley #10: Pouting Puppy
Riley: Where have you been, Mister?
Me: I’m sorry – I had to work late but I love love love you!
Riley: I’m mad.
Me: Do you want some ice?
Riley: …
Me: I’ll give you the whole ice tray…
Riley: <jumps into my arms>
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Conversations with Riley #9: Ice Cubes
Me: Son of a … ! I dropped an ice-cube!
Riley: Son of a … ! He dropped an ice-cube!
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Conversations with Riley #8: Super Bowl Eve
Riley: A-zig and a-zag! A-zig and a-zag!
Me: Whatcha doing?
Riley: Running routes.
Me: Why?
Riley: Getting ready for the Big Game! Tom Brady NEEDS me!
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Conversations with Riley # 7: Puppies Will Eat Anything
<lick lick lick>
Riley: Your clothes taste good.
Me: <sigh>
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Conversations with Riley #6: A Little Wet Behind the Ears
Riley: Good morning! Let’s go for a walk!
Me: It’s raining!
Riley: Walk!
Me: Ok…
<we go outside>
Riley: What… is this?
Me: Rain.
Riley: <whispers> Will you go first? I’m scared…
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Conversations with Riley #5: Snack Stockpile Build-Up
Me: Riley, where did you get that treat?
Riley: I’m stockpiling for the winter.
Me: Why are you eating it now?
Riley: …
Me: And why are you now throwing into the air instead of eating it?
Riley: I got bored.
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Conversations with Riley #4: Guard Puppy
<door slam>
Riley: I heard something.
<creaking sound>
Riley: YOU…. SHALL NOT…. PASS!!!!
Me: Good girl
the dingo was here 