A friend of mine decided to give his mother a dog for her birthday; thought she might enjoy some companionship around the house, a little fur ball to keep her company. So he went out and bought a pup. An 8-year-old lab. Anxiously, he awaited the arrival of his mother's birthday. Her 92nd birthday. When he dropped that last detail, I asked him, "Is this an episode of 'Columbo'? Are you plotting to kill her?"

That's way too much dog for a 92-year-old woman!

The intention ...

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