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Comment on Was you ever bit by a dog? by jlsimons

jlsimons — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:41:43 +0000

Morten, thanks for the comment. It has been a while since I owned a dog, and while I did crouch, I didn’t kneel, it being a NYC street. My mistake, and thank you for the reminder. But this is why I don’t blame the dog. Not her fault.

Comment on Was you ever bit by a dog? by Morten S

Morten S — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 10:47:45 +0000

Owning a dog yourself, perhaps you should know, never to “reach down” to a down that doesn’t know you, some dogs will see that as a threat or it may simply surprise them.

Kneel down before the dog and reach slowly towards it the first time…

Kudos for now filing a lawsuit, respect from someone who does not live in the United States of Lawsuits

Comment on Was you ever bit by a dog? by jlsimons

jlsimons — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:38:37 +0000

True dat, Josh. Like my other injuries, it was my right side, too: hand and lip. I love what PJ said –she has style — and my guess is, the owner was expecting that response, from her demeanor. In all honesty, if the stitches had been on my daughter’s face, I might have responded more like PJ. My ugly mug isn’t worth taking a life, but when it comes to my daughter, I’m much more likely to act like a mamma grizzly. (Oh wait…I’m not allowed to use that phrase anymore, am I? Darn you, Sarah Palin!)

Comment on Was you ever bit by a dog? by jlsimons

jlsimons — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:32:51 +0000

Well said, AF. Of course, while healthy skepticism might protect one from humans, it does little to stop a lunging Newfoundland who thinks you might just taste like liver.

Comment on Was you ever bit by a dog? by Josh

Josh — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:40:26 +0000

Ouch! Jeff, you seem to have the worst luck about getting injured. But I applaud your class in not rushing to the lawsuit. As our mutual friend might say, “Admirable restraint, citizen.” These days I’m inclined to let small stuff go, but stitches would probably have exceeded my definition of small stuff. PJ, who used to work for a law firm, said her comment to the woman would have been, “I own you.”

Comment on Was you ever bit by a dog? by A Fan

A Fan — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 02:12:41 +0000

Having had a similar experience years ago, I am still leary of other people’s canines, much as I love them as a general species and would have one of my own if I could. I suspect the universe might be warning us: it’s o.k. to seek the best in those who cross your path — dogs or humans — but protect your idealism, and your butt, with a little healthy scepticism.

Comment on Was you ever bit by a dog? by jlsimons

jlsimons — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 03:51:17 +0000

Well, credit where credit is due, I didn’t say it Jill. Thomas Jefferson did. But thank you for complimenting me on my good taste to quote TJ, Hemingway and Faulkner. All in all, not a bad set of influences.

Comment on Was you ever bit by a dog? by jilledelmanlcsw

jilledelmanlcsw — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 03:37:09 +0000

Well said. Let your conscience be your guide, was an old saying too. “Your conscience” is your guide! Your oracle. Good for you.

Comment on Can you trust Hamas? The Better Business Bureau thinks so. by jlsimons

jlsimons — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:44:15 +0000

Thanks for the comment, AF. It’s sad… once a brand loses the trust of its customers, it’s hard to win it back. But if the “seal of approval” itself is shown to be untrustworthy, it tarnishes all the brands that use it, even ones that are above reproach.

Comment on Can you trust Hamas? The Better Business Bureau thinks so. by A Fan

A Fan — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:40:20 +0000

Another eye opener, Jeff. Over the years, we have sometimes found the BBB lacking in its response to our inquires. This information, however, is new to us and will influence future decisions to use them as a resource. You’ve shown how important thorough research is in decision-making.
Thank you for the insight.