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Walking in Circles Before Lying Down: A Novel

Name: Walking in Circles Before Lying Down: A Novel
ISBN: 0812975464

Dawn Tarnauer’s life isn’t exactly a success story. Already twice divorced, the young Californian is too busy job-hopping to start a career, her current boyfriend insists on living “off the grid,” her Life Coach sister perpetually interferes with incompre

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“I always hated those classic kid movies like Old Yeller or The Yearling where the beloved pet dies. What would be so wrong with having those damn kids learn their lessons about mortality from watching Grandpa kick? Then at least the dog would be around to comfort them.”

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Tagged: Movies, Death, Dogs

“One reason I like spending time with dogs so much is they seem to think people are really good. They live with us, and obey our rules, most of which make no sense to them. And the main reason they do it is because they like us. When I watch them, sometimes I'm so blow away by how enthusiastic they a…”

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Tagged: Dogs, Excitement, Happiness