Ernie + Phil
The puppy loves Phil--devotedly. completely. He follows Phil everywhere. He waits by the bathroom door during showers or other other activities. He snoozes on the bed in the evening while Phil lies somnolent with the computer on his lap. He frisks after Phil down the long sidewalk of Benjamin Street, never racing ahead, always at his heels, intent only on keeping his god in close proximity.
I get affection, yes. But Phil gets devotion. I will never measure up to the godlike status my husband has achieved with Ernie.
This does not bother me. I have achieved goddess status with the cats.
It does make me wonder, though, about God and devotion. Mine doesn't seem to measure up to Ernie's.
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