You know how they say dogs resemble their owners...

Shlomo called to voice his disbelief that I shouted across the parking lot at the doughnut shop. Yes, I am normally a very passive person...unless it comes to food. Clearly, Shlomo needs to be reminded of the time he dipped his naan in the sauce of my chicken tikka masala before I had a bite. I always get the first bite of my food. It's just a rule. You can take my place in the movie line, I say nothing. Hit my car, I feel sorry for you. Take my food or postpone my getting to eat it, stand back. Our dog Fargo is exactly the same way.

OMG. I am just like Fargo. She is the most passive, docile animal until you put food in front of her. Then, watch out. Lulu the pug is constantly irritating someone. She is constantly bossing Fargo around or trying to usurp any postive attention that Fargo receives...until dinner is served. Then, Fargo eats from whichever bowl she wants when she wants. Lulu knows to stand back and let her have her space. After the chicken tikka masala incident, Shlomo, too, learned this lesson. It's as plain as day, I am Fargo. Slomo is Lulu. As Shlomo often cannot stand Lulu. I don't think this analogy will make him very happy. However, it does not make it less true.