We got mail! 20-40-60
Callie, Lillie-Beth and I received several comments, an e-mail letter and a postal letter about 20-40-60, including several about the barking dog question, and another about twitter. Here they are, unsigned, with links to the particular posts.
On the twitter question…20-40-60 column posted on Parties Extra! on February 10, 2010
“Your twitter problem made me decide to respond to you. When my son removed himself from Facebook a couple of years ago because he felt it was too public, I decided to stop debating whether to join and made a firm decision not to do so. I really don’t see the point of public communication. Emails are scary enough, and take a huge amount of time.
As for twitter, nothing about that seems even remotely attractive. I have 24 hour answering on my home and work phone. Anyone who knows me can leave me a message on one or both, and I will get back to them. If I am not at home or the office, I’m either driving to or walking somewhere where using a cell phone is bad manners at the very least so mine stays off or in my car.
I will say that, as a family lawyer, I do love being able to view the information that my clients’ former friends and relatives choose to make public and have found it VERY useful on many occasions. It’s kind all of the instant information I receive when I see a tattoo… Or, the information I receive when I’m with someone who believes that texting or answering a cell phone is more important than whatever we were doing. (I don’t mean people who are on call for work or need to be able take a call because of an emergency situation, but I believe that is what vibrate is for).”
On the 60’s category….20-40-60 comment posted on “We Got Mail” on February 9, 2010
“I read all your comments and was amused by (and agree with) your answer to your former journalism student who suggested you might be challenging the 60′s category. Since we have children the same age, I say we are 60 forever. Isn’t that the name of a song, “Forever 60″? Hah! Or, as they say these days… LOL.”
Two responses on the barking dog issues: 20-40-60 column posted on February 17,2010
1. “That was a good question and great responses! It is sad, but I think most people have been put in the situation of trying to address a barking dog. Good work! :) You would like to think the neighbor/owner would be respectful enough to address it themselves but people never stop amazing me! LOL! “
2. “After reading your article in The Oklahoman Feb. 18th paper, I have the answer:
My next-door neighbor has three dogs who used to be annoying and barked all day, especially when we were in the yard.
Ask your neighbor the dogs’ names.
Ask if it’s all right for you to give them a dog gone.
At Homeland, I buy a box of “Always” large dog bones (cheapest and the dogs like them). I buy dog treats — a 5-ounze bag in Dollar General for $1.
In the morning, Roxie, Caddie and Zeke bark when they come out to let me know they are looking for me. I take three bones — three treats for each. They get their treats first, then one bone. You talk to the dogs and say their name. Tell them how good they are, and no more barking.
Whenever I see my neighbor, I ask him if they like their bone. He said, “don’t quit!”
The cost of bones and dog treats is infinitesimal. It’s very important to get along with our neighbors.
Hope you like my solution. “
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