Marley & Me Edit

A couple days will be all right.

A dog can only have one master.

A dog doesn't care if you're rich or poor...

A little tired, but trying to stay dry.

A Mitchie.

A mushy guy would tell you he's proud of you, give you a hug and send you on your way.

A waterlogged stick will do just fine.

A year ago, you couldn't wait to be done with your column.

Aaah! That's it. He is out.

Aah. Ooh. Oh, God.

Absolutely. Deal.

Again? Good thing I got a watchdog.

Ah, honey, what are you doing down here?

All right, buddy, looks like we're going to the farm again.

All right, dogs on the left.

All right, even an unruly dog...

All right, I'm gonna take him in.

All right, let's go for a walk. Come on. Let's go.

All right, say hello to Colleen.

All right? Okay?

All right.

All right.

All right.

All right.

All right. Get her a Labrador.

All right. Marley. [Whistles]

All right. Now you're talking. Go on. Get to work.

All right. Okay.

All right. Sleep tight.

All right. Thank you.

All right. Thanks.

All right. Well, one of these days we gotta catch up.

All right. You hot? You wanna cool off? Let's do it.

All you have to do is You just knee him if he does that.

And a hundred other things are wrong

And all I'm saying is less you and more facts.

And be sure to lock the doors and windows before you go to sleep.

And be with them.

And for those five minutes...

And getting rid of you isn't gonna fix anything either.

And give my opinion on yard sales.

And he read my stuff. And we kind of had lunch.

And I care about what she wants.

And I certainly never thought I'd get a girl...

And I do tricks. I'm paper trained.

And I got my poker game. I couldn't possibly

And I graduated with honors.

And I just know that I'm doing both jobs half halfway.

And I never thought I'd get a job at a real newspaper, but I did.

And I take my hat off to you.

And I think you captured his narcissism perfectly."

And I'm gonna try to do the same.

And I'm just a husband. You gonna get rid of me when I misbehave?

And I'm more of a straight news writer.

And I'm not scared Light my candles

And I'm really excited.

And if it does, I don't know what I'm gonna be able to do for him.

And lose the sunglasses.

And second of all, honey, you don't have any friends.

And that maybe my wife and I might enjoy it here, so we decided to come down here.

And the reason why Marley looks like he's biting her head...

And then that big leak becomes a very big responsibility.

And then we couldn't get her out of her costume for, like, a month afterwards.

And then you wanna take over 'cause you say I'm not doing it right.

And therefore, he can never be a happy animal.

And these are kisses.

And they get depressed.

And they're gonna take care of this.

And we're gonna wait for the police to get here.

And when I'm here, I am constantly thinking about work.

And with that, Jan Dickerson's eyes filled with tears."

And with this little stunt, you moved into number one.

And you got nothin' for Tuesday.

And you're a dog person, right?

And you're gonna ride out the rain right in your little box.

And you're not just saying this 'cause you think it'll lead to some funny columns?

And you've taken the column and you've turned it into something fresh.

And, uh and a baby.

Another baby.

Another time, my son had colic and this guy sat up all night, didn't move...

Anyway, she had this great dog Daisy.

Are you happy?

Are you kidding me?

Are you kidding, honey?

Are you kidding? Baby, that's great.

Are you ready for your birthday present?

Are you wearing a wire? Jen, are you She's listening to this.

Arnie gave me a column.

Around the block just one more time

As a reporter? Well, what did you say?

Ass kissing gift never jumped to mind.

At Monday it's still, I guess, nine weeks.

Aw, I can't tell you that, 'cause you know it's a lie.

Awkward silences.

Because although I love him, I don't trust him.

Because every babysitter in this neighborhood is terrified of Marley.

Bobby says dogs, when they're gonna die, they go away to do it.

Boys are 275.

Broke our mirrors

Brought Marley, who turned out to be a real baseball fan.

But actually, the rest of it...

But could you do a few more things like this?

But don't beg, Marley.

But don't worry. Marley is an excellent watchdog.

But he seemed better when I left.

But here, read this. This'll tell you everything you need to know.

But I can't say that because...

But I did make a choice.

But I don't think we're breaking that streak tonight.

But I feel it. I really do.

But I talked to Frank Bennett on the Metro desk and he says it's the safest neighborhood.

But I think we can do it.

But I want you to remember you're a great dog, Marley.

But I'm gonna take him into the doctor and they're gonna try to make him feel better.

But it doesn't really matter. You're not the one that's gonna take care of it, Jenny is.

But makes you look more distinguished, I think.

But not not this little porcelain pontiff right here.

But seriously, can you come home now?

But sometimes you gotta laugh at your own joke 'cause it's funny.

But then who's gonna cover the power struggle down at the Rotary Club in Delray?

But we knew that.

But what's that thing called when you owe money on a house?

But you know, a couple leaks turn into maybe one big leak...

But, uh, not Labs like Marley.

But, you know

By the river

Bye, Clearance Puppy.

Calvin!

Came home to find Jenny dancing with Marley.

Can be male, female Whatever sex he wants.

Can you help me out here?

Careful. Marley, no!

Chased Marley and the table. Caught the table.

Chew on anything except his toys.

Class, it's a simple question of having confidence...

Clearance Puppy likes you.

Clever or dull, smart or dumb.

Colleen. She arrived after you left.

Come here, Marley.

Come here.

Come here. Come here. That's okay.

Come here. Okay.

Come on now.

Come on, buddy. I had a fight with my wife. Let me just sulk.

Come on, get out of the car. Get out.

Come on, Marley.

Come on, Marley.

Come on!

Come on.

Come on. Can you make it upstairs?

Come on. Come on, boy.

Come on. Come on.

Come on. I bring Marley out here to help you run your game...

Come on. Let's line up again.

Come on. Look it! [Excited Chattering]

Congratulations. Good work.

Conor's got a soccer game.

Cops see anybody peeing or pooping down by the water, they'll shut us down.

Couple months, you guys can try again.

Did Did you get to the quote about the speed bumps yet?

Did you get her the gift?

Didn't see him chew through the leash. Chased him 15 blocks.

Dirty remarks

Do you guys wanna read what you wrote?

Do you hear that? Is that I think that's Marley.

Dog likes to be looked at in the eye.

Dogs know stuff like that.

Don't believe any of it for a minute.

Don't believe it.

Don't do it to yourself. We're in Philly. Let's get a cheesesteak. Hi.

Don't tell anybody. Don't tell the others.

Don't worry about the color. He likes mangoes.

Don't you want to join them?

Done. Step two?

Dr. Platt said that if he's comfortable, leave him for a while and see, but...

Drove down to Miami for Bark in the Park Night at the Marlins game.

Drove my parents to the airport.

Dude, that was not cool.

El Padrino Yeah. He says, "I read your piece on Gadhafi...

Eleven. And you were right. He doesn't like thunderstorms.

Even on the crappiest days

Every dog wants to learn.

Every time you turn around there's a new sky rise going up even uglier than the one

Everybody gets rid of their dogs. It's just a dog.

Everything's gonna be okay.

Except for that little guy there. Him you could have for 200 even.

Excuse me. I'll be just a minute.

Family that gave her up didn't even know she was pregnant.

First of all, it's just an interview. You don't have the job yet.

For a major metropolitan newspaper.

For now, he's good.

For the curtains in the boys' room.

For the honeymoon in Ireland.

Forget it. You know what? It's good. It's really good.

Found my first gray hair. Found Jenny's first gray hair. Bought Jenny flowers.

Found one tiny orange on our tree. Jenny very pleased with herself.

Four years before, on my wedding day

Gave Marley a bath. Went to work with writers' block.

Geez.

Gets an assist from Colleen.

Give 'em your heart and he'll give you his.

Go get it!

Go! Go!

God forbid there's a hint of thunder.

God, they're adorable.

God. He doesn't even heel.

Gold and silver shine

Good boy. Yeah.

Good bye. [Crying]

Good metaphor though.

Good.

Good. Good. It's even better than the last one.

Good. Yeah.

Got a flat driving home. Wrote a column about state troopers.

Got a new shirt. Got a new keyboard.

Got him down. Got him down. Got him down. Got him down.

Got into a fight with Dad over the check. Got into a fight with Dad about money.

Got into a fight with Jenny about all the fighting.

Got the same old paycheck. Went wind surfing with Sebastian.

Grasshoppers and ice cream.

Great.

Groden. There's a fire in the county dump

Grogan goes down! Down goes Grogan.

Grogan, just for the record, you surprised the hell out of me.

Had to call Jenny for a ride.

Happiness, coming and going

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday, dear John

Happy, happy

He catches it. He fends off one guy.

He didn't chew it. He ate it. And then digested it. Then went and had the phone for dessert.

He doesn't feel too good.

He doesn't like them, so push them down his throat as far as they go.

He doesn't walk. He just sprints.

He is the alpha male of the pack...

He once ate an answering machine. Just polished it off.

He shows up for the fourth quarter.

He told me not to scream or he'd stab me, but I screamed.

He was always saying how great south Florida is...

He's an older dog. I honestly don't think he would survive the surgery.

He's coming home.

He's gonna have this picture next to his byline for the next 20 years.

He's just a horrible, horrible animal.

He's just getting a little air.

He's just laying out there in the cold and he won't move.

He's just not getting better.

He's just out causing trouble. Don't worry.

He's not strong enough.

He's out exploring. You know how he loves the woods.

He's running through. He's shaking tackles left and right.

Hello?

Hello?

Helped Jenny make dinner. Overcooked the spaghetti. Got into a food fight.

Here we go.

Here, I'll take it.

Here's an idea. Why don't you stay home and I'll go to work while he grows out of it.

Here's the little box where Marley's gonna bunk down.

Here's the thing.

Hey, all due respect, but does anybody ever read your column?

Hey, Andy Rooney, if you're knocking off soon, I'll walk with you to the train.

Hey, buddy. He's got some teeth.

Hey, come here, baby.

Hey, get a leash.

Hey, good to know.

Hey, hey, hey. Are you all right? What happened?

Hey, honey, what happened to the, uh the Desert Storm piece?

Hey. Hey. Marley. Marley.

Hey. We're home.

Hi, baby. Hang on, honey.

Hi, baby. Oh, hi. Hi, sweetie.

Hi, Marley.

Hi, Marley. Oh, come on.

Hi. Come here.

Hi. How are you? Thanks for getting back to me.

Hid in the bathroom during the hurricane. Sat in the dark for three days.

Hid the evidence from Jenny. Cleaned up Marley's vomit in the kitchen.

Hmm, seems like somebody needs to go out. Whoo!

Hmm. Well, might be a little too early for that.

Honey, come on. I mean, if I get some funny columns...

Honey, he's a dog. He won't know what he's looking at.

Honey, I I know that we haven't had sex since You know.

Honey, I do have to go into the office tomorrow though.

Honey, I missed you.

Honey, it's been two years. He's never had an accident.

Honey, thank you.

Honey, the dog's got my

Honey, you know what else? We really have to pick out a color fabric...

Honey?

Hoped for inspiration to strike. Nada.

Hopefully, no thunderstorms. And I'm off like

Hosing down your crap, looking for my wife's swallowed, recycled...

How am I ever supposed to take care of a kid if I can't even keep a plant alive?

How does it feel to have your best years behind you?

How many people can make you feel rare and pure and special?

How many people can make you feel... extraordinary?

How many people can you say that about?

How many times have I told you not to leave anything edible where he can get it?

How ya doin' there, buddy?

Huh. H How are you still eating?

Hut!

Hysterical. And is that true about you and your wife?

I Not that I care.

I always know that I have this.

I am not depressed. I am exhausted.

I bet you're gonna think of something.

I can't even go out for an hour without the kids...

I can't get him to come back inside.

I can't let you have the puppy, but you might have a shot with the big dog.

I come home and it's like I got mugged.

I could live with a few leaks.

I did manage to get a tube down there to relieve some of the gas.

I do know that. And you can say it. I say it.

I do not I do not want to give up this.

I don't I don't find the things I'm saying that interesting.

I don't Patrick? Honey, be careful with those toys.

I don't get it, John. I thought you came here to be a reporter.

I don't know exactly where we go from here...

I don't know if I'm better. I

I don't know what I expected.

I don't know. I just don't understand.

I don't regret it.

I don't understand where you can put it.

I don't wanna make that decision on my own.

I don't want any help. I really don't.

I don't want to break the streak here.

I feel it every time you sit an extra five minutes in the driveway before you come in.

I feel it sometimes. I just

I feel like they do tell you, but you don't listen...

I follow a single coca leaf from the jungle to the streets of Miami.

I gave Arnie my notice last week.

I get asked that question all the time.

I get to write about zoning laws...

I got 20 minutes to file this column, and I gotta

I got a guy down there says he can put me next to Pablo Escobar.

I got it. I got it.

I got that. About halfway through I picked it up.

I got you right there.

I gotta admit, sometimes I miss the freedom where I could just

I guarantee you. What are you, a Dolphins fan?

I had to come home and teach these kids how to play football the right way.

I had to pull him off three dogs today.

I I I'll call you right back. Call you right back.

I just caught you in a senior moment there, Marley.

I just don't Will you hand me that pacifier?

I just got overwhelmed.

I just have this idea about myself, you know, as a reporter.

I just reread it, and I didn't think it really worked at all. I'm sorry.

I just think these things are gonna happen and we're gonna get through them.

I just wanna know if you're really happy.

I just want you to know that.

I know he's gonna be okay.

I know I did, but I think we both know that isn't me.

I know just where I am

I know people probably say that all the time, but to be honest...

I know that it's been a rough couple of months with the new baby and everything.

I know that, but you were the one that said you didn't wanna work anymore.

I know this is gonna sound crazy...

I know you don't want to hear it, but you're a really good columnist.

I know you're a strong boy, but you're gonna let me know, right?

I know, 'cause I never let him off the leash.

I know, baby. I know. I know.

I know, but the idea that it hasn't happened here in 50 years is just

I know, but you know what?

I know.

I know. But now I got this guy going through every sentence with a fine tooth comb.

I know. I know that. I just don't think we can afford to buy a new one.

I know. We got a little surprise first.

I like that piece you did in Boca last week on the woman.

I love my work, honey. But this is killing me.

I love you more than anything.

I love you, John.

I love you.

I made a choice, and even if it's harder than I thought...

I mean, don't get me wrong. It's a good piece, but you're reporting now, John.

I mean, I have an interview.

I mean, I'm ready... if you are.

I mean, maybe it's a sign that we're not quite ready for this, that

I mean, none of this was part of the plan.

I mean, that's what breaks my heart, is he's so happy.

I mean, the snow. Come on.

I miss them.

I never dreamed I'd get into college, but I did...

I never saw myself as a columnist.

I read your columns every week.

I remember after my fourth kid was born, I'd wake up in the middle of the night sometimes...

I said to myself, "That sorry son of a bitch looks like John Grogan. "

I said to myself, "That sorry son of a bitch looks like John Grogan. "

I said, "Thank you very much, but I'm happy here. "

I say we give him away to a farm.

I see you you finally got a little girl, huh?

I sent the editor some clips a while back and he wants to meet.

I shall now demonstrate a simple walk.

I still do.

I still feel you in there.

I think I think it's good luck.

I think he got a little bit of a second wind.

I think he's pretty comfortable down here.

I think we can maybe lose that, 'cause I think it gets a little bit "jokey."

I thought she was gonna kill me.

I thought so. Shall we?

I understand that. But I was talking with Arnie.

I wanna check on that.

I want you to finish your homework and take off those shoes before you come in.

I want you to tell the story. I don't want you to be in the story.

I was gonna pick you anyway.

I wasn't, uh, sleeping.

I watch you look at me Watch my fever growing

I would hope so.

I would love to be like you

I'd like to give him something.

I'd really like your help deciding.

I'll come with you. Hold on.

I'll get him some water.

I'll just call him Clearance Puppy till you get back.

I'll leave you guys alone for a moment and we'll talk some more.

I'll see you in the morning.

I'll start you off with some corn flakes. Most important meal

I'm a commentator. Everyone wants me to act...

I'm a very bad person if I say that.

I'm about to do a piece on the growth...

I'm actually married to someone...

I'm checking on things in the car.

I'm doin' a piece

I'm gonna keep him in the garage till I get him house trained.

I'm gonna sit right here, Lisa.

I'm just a blessedly sound sleeper.

I'm just calling to let you know that there's a naked woman in your bed.

I'm just gonna [Shuddering]

I'm just right inside.

I'm just saying you may wanna prepare yourself that he may not make it through the night.

I'm just sort of done making plans.

I'm just trying to remember us from before.

I'm just very immature.

I'm not I'm not quite 10 weeks.

I'm not angry because of some condition.

I'm not kidding. No, you take him to that farm.

I'm not sure he really is a dog.

I'm off to the airport...

I'm pregnant.

I'm reading your old columns.

I'm serious. I'm not kidding. I want I can't take this anymore.

I'm so ugly

I'm sorry. All right, I'm gonna

I'm very sorry.

I'm very, very sorry.

I've given up so much of what made me who I am.

I've tried everything I did last time that worked, but I'm not having any luck.

If he doesn't like it here, he should move."

If he looks starved, feed him again.

If I have to give up something...

If we fix too many more things, then I think this conversation becomes moot.

In a daze 'cause I found God

In about two minutes we're gonna bring home the baby...

In the history of southern Michigan.

In this room, actually.

In your own authority.

Incorrigible? I don't believe in that word.

Interviewed Gloria and Emilio Estefan at the Cordozo Hotel.

Introduced them to Jenny, who gushed like a teenager.

Invited my parents to visit. Took them out to dinner at a cool place on South Beach.

Is anybody home?

Is because the antennas on it he went ballistic.

Is every day for all I care

Is he there?

Is I bet that number's based on regular dogs.

Is it Is it too early to tell the sex?

Is it a little over the top?

Is our life is here and I'm okay with that.

Is really just okay.

Is that Conor hasn't slept in two weeks because of that dog's barking...

Is that good luck? Is that bad luck?

Is that you are one of them!

Is there anything in there?

Is you loved us every day, no matter what.

Isn't that usually what you do with dogs that are out of control?

It all starts to kind of run together.

It didn't just disappear.

It just seems like that there's other guys.

It sounds so awkward now, like I just have this, like...

It was a Labradoodle.

It was maybe your hair.

It'll be my pleasure.

It'll be right up on the monitor here.

It's a big day. You can ride over here.

It's a good thing he knows how to write.

It's a house. Now, it's a little pricey...

It's all right, Marley. You're gonna be okay.

It's all right.

It's been on quite a journey.

It's better if you ride shotgun.

It's empty, John, that's what's wrong with it. You know what else is empty?

It's five minutes of you.

It's gonna be great. You spent eight months on this trial.

It's got the facts. It's got color.

It's here! It's here! Come on! Marley!

It's here! It's here! It's here! It's here! It's here! It's here! It's here! It's here!

It's hysterical stuff.

It's just a change in me Something in my liberty

It's just a little thunder. Back in a flash.

It's just beautiful.

It's like a Pulitzer, but from western Michigan.

It's like an embarrassment of riches, this birthday.

It's more like

It's not good. 'Cause we don't have to.

It's not quite what you expected, huh?

It's not the bed. It's the shrieks of oversexed souls in hell.

It's okay. It's not that bad.

It's okay. You don't have to do anything.

It's our first week together, so we're still working out the kinks.

It's postpartum depression. Their hormones go on tilt...

It's the hardest job in the world and nobody prepares you for that.

It's time to head upstairs. You don't sleep down here.

It's what we always dreamed of.

Jen, when do you think is the right time, after one of us gets stabbed in the driveway?

Jen?

Jenny, yes, we had a fight, but I still love you.

Jenny?

Jenny?

Jenny?

Jenny's more of a feature writer...

John Grogan, I knew it!

John, are you serious?

John, every bozo out there would like to have their own column.

John, please, just take him for a second. I gotta shower. I gotta go.

John? Honey. John. John, wake up.

Just a jerk!

Just as he does when we're at home.

Just for a couple of days till things cool down at home.

Just stayed right there for nine hours just keeping an eye on Conor.

Just until I can find a more permanent home.

Just wanna wish you good luck up there.

Kalamazoo Gazette?

Keep your hand placed right here.

Kind of a big day for you.

Labradoodle? Come on.

Labradoodle? You mean a Labrador.

Lay down here for a second.

Left Marley at their house to go to Disney World. Had to buy 'em new baby furniture.

Let go. Let go. Let go. Aaah! Marley, no!

Let them all pass all their

Let's go right to the sonogram. Did you bring your blank tape?

Let's go.

Let's hope for the best.

Let's listen to the radio.

Let's take a look at your baby, shall we?

Like everything's great, when there are issues.

Like Jenny Havens to marry me, but I did.

Like most dogs, Marley needs a lot of exercise...

Like your friend over here.

Likes to obey his leader.

Listen. Don't make the same mistake I did.

Listen. You know what makes it work?

Listened to them complain about not having grandchildren.

Look at Marley. Now he's eating the floor.

Look at me. It's all right.

Look what I got for you. Remember this?

Love me, love me

Man, I wish you could have been there.

Man, you are the world's worst dog.

Mark Twain said not to use exclamation points 'cause it's like laughing at your own joke...

Marley God. [Exhales]

Marley is a spirited dog who loves interaction.

Marley is not allowed to drink out of the toilet...

Marley, bad dog!

Marley, bad dog! Marley! Marley, stop it!

Marley, come on.

Marley, come on. It's just thunder.

Marley, come on. It's just thunder. No barking.

Marley, come on. Marley, go.

Marley, come on. Marley.

Marley, get back here! Marley!

Marley, God, look at Stop it! Why do you do this?

Marley, heel.

Marley, I have a treat.

Marley, just

Marley, stop.

Marley, stop.

Marley, you can't go through a screen door.

Marley, you gotta lay off the mangoes.

Marley, you're incorrigible.

Marley!

Marley!

Marley! Marley, get back here! Get back here!

Marley! Marley, what are you

Marley! Marley!

Marley! Marley!

Marley?

Marley?

Marley? Oh, Marley.

Marley.

Marley.

Marley. [Blows Whistle]

Marley. [Laughs]

Marley. Ah, Marley. You okay?

Marley. Hey, Marley. Marley. Marley.

Marley. Marley!

Marley. Marley!

Marley. Marley.

Marley. Marley.

Marley. Marley.

Marley's in so many of them.

Marley's not going anywhere. Honey, I'm sorry.

Marriage, being a parent.

Maybe 10%% of dogs survive this kind of a thing.

Maybe at 39, but I'm too I don't know.

Maybe it's okay today. Just this one time.

Maybe not the best job for, uh, somebody with a kid on the way.

Meet an incredibly sweet, smart, sexy man.

Meet me in the crowd

Met a doctor who does three liposuctions a day.

Met his new girlfriend Sasha. Met his other new girlfriend Angie.

Met his new girlfriend. Can't remember her name.

Might even make a nice book.

Mine's a picture of me and Marley...

Mitchie. I have a Mitchie.

Mm hmm.

Mm hmm. I'd love to see that.

Mmm?

Mmm. They're here.

Mmm. Well, you know, that's true for beagles.

Mommy wrote what I said.

Mortgage.

Most important meal of the day.

Most likely he ate or drank something quickly and his stomach just flipped.

Mr. Grogan?

My brother died in a fire, God rest his soul.

My favorite part the pool. It's

My God.

My wife would be there staring at me...

My, that's a lovely necklace. So shiny.

Nada.

Never let him off leash unless you have complete confidence.

New York.

Nice shot? Come on. Conor?

Nine weeks.

No failure to perform wifely duties that would push you over the edge?

No more kids for a while.

No, don't worry. That was, like

No, honestly. How did I How did I get that lucky?

No, I can't be a party to this. That's That's shameless.

No, I know. We just We get a

No, it's okay. I'm not gonna hurt her.

No, me neither.

No, no, don't let him do that. Sorry. Sorry.

No, no, I think it's a good idea to stay with the kids...

No, no, no, no.

No, no, trust me. He knows, and he resents the hell out of me.

No, not my son.

No, you won't. You don't hear him.

No, you're hesitating. I'm offering you a promotion, and you're hesitating.

No! No! No! No.

No! No! Please, God, no!

No. I mean on your list.

No. Let me get him.

No. Marley.

No. No, it wasn't part of the plan.

No. No, no, no, no, no. I'm smiling, but I'm serious. No.

Nobody tells you how much you have to give up.

Nope? Well, let's make that a "yep."

Nope.

Not able to get the tube down there.

Not to be confused with a chew toy.

Not what you would expect to see at 10 weeks.

Nothing's wrong. Everyone wants to think, "Oh, he's turning 40. He's become a curmudgeon."

Nothing's wrong. He's just... tired. Right, Dad?

Now finally, we do not allow Marley to get up on any piece of furniture...

Now I'm supposed to, you know, write two columns a week?

Now it's really coming down.

Now, leg humping is like a virus.

Now, of course, all of this food is gonna have to go somewhere...

Now, see, this gives me a little inspiration, but it's not for a column.

Of course he's there. He's always there.

Of course, it will be a lot of work, a lot of travel.

Of course, that wasn't my experience.

Of course. Here you go.

Of Iraqi ships and other targets.

Of raising your first dog.

Of saying now's not the right timing.

Of the domestic drug trade for the Times magazine.

Oh, 40's gonna be tough, buddy. I'm not gonna lie to you.

Oh, and just so you know, I am a dog person, but that's not a dog.

Oh, and these blankets are woolen. Good heat in 'em.

Oh, come on.

Oh, damn. Killed another one.

Oh, dear. Come on. Come on. What?

Oh, God.

Oh, gosh.

Oh, gosh. It's like he's walking the plank.

Oh, ho. Sweet boy.

Oh, honey, you're shaking.

Oh, it's been just crazy.

Oh, John.

Oh, look at us.

Oh, mighty river

Oh, my My birthday's not for a month.

Oh, my God. [Gasps]

Oh, my God. Look at this!

Oh, my, my

Oh, not to worry. It's been re papered.

Oh, now And step three

Oh, the mangoes. Yeah.

Oh, wait. There she is.

Oh, we got some cleanin' up to do before the missus gets back.

Oh, yeah.

Oh, yeah. 'Course, you'd know that if you ever read my column.

Oh, yeah. It's a big honor.

Oh, yes. Oh, you're such a good boy.

Oh! Hey, who was that on the phone?

Oh! Marley. I think he dislocated my shoulder.

Ohh! [Exhales]

Okay, but Ooh.

Okay, can I get the dog back?

Okay, I'm ready. Put an exclamation point here.

Okay, Janice, make him look pretty.

Okay, now, you finished with your homework?

Okay, step up. Sorry.

Okay, well, whatever you want. And then

Okay? Before the pandemonium. Look at this.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay. Get down.

Okay. Here you go. Marley. Marley, come back here.

Okay. Marley Marley, sit.

Okay. So what's next?

Okay. You wanna come up? Yeah. That's the least I can do.

On the count of three.

On these poor girls, and this is the thanks we get.

One, two, three. Go. Happy birthday.

One, two, three. Let's go.

Or big homes or designer clothes.

Or you think, "Ah, they're just miserable."

Or you train 'em. Come on. Down. Go on.

Other than that, enjoy him. Love, Jenny and John.

Our first real day together.

Our life is wherever we are. That's it.

Ow.

Patrick came home. We got him here.

Patrick, do you wanna say something?

People, people

Picked oranges from our tree. Made orange juice.

Planted an orange tree in the backyard.

Poor son of a bitch.

Pretty cozy.

Pretty good day.

Pretty sure.

Proofread Jenny's column. Read Sebastian's latest opus.

Put it in the ground

Really?

Really?