Doggone It!

You know, behavioral experts say if you repeat a certain action or response to something long enough, eventually it becomes second-nature to you.

I think I proved that to be true today.

I went over to our neighbor's house to tell them something. Their dog Joe, who knows me well, started barking at me from inside the garage, which was open. I have no idea why he wouldn't stop, but the barking was incessant.

Exasperated, I turned in his direction and with an "Aw c'mon!" tone in my voice, exclaimed, "Rachel!....I mean Joe!"

Next thing you know, I'll be feeding Rachel from a dish on the floor!