Captive Audience
by carolynholm
Dear Alpha Mom,
I know why you got these books. Cat Sense is useless, there’s no explaining cats, but I think you were wise to get Dog Sense. I heard all about it on NPR.
Your Best Dog,
Molly
Dearest Molly,
You are a backseat NPR listener, aren’t you?
Love, Carolyn
Dear Alpha Mom,
I don’t have a choice.
Your Best Dog,
Molly
Dearest Molly,
I’m sure you find it interesting at times.
Love, Carolyn
Dear Alpha Mom,
It depends on the voice. I like the lady on Fresh Air. Although she admits that she got a cat.
Your Best Dog,
Molly
Dearest Molly,
I’m sure that gave you pause. But she probably likes dogs too. She has that kind of friendly voice.
Love, Carolyn
Dear Alpha Mom,
On Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me my favorite is Paula Poundstone. I’m sure she likes dogs. You can tell.
Your Best Dog,
Molly
Dearest Molly,
So your NPR preferences have a lot to do with whether or not the speaker likes dogs?
Love, Carolyn
Dear Alpha Mom,
Of course. It has everything to do with that. I don’t know why I have to explain this to you.
Your Best Dog,
Molly
Dearest Molly,
You’re right. I should have known. What else do you like on NPR?
Love, Carolyn
Dear Alpha Mom,
Not much. The rest is news, and it’s all about death and destruction and anger and grief and human folly. The news is depressing. I don’t know why you listen to it.
Your Best Dog,
Molly
Dearest Molly,
You have a point. Maybe I’ll switch to music for a while.
Love, Carolyn
Dear Alpha Mom,
Human behavior is completely irrational. Music won’t help.
Your Best Dog,
Molly
Dearest Molly,
Maybe it will a little. Try looking on the bright side. Maybe my species will evolve to a better place.
Love, Carolyn
Dear Alpha Mom,
We’re doomed.
Your Best Dog,
Molly
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