If only we, were so lucky

From time to time I do sit down to rest, not often mind you as it seems I'm always on the go. I'm either going somewhere, doing some necessary task, or planning what I'll do, when I've done, what it is, that I'm doing. Ok, poor use of phonetics aside, you must understand I tend to operate at two speeds- fast and stop. Well today after a few light household chores of dishes and laundry, I take time to enjoy what I think is a well earned break of a chocolate milkshake. As I sink into the comfort of our leather couch, I'm am struck by the look of sheer bliss in the eyes of my golden lab, as he luls himself into a altered state, while chewing on a piece of rawhide. Think of all the thousands of dollars we would save on name brand shoes in every color, vacations of a life time, Christmas dreams come true, the newest electronic gizmo, don't even get me started on fast food cravings all in effort to, "make us happy". This creature knows the simple comforts of a well maintained kennel, a full water bucket and tummy, a scratch behind the ear if he is good, entertainment consists of catching a ball and rolling onto his back to enjoy the victory; Oh, and yes, the occasional raw hide treat, if only we were so lucky.