Did you watch the Westminster dog show? I look forward to February every year. Not because of the snow (have you heard about all the snow we’re getting in Wisconsin?). I just love watching all those beautiful, diverse dogs prance around Madison Square Garden.

I have to brag a bit — my Hannah’s Dad won best of breed at Westminster in 1999. His name was Frosty. So she’s of fabulous stock and shows her promise every day. And I have the privilege to live with her.

But back to diversity. It’s fascinating to watch the judges at dog shows. Each dog is different. Every dog has something fabulous and unique to offer. Sight hounds. Scent hounds. Herding dogs. Working dogs. Terriers. Lap dogs (that’s my Willie). Even though there is judging, there is no judgement. Each winner is determined based on his (dog) or her (bitch) breed standards.

Wouldn’t it be nice if there was no judgement anywhere?

P.S. Congratulations to Uno — best in show!

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