Remembering Gelly on My Melancholy Christmas
National Review,
by
Andrew C. McCarthy
Original Article
Posted By: Daria,
12/25/2021 7:50:44 PM
I fooled around and fell in love. No, not that kind of “in love.” Guys like me who marry up don’t make that mistake if they know what’s good for them. No, I fell in love . . . with a puppy. And since I lost him a few days ago, there’s a hole in my heart this Christmas. My friend Jonah Goldberg is about the best writer I know. With that kind of touched-by-God talent, you would think the first thing he’d want you to know about him is that he’s a writer.
Reply 1 - Posted by:
Toby Ten Bears 12/25/2021 8:35:47 PM (No. 1018740)
If Jonah Goldberg is your friend and you consider him to be "about the best writer I know"... You must not know any other writers. A second grade, crayon clutching, drooling scribbler is a better thought out and concise writer than Goldberg. What an insult you are to intelligent people, Andrew.
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He used to be one of the best Andrew. Then unfortunately, he seems to have lost his way. Might have been about the time we decided we wanted to choose our own nominee for president, rather than the one the cucks wanted. Sorry you lost your dog though Andrew. A beloved pet leaves a big hole that aches for a very long time.
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Reply 3 - Posted by:
4Liberty2020 12/25/2021 9:13:33 PM (No. 1018755)
I feel your loss, but unlike you, I have been blessed to have had several dogs while growing up. And now, my husband and I have during our 54 years of marriage, our 6th and 7th dogs. Each one was special and each one took a piece of our heart when they passed away, but love for another one fills the void in a special way.
So this Christmas season I want to remember:
1) Snoopy
2) Coke, the beverage
3) Joker
4) Buddy
5) Liberty
6) Justice
7) Freedom
All were black Cocker Spaniels, except Buddy who was a red Cocker..and they all have an ornament on our Christmas tree.
Merry Christmas to all and hug your four-legged friend real tight.
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downnout 12/25/2021 9:19:56 PM (No. 1018757)
This really hit home for me. I always loved animals. After marriage, hubby and I decided to get a dog. We had good friends who raised Great Danes ….big, regal, lovable Danes. We chose one and she was our baby. Sadly, they don’t usually live more than 7 or 8 years and when her time came, it absolutely broke my heart. I still can’t think of her without crying. A dog is your best friend, loyal, loving, playful, empathetic. My condolences to you, Mr. McCarthy, but consider yourself blessed to have enjoyed the love and companionship of the finest animal God ever created.
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Reply 5 - Posted by:
SweetPea3 12/25/2021 10:57:02 PM (No. 1018781)
It has been 22 years since our dear sweet black lab passed away. I still weep everytime I think of her.
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Reply 6 - Posted by:
5 handicap 12/26/2021 6:30:09 AM (No. 1018903)
#1...I am with you! Kristol, Goldberg, Conway all the Lincoln Project Paedophiles, Birds of a feather, should all not collect $200, and go directly to Jail! or Hell if you prefer...Take McCarthy with!
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Reply 7 - Posted by:
anniebc 12/26/2021 8:08:59 AM (No. 1018948)
I lost Peanut four years ago. I still miss him, and his pictures are still hanging around my home. As a firm believer that all dogs go to heaven, I believe in my heart that I will see him again.
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udanja99 12/26/2021 9:34:47 AM (No. 1019009)
In the course of our marriage - 4 dogs, at least a dozen cats and 3 horses - ever one of them took a piece of our hearts with them. I’m a big believer in the Rainbow Bridge and know that I will be reunited with them when the time comes.
We celebrated Christmas by taking our two greyhounds on a long walk on the beach yesterday afternoon. Sunny, 68 degrees and a nice breeze blowing. And they loved every minute of it.
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Reply 9 - Posted by:
Judah 12/26/2021 9:46:37 AM (No. 1019020)
We lost our Doberman at only 6 years old and after two years our hearts are still broken for our baby boy. One of the most heart wrenching dog stories is Rescuing Sprite, by Mark Levin. He also is a great dog lover. My condolences to McCarthy even though I have lost some respect for him.
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Reply 10 - Posted by:
Shells 12/26/2021 10:21:41 AM (No. 1019053)
We lost our Tolliver this past year, the third pup my husband and I have had to say goodbye to together. He loved Christmas! Would tear into every present under the tree with joyful abandon and play with his new toys all day, just like a kid.
So to honor him we bought, and wrapped, gifts for every dog in our local shelter last week. I like to think Tolliver was beside them all, helping to open the presents cuz he was a shelter rescue too.
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Reply 11 - Posted by:
earlybird 12/26/2021 1:25:04 PM (No. 1019193)
McCarthy does something unusual here. While talking about his dog (whom he had for apparently a short time) he reveals a great deal about himself.
Having watched and listened to him on Fox (and never really warmed to his remote, rather cold personality) his tale of his life experiences and his reaction to them came as no surprise.
Even ice blocks melt. But now he has stepped back again. Won’t allow himself to be vulnerable again. Quite a case study.
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This is beautiful. Merry Christmas, Ldotters.