People,

To get to the T in the morning I walk down the Somerville bike path. This is actually somewhat of a misnomer because it probably should be called the "get your genitals mauled by strange dogs" path. But that is a topic for another time.

Today as I walked I saw three separate people pick up, bag, and then carry their dogs's turds. And watching this, I couldn't help but wonder what dogs think when they see this going on. I think dogs must think they actually own their owners when they see this. I mean, if I were a dog with a mischievious streak and I saw my owner pick up my poop I would never feel compelled to behave again. I'd do whatever I wanted and when confronted I'd never be scared because, hey, what's that guy gonna do - he picks up my shit.

(tap tap. tap tap) Is this thing on? (tap tap)