GRAVITY IS Bob’s friend, especially during the holidays. It literally rains groceries. For days debris drizzles from frantic feast preparation. The key phrase is: “Ah! The dog’ll get it.” That’s Bob’s cue to dig in. The monsoon begins on the day. Morsels are his for the mooching as guests arrive. Entire plate loads sometimes tumble down. Bob may get half heartedly shooed away, but stays on the job. “What a good boy!”

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