Because it's not only humans who have to go on diets in January, that's why.
It's pathetic, the way she stands moaning over her empty food bowl but I'm standing firm. Apart from when I get distracted by gossip and turn round to find her scavenging for bacon sandwiches in the park's outdoor cafe with her friend, Zach.
You can tell that Zach is one of those cool dogs just by looking at him, can't you? The truth is that he'll only play with Tally if there isn't any one better on the horizon, but we don't mind. During diet time, we're happy for any crumbs that come our way.
And my writing prompt for today is ... She was levitating ...
