{"id":4996,"date":"2011-02-15T13:16:29","date_gmt":"2011-02-15T18:16:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dlynz.com\/?p=4996"},"modified":"2011-02-15T13:16:29","modified_gmt":"2011-02-15T18:16:29","slug":"a-protest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dlynz.com\/?p=4996","title":{"rendered":"A protest"},"content":{"rendered":"

The other day, I was out shoveling off the porch when it occurred to me that it’s been awhile since Riley got to say hello to everyone. I thought it would be nice, but as it turns out, my opinion is not the only one to consider.<\/p>\n

Me: Riley!
\nRiley: What?
\nMe: Turn around and say hello.
\nRiley: No.
\nMe: Aw – C’mon! You don’t want to say hi?
\nRiley: No.
\nMe: Why not? I just want to take your picture.
\nRiley: I’m tired of having my picture taken.\"\"
\nMe: What are you talking about? Getting your picture taken involves cookies. Usually you will do anything for cookies.
\nRiley: Not anymore. I’ve decided that I want steak.
\nMe: Good grief.
\nRiley: I determined I’ve been working too cheap, so from now on, it’s steak or no photos.
\nMe: Right. So, what if I don’t have any steak? Will chicken work? Pork chops maybe? \"\"
\nRiley: I’d have to think about it. I just don’t want to be exploited anymore.
\nMe: Well, I certainly wouldn’t want that. Think how people would talk.\"\"Me: Sure you don’t just want to say a quick hello right now?
\nRiley: Yes – I will say hello. And I hope that all of you will be watching to make sure I do get my steak. I plan to use social media to get my point across and ensure that my demands are met.
\n\"\"Me: I think you have been watching too much TV is what I think.
\nRiley: Whatever. Just put the camera away until you have the steak.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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