I read an article yesterday on the lessons we humans can learn from our beloved pets regarding love and forgiveness. The most striking lesson, in my opinion, is a dog's ability to live in the moment. For instance, if my beloved Prince is caught in the garbage and told to get in his crate, he will run over to the crate, take a seat, and wait for me to close the latch. Then, not less than a minute later if I say, "me beso," he will stick out his little tongue and give me a kiss. In an instant, I am forgiven for issuing a punishment for his unwanted behavior. A more extreme example is the dog owner who yells and hits his furry friend after she or he has, say...torn up an expensive Italian sho