If you want a friend in Washington ---

“If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog”. Harry S Truman (American 33rd President of the United States, 1884-1972)

I was visiting some congressional offices this week. I won't reveal which one this photo was taken in, but to my pleasant surprise, while waiting for my meeting, up comes another visitor.

Animals and children tend to like me, it seems. Within a minute this noble, older pup was on his side, happy to have his belly rubbed and ears scratched.

Sure helped me calm down after getting routed around the entrance to this particular House Office Building due to a blockade from police due to a mysterious package...

Perhaps we need many more pups visiting the house and senate...