OPINION

By Jerry Gay

Love and romance are something that we as mere mortals find very difficult not to overly contemplate, passionately desire or have a near fatal attraction for. Every television network’s soap opera, many best selling novels and box office hit movies focus their themes with complicated love stories with over the top plots with the main characters attempting to get their “fair share” before the end. Madison Avenue ads promote people seeking love except when they are already married, in a very high political office, of the same sex, very underage or “just average” looking folks.

On the other hand, people also love animals and we most often agree that animals need love and attention just as humans do. Many animals fill in as companions for those people who decide for any number of reasons not to be involved with another human being at a particular time. In today’s world almost everyone has a pet or two or three. Dogs, cats, fish, snakes, gerbils, birds, horses, reptiles, etc often fulfill our desires to give love and get love in return. There is nothing more stunning than the look in the eyes of man’s best friend, take Phinn on George Road for instance.

When we reach out and embrace our neighbors we see pictures that enhance everyday life in our own international community.