The Guru Groomer

It was nearing the end of his first full day in the canine salon and Oldman was exhausted and irritable. That irritation was only exacerbated by the lightheartedness of the man working at the table next to him. He was even older than Oldman. More irritating than that was the fact that older man groomed almost twice as many dogs as Oldman did that day and never seemed to sweat or get flustered. It was like there was no difference between the man and his work.

The older man sensed that the younger mans mood had gone south and said "Why so glum?". "Well I used to BE somebody" Oldman said sarcastically. The elder groomer burst out laughing then chortled " I used to be HIM TOO". "A larger than life cartoon Sensei?" a confused Oldman replied? "NO,no no no no" said the groomer no. I was an addict. "AN ADDICT?!!!! I have never done drugs in my life" squealed Oldman.

Yes you did. Approval, praise, attention, success, prestige, being the boss. Drug drug drug drug drug drug drug. Your every experience is clouded by needing to get your drugs. Drug drug drug drug drug. Because of that you are always tense. You looked at me today and your face said "Will he give me my drug". Nope no drugs from me.

WAKE UP!!!

A stunned Oldman replied "I understand" the Guru Groomer shook his head and said "No you don't, but maybe after you hose out the kennels you will".