Oscar and I just came back from a walk around the neighborhood that included a visit to the library. I had to go inside to sign out some books which meant the Professor had to wait outside for a few minutes. I tied him to a tree, disappeared for about 1 minute, and came right back outside. Even though we were only separated for a short time Oscar was virtually jumping out of his skin with excitement to see me again. It was as if the best possible thing that could ever happen to him just occurred and he was expressing his joy accordingly. Good thing it was a sturdy tree.In a more general sense... Oscar's tail was docked when he was a pup so all he has left to wag back there is a little black nub. But he sure loves to wag that nub! It's a transparent expression of happiness that leaves no room for interpretation: if the Professor is looking at you and wagging his tail then he doubtless is happy to see you.
Professor McLovin makes it easy for his companions to understand how he's feeling. By expressing his love and affection so openly he invites you to reciprocate his gestures so that you, in turn, also wear your emotions on your sleeve. And, as cheesy as it sounds, everyone is better off by seeing unrivaled happiness reflected in the faces--and tails--of those around us. Perhaps love does make the world go around after all.
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