'Kicking The Dog'...figure of speech

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My apologies to those I upset with the kicking the dog statement. I certainly did not wish to cause mental anguish to anyone over the statement.

In my original post about "kicking the dog" was meant as a figure of speech, not to be taken literally. I made reference to PETA as a lark to denote that it was not a literal statement.

DEFINITION: Figure of Speech (noun) - 1. language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense Synonyms: trope, figure, image

I thought about removing the reference to the dog, but left it there because I thought people would understand it was not meant literally in the least. I have never kicked a dog, and certainly don't condone kicking one. I apologize that my original post contributed to more 'board bashing', as it was not the intent of this writer.

Well wishes to all,

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Melissa

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Melissa Sparlin
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1 lb 9 oz, 11.5 inches long
mom to Andrew fullterm 4/19/01
7 lb 11 oz, 20 3/4 inches long
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