Diary of Matilda the Sock Monkey Day 22 Talk To Me!

     Since I was a little pup one of my favorite past-times is to have someone read me stories. Recently my, Mom took the time to read me  Show Dog Sings The Blues by Devin O'branagan. I have to say that book is so free it makes you want to dance, and that is just what I did when she was done. Pleased with my joy, my Mom said that she knew Devin and that, this nice lady would happy to talk to me about her book and the dog she created an Australian Shepherd named Tali. I was so excited that I could hardly contain myself. Then I remembered that I was a dog. What do I know about interviewing? What would  I say? My Mom being the smart lady that she is suggested that I practice on my doggy brothers and sisters first then I would have more confidence when it came to talking to Devin and Tali. Below is the my first attempt at being a reporter.

First up I would like to Welcome Kc the oldest member of our pack.

Matilda:

Every one of us has our own interesting beginning. In Show Dog Sings the Blues Tali explains that she came to find her heart person. KC can you tell me a bit about how you came to live here?

 KC:

What Dear? You are going to have to speak up I can't hear you!

Matilda:

HOW DID YOU GET HERE?

KC:

I am here because you told me you wanted to talk to me.

Matilda:

NO! HOW DID YOU COME TO LIVE WITH THIS FAMILY?

KC.

Oh why didn't you say so in the first place? Well I was just walking down I24 with a half a mind to see if I could get to the other side. There were cars and trucks wiszzzzzzzzzz.

Matilda:

Yes? KC! KC! WAKE UP!

KC:

Oh I am sorry, where was I?

  

Matilda:

YOU WERE GOING TO CROSS I24!

KC:

Oh yes, then this car pulls off the side of the road and this man gets out. I run into the woods and bark at him. For almost a half and hour he just stands there telling me that I can come with him if I want to. He gets back in his car and drives away. I think to myself well, maybe I should have gone with him he did look friendly enough and his car looked really warm. So I start off running after him. Excuse me.

Matilda:

What are you doing? What is that smell can I sniff that too? NO! This is serious! KC Talk TO ME!

KC:

Sorry, All of a sudden there he was again and in his hand was the most delicious thing I had ever smelled a chicken sandwich.  I got in the car, ate the sandwich, and slept the rest of the way to my new home. He named me cheep chicken I have been here ever since.  Now if you excuse me all of this talk has made me tired ZZZZZZZZZZ.

Matilda 

Well thank you KC, I think! One down and four more to go. Hopefully the others will be more productive.

Well KC is asleep so I guess I will move on to my half sister Poppy Anne Bear The Chunky Monkey.

Matilda:

Hello Poppy thanks for helping me learn how to give interviews.

Poppy:

You said we were going outside to chase sticks.

Matilda:

We are after you talk to me.

Poppy:

Why can't we go now? I like sticks.

Matilda: 

I have to learn how to give interviews.

Poppy:

Why? Chasing sticks is more fun.

Matilda:

I want to interview Tali and Devin and tell them how much I like them.

Poppy:

You could just lick them that always works for me.

Matilda: 

You can't lick people though the computer.

Poppy:

Oh well then! Lets just go case sticks.

Matilda:

Oh Poppy please talk to me I want to do this right.

Poppy:

OK Sis ask your questions.

Matilda:

In Show Dog Sings the Blues Tali swaps places with her sister and gets to be a cow dog for the day. If you could change places with anyone who would it be?

Poppy:
Um...Someone who chases sticks?


Matilda:
Oh holy sock monkeys! Poppy you are dismissed.

Poppy:

Ya! Time to chase sticks! 

Well after a long time of watching my sister chase sticks I am ready to try this again with a fairly new comer to our family Moxy Fruvous.

Matilda:

Moxy thank you for taking the time to talk to me today.

Moxy:

You my love, are most beautiful when you are serious. I am lost in your big brown eyes and would do anything for you.

Matilda:

 Please Moxy, I like flattery as much as the next gal but I need you to pay attention.

Moxy:

I am sorry! 

Matilda:

Moxy, please you don't have to roll on your back  just sit up and talk to me. In her book Tali had to face her deepest fears. You have night terrors can you tell us about those?

Moxy:

I would rather not discuss that it is too painful! Is that food being served? Sound the alarm AROOOO! 

Matilda:

 Men! Their brains are all controlled by their stomachs..

I have one more chance to get this right maybe Tally Hall will be easier to talk to after lunch.

Matilda:

Thank you Tally for talking to me today.

Tally:

Um... Ya OK.

Matilda:

Tally please stop licking my ear and talk to me.

Tally:

OK Sorry!

Matilda:

When we have play time you are content to just sit and be held like a baby. Do you fancy yourself a pampered pooch like Tali?

Tally:

Well I like to be snuggled don't you?

Matilda: 

I am the one who is suppose to be asking the questions not you!

Tally:
Sorry!

Matilda

Oh Tally I am sorry, please don't go and stand in the corner and shake now. I didn't mean to yell at you. I do like to be snuggled.
  
Tally:
OK! Can I be done now?

Matilda:
Yes, Tally thank you. He, is a man of little words but he knows what he likes.


Well my interviews have come to a close. I did have a fleeting thought to try and  interview the cat but she hissed at me when I got close, so I  figured that it was best to just leave her be. I think that I am going to have to find someone that is a little more serious to talk to next time. Stay tuned.