Modi

Modi - the Norse god of courage and berserker rage

Modi also happens to be the name of the fearsome beast who cohabitates my non-internet Home.
Burglars beware!

Modi - the most beloved pet and friend I could possibly imagine, this is the true meaning of the name Modi for me.

April 19, 2000 at 12:15 p.m. a very loving heart ceased beating. I cradled my dear friend with all the love he earned during the wonderful years we spent together. While I know he lives on in my heart and mind, I also feel the terrible sorrow of my great loss. I am fortunate in so many ways. Not only am I blessed with the ability to have such a bond with a pet, I was blessed with such a wonderful companion as Modi. He shared his charm, personality and love with many and it is a difficult time for us all. I know someday, hopefully soon, all my memories will revert to providing me the happiness of his presence in my life. The pain will pass into happy recollections but for now I mourn the passing of my friend. I grieve as I have never had to grieve before this time. I also grieve for those who were not so fortunate as to know my friend Modi. Goodbye Modi and thank you for the wonderful life you shared with me. I love you - your Dad.

A full tribute to my dear Modi will be worked upon - although no page of words and pictures could show his value.

Below you may find some Rules for Life as taught by our Canine comerades... Modi has included his own additions for each...

Canine Advice	Modi comments
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joy ride...	It is especially important to make nose prints on every glass surface - the rearview mirror counts!
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy...	Especially significant if you have a tendency to impact that fresh air phenomenon!
When loved ones come home, always run to greet them...	Preferably because you've trained them to give you treats at this juncture!
When it's in your best interest, practice obedience...	Remember YOU define 'your best interest!'
Let others know when they've invaded your territory...	Territory is generally marked by urine - just ASSUME folks know it's your house though.
Take naps and stretch before rising...	Ensure that you need to rise before you put all that effort into stretching - sidenote, humans think a dog stretch is a bow, humor them.
Run, romp and play daily...	It makes for a very cool dream...
Eat with gusto and enthusiasm...	This involves spreading your food all around your bowl as well as dripping water trails leading away from your water dish.
Be loyal...	"To thine own self be true" - even humans can be erudite.
Never pretend to be something you're not...	Portly, lazy and hungry isn't such a tough reality!
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it...	-or just remember where you buried that bone...
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle him or her gently...	Humans often eat for depression and there is certain to be spillage!
Thrive on attention and let people touch you...	I'm so cool - worship me if you must but definitely feed me!
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do...	Especially if you aren't certain how your teeth are holding up...
On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree...	Hey it's the modern age, hog the fan and know your air conditioner.
When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body...	For references, see Robin Williams in the Fisher King - the dude is hip!
No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the guilt thing and pout -- run right back and make friends...	They can't resist your charm and making up is so fun - it almost always involves treats of one type or another.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk...	Expand your territory and empty your bladder - what a life!

The Modi Page

Modi 11/9/96


Modi in half attack mode, note how his blazing speed blurs the film!	Showing his team colors!

	If that isn't food then I'm not getting up! (Modi is notoriously Lazy -shhh)
Here is one content Modi!