she really is that big

sometimes i have to see a picture of welsie to be reminded of her large-ness. i don't really see her as big or horse-like, though people walk a little faster when they see her on our porch. i wonder if this is how people justify getting bigger and bigger houses. i wonder if when you live among giant things, the world just seems smaller. i at least can have some compassion now...but in the end, my dog is a giant, and to admit otherwise is quite ridiculous.