Bush speechwriter opens up about his daughter's tragic death

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Ай бұрын

In a column for the Atlantic, David Frum writes about losing his daughter Miranda, and about her last gift to the family: her mischievous dog, Ringo. #CNN #News

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@fe9712 Ай бұрын

What a wonderful interviewer. What a special Dad. What a beautiful doggie. ❤

@kathyrama4570 Ай бұрын

And his beautiful Daughter.

@jndenton1 Ай бұрын

David Frum has always moved me with his words, but this utterly cracked my heart open. I’m so sorry for Miranda’s loss. You’ve done her a beautiful honor.

@cibonthesaint8903 Ай бұрын

I just saw this interview of David from on CNN’s website about his daughter Miranda and her dog Ringo. I’ve always respected David’s point of view and it was such a lovely interview. I don’t know the woman who interviewed him, but she was absolutely terrific.

@ilon7799 Ай бұрын

Oh, yeah man! I wanted to write this too the first time I saw her. Absolutely gorgeous! Such a warm and beautiful interview.

@nancysexton545 Ай бұрын

Believe interviewer is Bianna Golodryga...

@user-vc1oz9rv6v Ай бұрын

Brianna Golddigger is a very compassionate interviewer, as are most people of IT descent. Even IT males wear their emotions on their sleeves. The way IT people use their hands to "talk" is funny as h3ll, but that is how expressive they are. And Ms. Golddigger is kind of easy on the eyes as well. I think I want an IT for a wife. Yum yum.

@heidiweber2295 Ай бұрын

My deepest condolences to David Frum and his family. Thanks so much for this interview.

@user-wj4yk8ly1d Ай бұрын

Maybe it Is not true , he says at the behguining , experiment , maybe it s fake

@debeichmann236 Ай бұрын

It’s that DAMN 5 year mark! Our family has had a similar experience. I’m sending my sincere condolences.

@user-wt1jd4rc9n Ай бұрын

Beautiful comment from the father, beautiful words ....."by taking care what was important to them".

@jalysvettecrocker2405 Ай бұрын

Could not agree more. Such powerful words.

@user-mj3rj7iq1z Ай бұрын

So sorry, as one who lost my son over one year, some days I am so broken. Feel your pain it is tough.

@vs52217 Ай бұрын

I'm so sorry for the loss of your son.

@lisadee1623 Ай бұрын

Wishing you peace and healing, sending you ❤

@J-dizzle2021 Ай бұрын

I had no idea. I'm a father of daughters, and I just wanted to tell you I'm so very sorry. FYI, I'm a Democrat/independent, and it never crossed my mind writing this before I watched the entire video. My heart hurts for you as it would anyone. I've watched you on the news for many years. Hang in there, my friend. All the best to you and your family.

@ckwarhola Ай бұрын

The love of a dog is everything.

@MarkRaymondLuce Ай бұрын

And a cat!

@ckwarhola Ай бұрын

@@MarkRaymondLuce Yes!!! 🐾

@user-wj4yk8ly1d Ай бұрын

Non sense

@PeterParker-rs6xj Ай бұрын

An chicken!

@donofon1014 Ай бұрын

Everything ???? ..... what a shameless comment. During the Viet Nam war ... satirist Mort Sahl said that the war would be over in weeks if Selective Service needed to recruit the family dog instead of the family son. You are just who he meant. I may not want my son to die... but RISK my DOG.???? Then the War ends.

@penelopesheehan5927 Ай бұрын

John MacVane, a war correspondent during WWII, wrote in his memoir about his infant son, Miles. Born in London during the blitz, the baby developed kidney cancer and died in his seventh month. There in besieged London, in the midst of the greatest war in history, the MacVanes buried their little boy, and had inscribed on his stone these words: “There is not enough darkness in the whole world to put out the light of one small candle.” Milo still shines in the darkness, and so does Miranda, forever.

@ilon7799 Ай бұрын

Beautiful pain, man! Thank you!

@kellyshannon8022 Ай бұрын

My husband passed last year and I fostered a cat shortly after, Bruno. Could not have made it without him. I'm so sorry for you're loss

@arthurswanson3285 Ай бұрын

Davids bravery to do this is unreal. As a father l have no idea how he had the strength to do this.

@user-wj4yk8ly1d Ай бұрын

Cyber war . Propaganda . FBI ...

@tabularasa7775 Ай бұрын

He had the strength to write lies for Bush leading to thousands of parents around the world losing their kids .

@ollieox9181 Ай бұрын

I so f*ckin' HATE cancer! My sister was recently diagnosed with multiple myeloma. My boss's wife - a wonderful lady - passed away from it 5 days ago. Sigh. I'm going to donate a chunk of cash to the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences, Mr. Frum. May your daughter RIP.

@rebeccawalter9134 Ай бұрын

No parent, no matter where they are, should ever have to bury a child. It's an abomination and leaves a wound that never heals. 🥺

@foxfreeman1672 Ай бұрын

God’s plan. WTF?

@kathyrama4570 Ай бұрын

My Mother lost my only sibling at the age of 78. My brother, her baby was 37. The grief was enormous. She developed Alzeheimers, and the last years of her life when she could talk, she referred to him as one of her Cousins and that was a blessing.

@kathyrama4570 Ай бұрын

@@Andrey_Khaustov1480 WTF.

@moj1338 Ай бұрын

@@Andrey_Khaustov1480Stop it! Go take your medication. You write the same non-sensical comment in reply to each comment. Stop it!

@rabidbigdog Ай бұрын

Iraqi families too?

@kathydittmer9659 Ай бұрын

So so sorry! Just precious to have a part of his daughter with him. I believe she’s smiling at her dad and her pup! Impossible to see this with a dry eye. He’s right….empathy for each other is so important!

@kathyrama4570 Ай бұрын

So sorry to all who love Miranda. Death does not end love. Thank you for taking Ringo. He will bring you love unconditionally. He's adorable. What a sad and beautiful story. To Mr. Frum and his wife and Ringo, my most sincere and deepest condolences.🎉

@slowerpicker Ай бұрын

What a beautiful interview. I am so so sorry for your loss, and grateful for the skillful, compassionate presenter who talked to you about it. Writing this through tears. Might have to put the dog on a diet though.

@therealrhodiemx Ай бұрын

Beautiful. Sympathies to the family. I always loved listening to David's Mom Barbara Frum as a journalist. She was also a real professional.

@godsloverevealed5003 Ай бұрын

My deepest condolences to David and family. May Miranda's memory be a blessing!

@leroysmith8203 Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing the loss of Miranda and love of Ringo.

@donnaconnell Ай бұрын

David and family, I am so so sorry 😢. I am Canadian, and I grew up listening to your Mom. I have great respect for her and cried when she died. I am crying again now for your terrible loss. I wiil light a candle for all of you. ❤ Peace.

@janiskinnie821 Ай бұрын

I am so sorry to learn about the death of the daughter of David Frum and his wife. She was obviously an amazing woman. I am a Canadian who listened to David's mother, Barbara Frum, on CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) radio for many years. She was an amazing journalist; I can still hear her distinct voice. It means alot that David and his wife are caring and loving their daughter's pup. While dogs are quite a responsibility and can be a real handful at times (I speak from experience) , David and his wife will reap loving rewards from caring for their daughters dog. They are intuitive little creatures and will help with the Frum's healing over time. My deepest sympathy for their loss.💔

@karenneill9109 Ай бұрын

I hadn’t made that connection to Barbara Frum. What a sad story, I’m glad they’re finding a bit of comfort from their dog.

@marryellenmonahan5585 Ай бұрын

We can't explain the connection we have to our fur, feathered, and non human love. I know for sure we are all one.

@patsyporter5082 Ай бұрын

What a beautiful and heartbreaking interview. 💔

@newsoul8626 Ай бұрын

as a mental health therapist, the most heartbreaking clients to work with are those who child has passed away.. the pain is so great and in some ways never-ending; the child is gone but the love remains eternal. talking about it, leaning on loved ones, and being creative like writing, painting, walking in nature...they all help to heal and survive. my heart goes out to all the parents who had a child who has died ♥️

@asturiasceltic3183 Ай бұрын

What helped me during immense grief was turning it into a higher purpose. After my Dad died, I adopted numerous rescue dogs now that I live alone. And when the nation lost the beloved Barbaro we got into ending horse slaughter. I now donate and try to educate people of ending the dog and horse meat trade as well as raising awareness of adopting and not shopping for dogs. It really helps of having something to wake up for.

@BeBeBraveSpirit Ай бұрын

🙏💓

@riflegurlsmom Ай бұрын

God Bless you all. I am crying watching this. What a wonderful gift you gave Miranda in Ringo and now he is a gift to you and your wife, ; a connection to your amazing daughter.

@elaineisabelle427 Ай бұрын

I'm so sorry David for the loss of your daughter, what a beautiful young lady. Rip Miranda, you will truly be missed, you have a wonderful father and your dog is so cute. So sad

@auntyshakira747 Ай бұрын

Dogs are a beautiful gift from God. So sorry for your loss. Ringo is such a loyal friend. ❤

@bonefishboards Ай бұрын

I can't even imagine.

@user-wj4yk8ly1d Ай бұрын

"Imagine Dragons"

@donnareed3822 Ай бұрын

I’m so sorry for the loss of your beautiful child. My family lost our niece five years ago. She left behind her 15 year old Doberman Kobe. Kobe came and lived with me for the last year of her life. She was such a old soul. I was her second hand person and it was a gift to have her. It made me feel close to my niece

@hemacdonald400 Ай бұрын

My sincerest condolences to David Frum and his family. I m so very sorry to learn this news.

@TheSocratease Ай бұрын

My deepest condolences. I've also lost a child and other younger family members to cancer. I've listened to you for many years and respected your opinions even when I disagreed with you. What we hold in common as parents who love our children gives us more in common than any political stance. My best to you and your family.

@bkm2797 Ай бұрын

So sorry your beautiful daughter had to leave so soon! She sounds like a force that maybe deep down knew her time was short. Miranda is still very much alive and you will be together again, she left you company Ringo, and it looks like you two are the best of friends.

@paulettemitchell4925 Ай бұрын

God Bless you...... I wish you and your family peace. I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your story with us. You are brave!

@michaelrmurphy2734 Ай бұрын

OH, NO!! I just hear about this. I met David Frum's mother and Miranda's grandmother. The beloved Canadian journalist Barbara Frum. She came to my hometown to appear at the university here. I went up and said hello afterward and had a lovely chat with her. If Miranda is anything like her grandmother this is a terrible loss of a wonderful (young) woman.

@thatlittlevoice8292 Ай бұрын

She also passed away too young.

@enckidoofalling2883 Ай бұрын

I’m sorry. I am an RN in Hawaii and recently was diagnosed with my second type of cancer in a year. I think in a way it’s harder on my husband than it is for me. Just get checked early everyone! Please. That’s what I am trying to do. We need real universal healthcare including dental. Please vote accordingly. Thanks.

@Enchanted_Hope Ай бұрын

My prayers and best wishes are with you and your family. Thank you so much for serving in your profession. You are appreciated! Universal health and dental care are necessities.

@bigsexxy1 Ай бұрын

I'm voting for Trump...

@mikekelley2877 Ай бұрын

@@bigsexxy1show some respect or get lost.

@ginaiozzo793 Ай бұрын

Praying for you, Cancer is so Nasty. I hope you make a quick recovery. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@user-tf9yy5uq9p Ай бұрын

@@bigsexxy1 Don't brag about your choice, when the woman who has cancer requests universal health care for everyone. Trump will do everything to prevent that.

@Kristen-ek9rz Ай бұрын

This was such a beautifully moving conversation, despite this also being so sad. I look forward to reading the article.

@noplanetb2293 Ай бұрын

David Frum is SO COURAGEOUS to talk about the loss of his daughter...years don't help the grief... GRIEF---Grief is the last act of love we give to our loved one. Where there is deep grief there is great love. Grief is a great rite of passage, it is a hero's journey of courage, of sacred battles, sorrow, love, joy and loss. Through the darkness of grief, we can see the light of love which transcends death. And with the pain can come gratitude for the gift of time we had, the love that was shared and the power to become a better person because they loved us". (Contributed by Chaplin Robert Orr - Kindred Hospice)... David Frum also lost his mother , Barbara Frum..a brilliant journalist..

@agathaleon9826 Ай бұрын

What beautiful words ❤️

@louiselloyd1523 Ай бұрын

Deepest condolences to Mr. Frum..

@user-wj4yk8ly1d Ай бұрын

Maybe it Is not true , he mentions , at the behguining , experiment , maybe it Is s fake story , propaguanda

@jpousson Ай бұрын

Sending love to Mr. & Mrs. Frum and their family. What a beautiful person Miranda was.

@lorrainescandia6267 Ай бұрын

Oh my goodness I'm so sorry to hear about this. My deepest sympathies to David Frum and his family. My heart aches for them. 😔🙏😇 Ringo is such a cutie pie, having a dog is the best thing in the world.❤️🐾

@kalliope7499 Ай бұрын

Heartbreaking, my deepest condolences to your family. 😢❤

@PedoPeter66646 Ай бұрын

CNN must be devastated their network is dead

@user-wj4yk8ly1d Ай бұрын

If that Is the truth , and if it Is , it Is a persenel matter

@user-vx8ku2ks7h Ай бұрын

Oh my goodness....this is the first I am hearing about this. My deepest condolences to him. As a Canadian, I was a big fan of Barbara Frum. I am so so sorry for your loss.

@user-wj4yk8ly1d Ай бұрын

Justin Trudeau

@user-wj4yk8ly1d Ай бұрын

Bernard Drainville 👏👏👏👏🙂🇨🇦

@user-wj4yk8ly1d Ай бұрын

Paul Henry Sem Plomodon PQ

@kiwiriffraff Ай бұрын

My heart aches with yours. I am so sorry for your loss. I reach out with love all the way from NZ - you have touched the world with your words. Good luck with Ringo - you both need each other. My love to assistant No1 too.

@user-zn5qg4se6q Ай бұрын

I lost my daughter to cancer few yrs ago.pain and sadness stays forever.

@user-ow5xk6eh8b Ай бұрын

❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾

@GG-kt2uk Ай бұрын

So sorry for your loss. Your family now including adorable Ringo will go on together and remember her wonderful memory! 💔🙏🌹

@lindagrazianosouthjerseyal9912 Ай бұрын

My heart breaks for you as I have a daughter the same age. I am glad you were left with Miranda’s dog. May you find some comfort in taking care of something your daughter so loved.

@ShiraLaya0312 Ай бұрын

May her memory be a blessing

@corinayuen2487 Ай бұрын

Thank you David, for sharing your story with us. I am so sorry for your loss. I remember the moment when I heard CBC announced the passing of your mom. Now I hear you talk about the passing of your beautiful daughter. I will always remember this moment. My deepest condolence to your family.

@kjmax68 Ай бұрын

I love Ringo - I wish you and your family condolences and blessings of peace and love ✌️♥️

@anuprasad4930 Ай бұрын

This has got to be the most gut wrenching event ever for the family and for poor Ringo! But what a beautiful tribute and a wonderful way to channel grief through Ringo. We often underestimate the role that pets can play during times of grief but they are wonderful beings being who they just are!

@teresalegler2777 Ай бұрын

So very sorry for the loss of their precious daughter. Ringo Will always be a sweet reminder of the unconditional love. Blessings and condolences to you.

@sallywilliams5444 Ай бұрын

I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter.

@maureenrowlett3923 Ай бұрын

Brilliant piece. Thank you so much. Mr. Frum I began my admiration of your family with your mother. She, too, was a wonderful writer. Deepest condolences.

@leonahorobin2230 Ай бұрын

I am so sorry that your family has to cope with this loss.

@tomnohmy1273 Ай бұрын

Im so sorry. Big David Frum fan

@scotmark Ай бұрын

**sobs** as any grown man should - even if I'm a cat person... 😿

@igordewit7357 Ай бұрын

🥹😸. Wise words...nothing wrong with admitting you have feelings. Family,pets,close friend...its basically all the same.You never get used to losing one of them.

@BuckRogers2000 Ай бұрын

We all have our roles to play, tragedy strikes every single one of them. I do take comfort that she lived an amazing life, in the time allotted her. My condolences.

@MaryTimothy-cc1jf Ай бұрын

Yeah I always loved her 😢

@tabularasa7775 Ай бұрын

What role did David play in the murder of thousands of children at the hands of Bush in the middle east ?

@montythepoodlepup9634 Ай бұрын

Wonderful interview, beautiful family and not forgetting the loyal amazing Ringo!! UK 🇬🇧 Best wishes

@chuxuezhe1 Ай бұрын

Kudos to Bianna Golodryga for so well conducting this very moving interview on such a difficult subject.

@patriciapruitt2060 Ай бұрын

Lost my granddaughter at 100 days old to a careless caretaker. She smothered. The worst pain in my life. I thought. 7 months later, my son ( her uncle) died. The pain was too familiar, more intense. I am forever broken.

@everkwilt 16 күн бұрын

Mr Frum, I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter Miranda. Our family can so feel your grief, as our lovely daughter died of a brain tumour too, at age 33. May your family find comfort in celebrating and remembering her life.

@Dawnabrat Ай бұрын

So sorry for your loss. Heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. I don't think politics should be involved nor religion for that matter. As a fellow human being we are here to care for one another.

@julieb7785 Ай бұрын

This discussion left me so choked up. Can't send a card to Ringo's family, but on the off-chance that they scroll: condolences from Vancouver BC. Life is awful; life is beautiful. We look ahead and dogs are a major support. Love Mr. Frum's truth and humor; and love (I'm assuming) Mrs. Frum's bribing the Imperial Paw. The cycle of life continues.

@Middlechild-ir3bn Ай бұрын

I’m so very sorry for your loss.

@willettacartermolina3375 Ай бұрын

RIP, prayers for her father.

@22lyric Ай бұрын

Awe. I'm so sorry. So many people have such grief to bear. And SUCH an honor, a gift, to take care of the dog that was so important to his daughter!

@conorkennedy3304 Ай бұрын

Ringo is a good boy.

@howiewhitehouse1202 Ай бұрын

You are a beutiful spirit David !

@nancysexton545 Ай бұрын

Came across this quote somewhere on KZfaq a while ago and wrote it down because it was appropriate for me at the time....Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened! What a lovely interview!!

@elendilnz 14 күн бұрын

I’m so sorry David for your and your family’s loss of your beautiful daughter/sister Miranda❤️ I understand somewhat, I lost my son David at age 19. Sending love across the miles from New Zealand. My dog Nell is with me after a recent mastectomy, she stays by my side and seems to know so much, she is such a comfort ❤️🙏🇳🇿🇨🇦

@NosyRosieunderthebed Ай бұрын

I am sorry for your loss.❤💐🎀

@user-wj4yk8ly1d Ай бұрын

He mentions , experiment , therefore , maybe , it Is fake news

@MoonDirectedTarot Ай бұрын

I am so sorry for your loss of this beautiful Light

@user-wj4yk8ly1d Ай бұрын

You Are so naiiif

@karenf8470 Ай бұрын

I watched and listened to this moving interview on Amanpour and Company/PBS, and appreciate finding it here to revisit and share. Thank you for inviting David Frum, and to Ringo and Assistants 1 and 2 for being here so openly. Miranda obviously was an inspiration but, more importantly, their daughter...Ringo's person.

@t.k3025 Ай бұрын

Wonderful interview. That dog has spirit, he learned well from your daughter. Best wishes for peace.

@carriew662 Ай бұрын

This is so incredibly touching. Sending love and healing to this family.

@cincin9509 Ай бұрын

So sorry. Sending prayers.💙

@mallorygraf8574 Ай бұрын

My sister-in-law died of lung cancer a 10 years ago and she left her dear labrador Bill Bailey with her husband. He was the sweetest lab in the world and was so gentle with her the entire time. He lived for another 3 years...sweet Bill Bailey.❤❤❤

@gwenosborne1589 Ай бұрын

🙏 and Love of her doggie 💔

@lp4265 Ай бұрын

I am so heartbroken for David and his family. You are all are in my thoughts and prayers. A friend told me once, after I lost someone very special..” someday the pain you feel from your loss will slowly fade and will be replaced by beautiful memories “

@user-uc7ki5ng4g Ай бұрын

I met Miranda in La with her freind and roommate Natalie . She was a very special ! I am so very sorry for your loss !

@naliniganguly649 29 күн бұрын

Miranda has left a piece of herself for her parents. Ringo is absolutely perfect in every way but especially so because he keeps them so busy with his high maintenance and antics. God bless the Frum family and may he give them the strength to handle their loss.

@u.s.family9279 Ай бұрын

Thank you for teaching U.S. how to deal w/problems & Overwhelming Grief.

@Happy_Bnzo_Puppy Ай бұрын

One of the few fathers that really cares about their daughters/children and then they lose them so early. 😥 Mine didn't give af.

@kevinwilkes1963 Ай бұрын

I’m so sorry for you!

@user-tf9yy5uq9p Ай бұрын

@Happy_Bnzo_Puppy There are countless fathers that love and care for their children, and grandchildren. Your bitterness from your personal experience is clouding your judgement.

@lits3212 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this. It really helps to put in perspective the daughter parent relationship. This helps so much- to see these parents perspective of their daughter´s life.

@Sparkl4860 Ай бұрын

David, Our hearts reach out to your entire family. I am so so very sorry.

@user-wj4yk8ly1d Ай бұрын

He Is so sure in himself , allmost arroguant

@lmc2375 Ай бұрын

That's the greatest act you can do for a passed on loved one - take in their pet, don't drop them off at a shelter. Thank you! ❤🐕🙏💫🌱💥🌎

@melissat.9415 Ай бұрын

Great interview. Thank you to this interviewer who was compassionate and allowed the real humanity of this story to shine. And thank you to such a brave father for sharing this story.

@zolaallen8760 Ай бұрын

Heart breaking, thanks for sharing your stories and prayers and blessings to you and your family! I’m in awe with your strength 🙏🏼

@leahartlee29 22 күн бұрын

David and family (including Ringo), I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this very difficult time.

@mm5478 Ай бұрын

What amazing bravery, strength and love. His pain radiates from the screen but so does the love he still feels for his little girl.

@franciscodiaz8564 Ай бұрын

Aww she is adorable 🤩🥰.

@wendyrimmer57 Ай бұрын

Condolences to all your family

@lizgander9172 Ай бұрын

I loved LOVED loved this article. It took me 5 tries to get a free trial subscription to The Atlantic, but after reading the first two paragraphs I had to keep trying. It was worth it. I love Ringo too now. So glad to see him in the video.

@mytwocentscounts Ай бұрын

Deepest condolences 🙏

@chicagomike Ай бұрын

It’s horrible. His mother Barbara was a lovely person in Canada.

@user-wj4yk8ly1d Ай бұрын

Ontario ?

@chicagomike Ай бұрын

@@user-wj4yk8ly1d yes think so. She was Barbara she had a radio show called as it happens. She never discussed politics, or she show any political opinions. It was an extremely good not only about things going on in Canada, but also things going on in the world. It was from the CBC. I used to listen to it on short wave radio before the Internet came along. It still might be today on either CBC radio or CBC TV but in this country, I don’t believe you can listen to it I am from USA. It’s sad that he’s face such sadness his mother Barbara Frum and his daughter. I listen to her when I was during my adolescence, because I absolutely loved the short wave radio. I don’t believe there are or is any more short wave radio I think it’s progressed to the Internet, but I could be wrong.

@user-wj4yk8ly1d Ай бұрын

@@chicagomike You say She Had a Show 🤔 like Oprah Winfrey for exemple or Woopie Goldberg , i assyume 🤔🙂👏👏👏🇺🇲

@user-wj4yk8ly1d Ай бұрын

@@chicagomike Woopie Goldberg , Also , acted in hollywood funny light movie "Sister s act" , in the earlly 1990 ' s , etc 🙂👏👏👏🇺🇲

@user-wj4yk8ly1d Ай бұрын

@@chicagomike Woopie Goldberg Also was starring in movies in relation to knighthood in England in the middle age , i watched on Russian sts chanel , oerviy razvlekatelnii many years ago .

@utraburrow7822 Ай бұрын

My deepest condolences to David & his entire family. No parent should have to go through such loss & sadness - certainly not the correct order. God bless all of you. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you.

@trinabaker3186 Ай бұрын

The best CNN interview I have seen in many years. Thank you.

@redbunnytail9528 Ай бұрын

Ringo a beautiful dog. He not interest being perfect. But he know he closer than most. Weakness for cheese and he sit in dad's lap. We get to see the saddest dog in the world, up close. I normally only see Bianna, on trip. I delay trip a week. I still see her. Great story.