I’ve lived in several places on the US east coast all my life—-except for the year I went to grad school in Toronto, where I first heard of Boxing Day. I haven’t heard of it happening here ever. The big shopping holiday is Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. But really, there are sales year-round here.
I suspect John was thinking it was good that Michael was home, instead of trying to figure out how to take care of it while at school, where he doesn’t know a dentist or oral surgeon, and also missing classes.
I don’t even dare try to train my dog for booties. She can be “reactive” - if she gets scared, she bites. She’s especially sensitive about her legs and feet.
My experience too. The latest one is curled up on the bed with me right now.