I lost a friend this week.
Not my dog, but a regular, welcome visitor.
(Does anyone ever own a dog - or do they just choose to hang out with us?)
Here's some of what what I learned from him:
That a fire is interesting, not just for warmth.
That a stick is interesting.
Actually, most everything is interesting.
That joy is an attitude.
That friendship doesn't care what you look like.
....and is unconditional.
That walking in the rain is as good as walking in the sunshine. Just soggier for a while.
That stoicism is cool.
We could all benefit from being more Dog.
Rock on Sweep.
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