Three years ago for my 75th birthday I bought Dolly. Roxie was ten and I said I always want my dogs to over-lap so I won’t ever be bereft. Let me just say that is a monumental task, not letting me be bereft, but Dolly is doing her best. Staying right here next to me.

It was was a good idea. Getting a dog is always a good idea. And their loving companionship and fun are so worth the heartbreak when they leave us behind as they always must.

An album of Roxie will follow when I can. For now, I’m taking comfort in this: