who paid a visit to the back porch during social distancing.
Why did you come over, Brinkley?
You are sad and I came to help. I am not sick with that virus, but I may have a few ticks. I don’t think they’re going to bother me though, because I have lots of fur. I am having fun in this neighborhood. Why are you sad?
Lots of things. The present and the future. But it is a beautiful day, I see.
Yes, it is. Why are you sad? Chase a ball.
I can’t run and my energy is low right now.
That is sad. You’re right. Will you ever chase a ball again?
I hope so.
I do too. Your feet seem to work well enough. You walked over to me. What are you afraid of?
At the moment, everything.
Huh, that is sad. Well, I’m going now. You don’t need to be sad, you know. Everything’s ok, even when it’s not. That’s the secret we dogs know. We know it even when we’re sad.
I hope to have a dog someday.
Then you will. You would be a good dog person, but you’re going to have to run and throw a ball.
Deal. Can you see the future, Brinkley?
No, but I can see it’s a beautiful day.
Yes it is. Thanks, Brinkley.
