We all love our animals, as we should, but I have to admit I have a very special place in my heart for Red, he is my shadow, my companion, my friend. He goes everywhere I go, graciously and willingly. He has a sweet and generous and forgiving heart, he is the most loving creature. Tonight, as usual, we went to the Round House to eat Scott Carrino’s quite wonderful wood oven pizza, Red always comes, he and Scott are friends.

I looked over and saw Maria communing with Red, head to head, they were talking to each other, two great hearts and generous spirits come together.