Some dogs and people – Fate, my granddaughter Robin – have the rascal in their eyes. I think I see it in five week old Leroy, who will be coming to live with us in a few weeks. I went to the Mansion with Red today and the Mansion staff is excited about Leroy, one of the said “this is great, we are getting Red and a puppy!” And a cat also, looks like (more about that later.)

I think Leroy looks like a man of the world here, cool and poised and ready to meet his destiny. I was going to take him out on a little spin around town today, but I remembered he is only five weeks old, best to wait a wait or two. The day after he arrives, he will be at the Mansion, beginning his therapy training.

It think he has some pirate in his eyes. I am eager to bring him my first small dog – Maria’s first small dog also – and see what he can teach me about dogs and life. I believe every dog makes me a better human, and there is still a long way to go. Let’s see what Leroy has to offer, how he will train me.