Fate is wicked smart. Normally, she spends the day out in Maria’s studio, going out to sit and watch the sheep. It was awfully hot today. The door to my study was closed, so Fate went around through the living room and into the front hallway and nosed open the side door, which I absolutely never use.

She figured out just where the door was and what it led to and popped up next to me looking for something to chew, which she received. Then she went over to my newly cleared up wall, under the posterboard for Lou Jacobs, my favorite clown and took a nap in my air-conditioned room.

It was the first time she has ever slept in that room during the day, and she was most welcome. That spot has been favored by other dogs, including Frieda, Lenore and Gus. She looked good there. Red sleeps right alongside of me.

It’s going to be hot tomorrow as well, I’ll see if she returns.