Usually, Zinnia is the only dog with me when I write. Bud or Fate is often outside or out walking in the woods. Lately, Bud has been sitting outside of my office gate. And I’ve been letting him come in and be with us when we are working.

Bud is no trouble, but he loves Zinnia’s big and furry bed, and Zinnia, being gracious, lies down close to me. Zinnia sleeps with her head on my shoe, something I appreciate in the winter.

But you have to melt with you look at Bud, he knows how to curl up and sink into a dog bed. He deserves his happy life.