This morning, I got to the computer early; I had a lot of things to write about. The dogs were outside.

When they came in, they waited for their morning treat.

They came to stand outside the child gate that guards my study. All three dogs know not to bother me while I’m writing; they are always silent and still.

Zinnia got one of her dog toys to offer me, Even Bud sat patiently, and Fate peered carefully through the metal gate.

I turned around and saw the three of them and just laughed. I got up, went into the kitchen, and gave them their morning treats. They know what they are doing.