My dog crawled into bed for pets while I was reading this - mostly because he’s a greedy nuisance, but maybe he also knew, a little, that I was reading about another special dog and felt the way her eddy rippled into our lives through your words. Hearts for Etta!
Oh, wow. I LOVE that story. Of course he did. Dogs know. And my favorite part is that our dogs are simultaneously greedy nuisances and loving, life-changing sages. And of course I have you to thank for the "dispatch" prompt. It helped me find my way into this wild, unwieldy obit. It got way off track word-count-wise for Slips, Slips. But I have some other dispatch-y essays that I'm whittling down and will be sending your way this week. And yes, as you said, your project "feels more important than ever." Amen. Those projects are the life rafts and the saving graces. Here's to "weird little projects" that make all the difference.
This was so beautiful.
Thank you, Cat! And thank you for playing such an important part in the story of Etta!
All my love. Etta was your first child :(
Hi Jenn! Thank you so much for subscribing and thanks for all the love! And yes she was! And you know fully. Nobody knows dogs like you. :)
I really enjoyed this essay. Is that allowed? Love to you
Hi Jo! YES! It is totally, absolutely allowed. So glad you enjoyed it. There is so much joy in it. Thanks for all the love. :)
My dog crawled into bed for pets while I was reading this - mostly because he’s a greedy nuisance, but maybe he also knew, a little, that I was reading about another special dog and felt the way her eddy rippled into our lives through your words. Hearts for Etta!
Oh, wow. I LOVE that story. Of course he did. Dogs know. And my favorite part is that our dogs are simultaneously greedy nuisances and loving, life-changing sages. And of course I have you to thank for the "dispatch" prompt. It helped me find my way into this wild, unwieldy obit. It got way off track word-count-wise for Slips, Slips. But I have some other dispatch-y essays that I'm whittling down and will be sending your way this week. And yes, as you said, your project "feels more important than ever." Amen. Those projects are the life rafts and the saving graces. Here's to "weird little projects" that make all the difference.