This day I didn’t hide from the dog. My alarm had already gone off, so I knew she would soon tell me she needed to go out. I lay snug under the covers, checking out the weather before getting up to walk. Despite not wearing hearing aids, I heard Kacey’s paws on the carpet. Still, she didn’t jump on the bed with me. Only when I turned over to put the phone on the bedside table did she leap up beside me. We had a snuggle time, and then we headed outside.

The photo was taken on my way to the stop sign. The sun was shining on the nearest small mountain, making it stand out. The contrast is not nearly as sharp as my eyes can see, which I suppose should please me. A better camera might win the contest. Today I won!