Summer and I were both anxious to get our photo of the sunset and get back inside before we froze. She is feeling icky from her lepto shot. She doesn't want to move around more than necessary. She says she isn't so sure that she needs every shot known to dog but I reminded her that we have her vaccinated because we love her to pieces and we believe we are doing what is best. I also mentioned that she might remember that there were treats involved. It wasn't all bad. Tomorrow she will be right as rain. I'm pretty sure. While we were talking she wanted to hear how the protest went. I told her that I am sad to say that we have turned a corner in my mind. I will keep showing up because I feel like it is now or never. I also told her that it makes me sad to feel like I need to wear running shoes in case I need to run. I shouldn't have to consider the possibility of running from hateful people. At least the sunset was lovely.

I took some photos of Summer before her trip to the vet. I love how the early morning light brings out the caramel color of her coat. She is a cutie. #Summer #DogsOfMastodon

Summer spent the morning waiting in line for her lepto vaccine. I thought she was caught up but the vet said no. When it was finally her turn they ran outside to give the shot. This was not the adventure she had in mind when she got in the car. She is definitely not feeling perky. I think she will spend the rest of the day hanging around home. While Summer and her pal are watching a movie I will head to town to join the protest at the courthouse. Good morning Mastodon. #Summer #DogsOfMastodon

And so the sun set on our twentieth anniversary. Our lobster dinner was perfect. We worked on it together as sort of our gift to each other. One after dinner slow dance later we are ready to tackle another year. It is hard to express my gratitude to whoever or whatever decides our destiny. I know finding a life partner who shares my likes, dislikes and convictions isn't a given but especially in today's world it is a blessing to find all of those things in one old dude. Looking forward to year twenty one and next year's dinner and dance.

Summer isn't shy about making herself at home. My phone rang with my daughter asking for some immediate advice. I had been walking on my treadmill. Normally I wouldn't hop on the bed with my shoes on but I did so we could chat. Summer hops up and backs her butt up under my leg and falls asleep. Now I can't move or I will wake her up. My daughter just wanted me to to help her decide to replace her broken and unsafe furnace with a heat pump. Now we just need to figure out how to pay for it. Maybe a quick nap before our fancy lobster dinner that I still need to cook wouldn't be a bad thing. Maybe rest up before celebrating. #Summer