Amtrak’s westbound California Zephyr marches away from the great plains out of Leyden Colorado, as my wife Katie waves and our two dogs watch intently on July 12, 2009. Kevin, our 18-1/2-year-old black Miniature Pinscher, died this morning, December 21, 2022. We adopted him in 2007, and he had a good life, but I already deeply miss my little buddy.
This has been a bit of a rough year for our “herd.” Riley the Beagle passed away on January 14, and my horse, Hoss, died on March 24. Life is short, fleeting and fragile. Hug someone (or something) you love today when you get a chance.
