A Good, Good Day

As the end of his life draws near, my sweet dog, Ranger has good days and bad days. 

On this day, he enjoyed a series of long, leisurely naps, monitored the comings and goings of the family, and took two outings to ramble around the neighborhood. 

After midnight, he woke up hungry and wolfed down four beef sausages and half a package of deli sliced roast beef. Then he walked out to the backyard for a long drink of cool water, some patrolling around the bushes, and a bit of spirited barking at the full moon. 

Now he's stretched out across the couch, deep into his dreams. 

For my boy Ranger, this has been a good, good day.