I haven't written much about my animal companions who are so important in my life. They offer sustaining love and companionship. I literally don't think I could live without them. Yesterday I was having a rough day. I went on a hike with my three precious pups and took out some of my grumpiness on them. They dodged my meanness, cowered at my yelling, and then, in a split second with tongue lolling and eyes bright, took in the beauty all around us. And after I took a deep