(KNUE-FM) I was out for a walk, which is not unusual for me. Earbuds in, mind wandering. But something tugged at my awareness. That feeling you get when you’re not alone.
When I turned around, I saw her.
A beautiful dog, ambling up behind me like she had somewhere to be. One brown eye, one blue. A little road-weary, a little thirsty. But calm. Sweet. And thank goodness she was wearing tags.
Country Roads Aren’t Always Kind
I live a little outside of town, where the houses are more spread out. There’s a lot of open land, some pasture, and plenty of hot pavement between homes. When I saw her, my first instinct was concern. Out in the heat of the day? It wasn’t safe…