Ghost Dog


“Live in sunshine. swim in the sea. drink the wild air.”

– Emerson

June 12th 2023

Monday morning… I am kind of elated. Ruthie, my daughter Emy’s Jack Russell just left last night after staying with us for three weeks. We packed her up with my son Wyatt for her ride back home…doggie car seat, dog food, shredded carrots, treats, water…check check check. My husband and I felt a bit of glee and relief as we drove away. Ruthie and I flew up together to our home in Maine from Philadelphia. The trepidation I felt on flying with her and bringing her up here for 3 weeks was actual. Now as I wake up sensing she is burrowed at the bottom of my feet, sweet Ruthie…”oh, wait, is she?” As Thom brings up my morning tea to me, we both sense it… there’s a ghost dog in this house.


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