So, good news. I saw a dog today.

Those of you who know me believe I am a cat person. I am.

I am also a dog person. I love dogs whether it is my mom's dog Mattie, or the Standard Poodles who do tricks for me outside of the laundromat, or the Irish Wolfhounds who walk campus each day, or our neighbor's three bouncy Boston Terriers who taunt our cats. I even adore the naughty little dachshund who runs away (and through our yard) at least once a week.

On those happy lucky days when I hang out with a dog or pet one on the sidewalk everything feels a little brighter. Have you hugged a dog today?