My observations as well
Sarah is a much better writer than I am (on many levels, not just as a blogger) and nails the feelings I and others are experiencing right now. I said ny soul was calm and cold, here is her take on it.
At this point the dog doesn’t care. The dog knows its duty. Its reconciled to what must happen.
Yup, this Scots-Irish cur is tense, but calm, straining the haunches for launch if needed, ready to go back to the doghouse if its a false alarm; either, or, situation to be seen.
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