A man and his dog

Bill and Maggy

Since I posted about my new beagle cup a few days, today I  am posting  about the Beagle. Maggy is Bill's best friend. She is not really a lap dog so it takes some doing to get her to stay quiet  in a chair.  Every morning, Bill walks Maggy to Starbucks where  he gets a cup of  dark roast. Here's how it works. First, order on mobile app. Then stand in front of Starbuck's door on a spot marked "wait here". The barista opens the door and asks for the customer's name. Bill is a regular so this last step is skipped. The order is placed on a little table while you stay back. The door  shuts, and you are free to pick up your order. There is even a tip jar. Maggy gets offered a puppacino ,whatever  that is.  Bill always  refuses politely. Then they walk to the park where they sit at a picnic table. Bill drinks his coffee, reads, or calls a family member. Maggy just sits patiently and barks selectively at passing dogs.  A little neighborhood girl, age three, who often goes to the park at the same time as Bill has become quite fond of Maggy. In fact, Bill lets her take the leash. She walks Maggy nearby.  For her, this is a BIG DEAL. She's got that look. Maggy is amazingly good with her. She resists giving back the leash.  I hope someday she will have a dog of her own to walk and love. It just seems right.