Yesterday I had planned to walk (ride around in a wagon) for breast cancer in New Haven. I didn’t know that Guiness the dog was going, too.
First I tried to make friends with Guiness. I sat in the car and let him sniff me. Then I got out of the car, leaned over and gave him a pat on his head.
I showed him how to swing on the trees. Guiness thought I was just showing off.
After I jumped off the tree, I sat near him on the ground.
Guiness did not like this. Not one bit. He howled and howled and howled. I tried to tell him I was nice. Very nice. Guiness only howled louder. So I climbed back into the tree. The leaves are so pretty now. 
When it was decided that we didn’t have enough wagons and Guiness was still objecting to my going to New Haven, I called for a ride home.
Before I got in the truck with Betsy’s husband, John, Maria and Kiddo posed for a photo. I promised to go to the playground with them soon. At least, before the snow arrives, though Betsy is hoping it won’t snow this year.
While everyone was walking to raise awareness for cancer, I got some work done on my novel, and then I tried out a new recipe for banana dog biscuits. Merlin, the dog in our house, gave them one sniff and walked away. Not even the cats would lick them.
When I get the recipe right, I will send a box of biscuits to Guiness with a note. One day, I hope we can learn to be good friends.
